Hello fellow Oles!
Midterms are fast approaching, and, as we all know, those pesky tests, papers and projects can make anyone go crazy. On top of that, midterm time is one of overeating, under-sleeping and virtually no time to exercise. In light of this, here are some tips to keep you mentally, emotionally and physically fit for top midterm performance.
Take Breaks:
We’ve all heard this one, but it’s easy to forget to take breaks while studying. You get going and before you know it, an hour’s gone, and you’re brain-dead. In order to avoid complete mental malfunction, take breaks between every half an hour of studying. My favorite types of breaks are active ones – doing a few sets of stairs or going for a quick walk clears the brain and decreases the jitters for when you have to return to your studies.
Study with Friends:
Studying with friends is not an excuse to be chatty; focused group studying improves both knowledge retention and keeps you from becoming insane from hours alone in the library. Try studying for an exam with a friend in the same class. Even sitting with friends while you all study different subjects can decrease those stir-crazy feelings you get from being alone for too long.
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Listen to Music:
Listening to the right type of music helps you retain information and varies your study habits. I suggest the Piano Guys or Film Scores radio stations on Pandora. Music adds variety to that long study day.
Do Other Things:
It doesn’t have to be like this
Don’t feel like you have to study from dawn to dusk every day this whole week. Take time to exercise, talk to friends and relax. Your studying will be more productive, and you’ll be a happier, healthier and more successful student.
We’ll all get through midterms one way or another, so you might as well try to make these weeks as pleasant as possible. Hopefully these tips help you maintain mental, emotional and physical fitness during a super stressful time. Stay fit, Oles!
cover, take breaks, study with friends, listen to music, do other things