This finals season, The SEEK Program at City Tech has complied a list of finals tips so that you can feel confident and ace your final exams, projects, essays, and more!
Get Good Sleep
Making sure you get enough sleep is crucial to academic success, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. “[…]there is ample evidence to indicate that the lack of adequate nighttime sleep can lead to disturbances in brain function, which, in turn, can lead to poor academic performance[…]”.
Avoid Procrastination
While it may seem that you work better under pressure, that though process can lead to procrastination, and in turn, many other negative side effects as explained by Psychology Today. By avoiding procrastination you can lower your stress, get more done, create higher quality work, and more!
Make an appointment for SEEK tutoring or academic coaching
There have been multiple studies on the impact of tutoring and academic coaching of academic success. Academic services can also help with information retention, study skills, and assignment comprehension. Schedule a tutoring or academic coaching session by visiting the SEEK Center for Learning (Namm Hall, Room N406) or by texting “SUPPORT” to 929-242-7244
Try New Study Spaces
Did you know that moving to a new study spot can help you retain information better? It’s true! The New York Times discusses this idea in an article about how traditional study styles may not be as helpful as we think. So move around! Try new places!
Eat Balanced Meals
20% of our daily calories are used as fuel for our brains according to the World Food Program USA, while more challenging work can burn even more! Eating healthy, balanced meals encourages good body function, including our brains, which can improve your academic skills.
Mix Study Methods
Mixing up your study methods/materials while you study can help! This process, called interleaving, has been shown to be more affective than blocked practice, where you study one topic at a time. Interleaving can lead to better long-term retention and improved ability to transfer learned knowledge, according to the University of Arizona.
Practice Self-Care
Practicing self-care can limit stress, improve mental health, and increase productivity, not just during finals. Self-care can manifest in many ways, such as: yoga, listening to music, breathing exercises, taking a bath, and more! Choose whatever form(s) works best for you and practice it as much as you need! Finals can be stressful, so it is important that you listen to your body and brain and take care of yourself.