Six Useful Tips for Surviving the University Exam Season

Revise too much and you’ll find yourself burning out. Socialize too much and you’ll find yourself cramming at the last minute and getting unnecessarily stressed. Give yourself something to look forward to and you’ll find yourself feeling far more motivated to get the work done. 

It can be really tempting to reach for foods that are convenient when you’re short for time, but you’ll soon find yourself feeling lethargic and unmotivated if you exist solely on a diet of cereals, pot noodles, and takeaways during your exams. Instead, plan ahead and buy in foods that are known for their slow release energy, such as wholegrains and fresh vegetables.

You’re no good to anyone, least of all yourself, if you’re exhausted. Revising late into the night might seem like the only way you can get through your hefty to-do list, but you’ll find yourself feeling hazy and unfocused the next day. Stick to a regular schedule and switch off your lights at a reasonable time at night.

Stress can do funny things to people but it’s important to not focus on what other people are doing as you approach your final exams. What works for your friend may not work for you. Stick to your guns, follow the tips above, and remember, in a few weeks you’ll be able to get back to normal (and start planning for summer!).

Shannon Clark writes for Inspiring Interns, which specializes in sourcing candidates for internships and graduate jobs. You can find more of her writing at www.shannonlclark.com and www.sweetserendipityblog.co.uk.

Lead image: Bro. Jeffrey Pioquinto, SJ (Flickr)