Please do not leave it until the last minute. While some students seem to thrive at the last minute, it is widely accepted that (for most of us) this is not the best way to handle exams. To help manage your time management, set a timeline for your study. Write down how many tests you have and when you have to plan. Then plan your study accordingly. You may want to give some tests more time for study than others, so find a balance that you feel comfortable with.
We spoke to Dr. Clinton Moore, a senior consultant with five years of experience at the University of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and Dr. Bronwyn James, head of the Learning Center with more than 20 years of experience in the field of language and learning. These services provide students with workshops, resources, and other tools to help them succeed in uni.
1. Plan, but don't overdo it:
Despite the temptation for students to focus on 100 percent of the lesson, we always urge you to continue with the basic routine of three healthy meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), eight hours of sleep, and a two-hour break. This little care makes the wonders of transforming your subject into long-term memory. “- Dr. Clinton Moore.
“Most of us are not very good at 'crowding' at the last minute - so plan your study schedule that includes weeks before the exam. Time management is an individual as each one has different needs: paid work, family responsibilities, etc. Give yourself as much time as possible to review comfortably and get ready for the exam period, and let your family and friends know that this is what you are doing. ”
2. Manage expectations:
“In our view, the common cause of expected stress. While we know everyone is here to do well, we encourage students to take a flexible approach to their work. This is very important because research shows that students who want to make more mistakes actually do worse than students who have the courage to lower their expectations. After all, flexible students have more power. ”
3. Enter 'location':
“First, try to read when you are most alert and do not fall asleep. When you are ready, lift yourself in a cozy place, with as much light, and as few distractions as possible, and turn off your mobile phone. It is a good idea to set a specific target for each lesson. For example, one student who worked with me recently at the Learning Center said that they had found success in using visual techniques such as dialogue or tree drawings to help understand and remember the connections between pieces of information or between concepts and examples. ”
4. Know what to do if things start to get out of hand:
“In situations like these, the most important thing a student can do is quit. Sometimes getting out of shape for a moment can do wonders. After that, it is time to get some support. Whether they are friends, family, or mental health professionals like those in CAPS, they must reach out to someone rather than living with the problem itself. ”
5. Don't overthink!:
Feeling stressed and anxious is quite common at this stage in the semester, but it is important to maintain a certain balance and develop skills to do your best.
"This isn't the first test you've ever done - and you've done well enough in those previous tests to make it a union - so go with a good attitude, read the instructions carefully, keep breathing, and start writing!"
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