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The end of the semester is creeping closer, and everyone knows what that means – finals are approaching! Whether you're a freshman looking for tips on how to have a strong finish to your first academic year or a senior searching for the motivation to get through your last round of finals, here are a few strategies to help you study, manage stress, and succeed on all your tests!

1. Make a Study PlanÌý

A great way to manage your time is to enter finals with a predetermined study plan! Look at yourÌýschedule ahead of time and plan out the best days and times to reserve for studying. Make sureÌýto give yourself ample time to get enough studying in, so that even if you skimp out on certainÌýdays, you’ll still have plenty of time to prepare. Most importantly – stick to your study plan! DoÌýwhatever to hold yourself accountable – set multiple notifications and alarms to remind you to study, motivate yourself with small daily rewards if you follow your plan, and make sure that youÌýset achievable goals so you don’t overwhelm yourself. You’ll thank yourself if you take a smallÌýamount of time every day to study rather than cramming the nights before!Ìý

2. Limit Your Screen-timeÌý


Don’t give your phone the opportunity to distract you! Get ahead of the issue by implementingÌýtime limits for certain apps, turning off notifications for your apps, and by putting your phone in aÌýseparate location when you’re dedicating time to study! Your phone itself is a great tool toÌýremind you to stay off of it! Utilize the features that will encourage you to take time away from it,Ìýlike setting reminders when to turn off your phone, implementing screen-time limitations, andÌýusing ‘Do Not Disturb’ modes.Ìý

3. Utilize ResourcesÌý

Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Make study plans with classmates to hold you accountable,Ìýengage with any tutoring services your campus offers, visit your professors’ office hours to clearÌýup any concepts you’re struggling with, and make use of those study guides! There are a ton ofÌýpeople on campus that want to help set you up for success, so don’t be afraid to reach out toÌýmake sure that you will come to your finals prepared! There are also a ton of super helpful studyÌýresources offered on ÃÛÌÒapp+ that you can check out and incorporate into your plan!Ìý

4. Practice Self-CareÌý

Last but not least, make sure not to compromise your mental well-being for your classes! ThereÌýare a ton of different techniques to manage stress, so make sure to incorporate the ways thatÌýwork best for you into your study plan – whether that be doing yoga every morning, adding extraÌýproducts into your night-time skincare routine, enjoying a hot cup of tea on a study break, orÌýpracticing breathing techniques. Your mind is your greatest asset during testing, so make sureÌý
to take care of it!Ìý

Overall, make sure that you’re planning ahead going into finals and that you encourage yourselfÌýto start preparing early. This will drastically reduce your stress levels and help you earn greatÌýgrades on all your tests. But, if you do find yourself falling behind on your study plans, reachingÌýout for help through tutors or attending office hours is always a great idea. The most importantÌýthing to remember when heading into finals is that one grade on a test doesn’t define you, soÌýjust take a deep breath and try your best!

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