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Be Organized
- Create a to-do list and study schedule for your courses. Rearrange and cross items off as they are completed.
- Clear your study space of clutter and any items that may distract you.
Study Regularly
- Giving yourself enough time to comfortably study a little bit each day can greatly reduce your stress levels.
- Rewrite your notes in your own words and then connect it to what you know.
Take Breaks
- Mental fatigue is real and can be counterproductive for long term retention.
- Find your study time limit and reward yourself with a break to keep your mind fresh.
- Go for a walk outside or grab a snack.
Find Your Volume
- Determine the level of sound you can tolerate while studying.
- Some students prefer absolute silence, others like the white noise of a TV show/movie, and some students need headphones to play their favorite music.
- For quiet study, use the upper floors of CUE Library.
- For group study, use the main floor or basement level of CUE library.
Eat Some Brain Food & Stay Hydrated
- While the stress of finals may have you reaching for junk food and caffeine remember to have healthy meals and snacks and to drink plenty of water.
- Keeping hydrated will help keep your brain alert and give you the energy you need to study.
- The over consumption of processed foods and caffeine can leave you feeling exhausted and burnt out.
