Finals: Crunch Time

By Anna Lapp on December 5, 2012

Finals are stressful, but they’re usually manageable. However, with Ohio State’s switch to semesters, I can’t help but notice the difference in the workload. As an English major, finals usually consist of writing several long papers, and an exam or two for general education requirements. However, on semesters, the work seems to increase. Not only do I have those several papers, but I have several exams as well. The manageable system has gone down the drain and all hope seems to be lost. But don’t worry, there are a few ways to make these stressful weeks a little less chaotic.

 

Time management is key—make a study plan, and follow through with it. Dedicate time to different subjects, to breaks (in order to keep your brain from melting to goo), and to meals and exercise. Keeping up with your health is vital to doing well on your exams. So don’t fall privy to lounging around during all of your free time, and make sure you’re keeping hydrated and healthy. It’s also important to maintain a regular sleep schedule so your body is alert and ready for the big day.

 

Take advantage of breaks to spend time with friends. Watch a goofy movie, run around campus, or just laugh boisterously at lunch. Exams can be stressful, but sharing the experience with your buddies can take the weight off of them. You can gossip about how much you despise chemistry, or how funky the music videos at campus food stations are. Taking time to laugh a little; relieving your stress will monumentally help you stay positive.

 

Taking the time to reinforce the importance of your friends and health will ultimately benefit you during exam time. Remember that among the other 40,000 or so students at this school, you are not alone. Exams can be a crazy time, but you aren’t going through them alone. So struggle through these testing times, and before you know it, you’ll be able to relax on break!

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