Keep calm and study for your exams

Lots of exams are ahead of us in January and it is important to know how to study effectively. I often get stressed out before exams and think that I don’t have enough time or that I haven’t studied enough. For this reason I have looked up some tips on how to study effectively to help us get through this time of year together! ;)

·         You have to be in the right mindset is important in order to study smarter. Sometimes you are just not able to study cause your mind won’t focus. During such times you shouldn’t study at all because it won’t be very effective.  You have to think positively when you study and remind yourself of your skills and abilities.

·         It is also important to have a designated study place, where you are not distracted and that is quiet.

·         Write down study material in your own words to remember and understand them better. It is proven that if you look at your notes on the same day of the lecture again you will keep the material much better in your long term memory.  Flash cards are also useful and you can look at them at any time for example in the bus on the way to university.

·         Some people like to study in groups but you have to make sure that you work with people who are committed to studying so not to distract you from studying.

·         It is important to have a schedule to help keep organised and avoid stress in the end. Breaks and rewards in between studying are also crucial.

Good luck!