7 Steps To Surviving Finals

With finals around the corner, students are starting to wondering what they can do to survive finals week

When asked how he studies for finals, first-year student; Taylor Plagmann said, “I cram...a lot.”

"One way I study for finals is by forming study groups. If six or so of us from the same class can meet together , then we can spend some quality time spent bouncing questions off each other, allowing for a fuller comprehension of the topic at hand, and for a fun time spent learning with friends," said first-year student, Candra Hahn.

Seven Steps to Surviving Finals:

1. Get Organized: Before you begin to study for you classes, you must get organized. Figure out what finals are when and then prioritize your time.

2. Study: The best way to pass your finals is to study for them. Use flashcards, review your notes and past tests, and get a friend to help you study.

3. Sleep: Studies have proven we need seven and a half to five hours of sleep every night in order to function at our highest.

4. Be Comfortable: When you are studying for your final, find a place that is quite and comfortable. Its not a good idea to study in a loud environment.

5. Take Breaks: Its a good idea to stop every once in awhile and take a break, watch a TV show or listen to music. Its not a good idea to spend hours “Binge Studying”.

6. Eat Breakfast: Studies have shown eating breakfast improves attention and short-term memory, and Students who eat breakfast do better on test than those who don’t.

7. Take Away Distractions: Turn the iPhone off, Power down your TV, pause the music. Take all your distractions away and focus on studying.

(7 Steps inspired by articles published on DoSomething.org & HuffingtonPost.com)

LBCC also offers students the opportunity to attend, the weekend before finals, a “Study Jam” sponsored by the SLC. At Study Jam students have a place to study, and the all the learning center resources are open and available to them. Snacks, drinks, and pizza are also provided.