<p>Procrastination has always been one of my biggest problems, and despite how less I procrastinate now than before in high school, it still lurks me until exam day.</p>
<p>Does anyone always find themselves borderline cramming right before the exam(s)? I usually study 1-2 week(s) prior to an exam, but I keep telling myself I MUST know everything, so I go on a rampage trying to review all the material. I guess it never hurts because I will be over-prepared, but it gets sooooooo stressful sometime. I mean, here I am at 3 AM, at Dunkin' Donuts, studying for two exams today. I went to bed at 9 pm, but I woke up at 2 because I dreamed about the exams!!</p>
<p>It's finals week for me; I'm sure it is for many people on here. I wish all of you luck. Just study the material, try and get a clear grasp on the concepts and you honestly should be good to go.</p>
<p>Music. Music is my lifeline during finals week. I try to associate different facts, etc. with song lyrics, so I can just listen to the song in my head and remember them. It’s psycho, but it works for me:)</p>
<p>I always cram. Always. When I have bio tests on Fridays, I don’t start studying (outside of homework and quizzes) until Tuesday or Wednesday. Ive always done it and it works. It bugs me when I hear people telling other how they should study because it is different for everyone.</p>
<p>I just had an ochem exam and that class is brutal. I can’t study last minute for that class and I don’t but…ugh. I literally had a dream about it for two nights in a row. </p>
<p>Anyway, I study better with “distractions”. Libraries are usually too quiet so I need music or something on Netflix going in the background. The noise helps me focus.</p>
<p>I hate those stressed out dreams! It’s like you can’t get away from what you have been thinking about all day and night. You have to remember that you need to sleep as well as study. Seriously, if you study like mad and then only get a few hours of sleep, you are going to have a hard time on the test.</p>
<p>Give yourself some parameters that will help you to have some relax time during all the studying. The fact that you start to study 2 weeks ahead should make it easier for you. At some point you will find your own best method of studying, but until then you need to try some different things.</p>
<p>Taking breaks is important. If you sit for too long, your body will start to think it should go into sleep mode and you will lose some concentration. Give yourself small goals, such as study to this or that point in the info and then take a quick break.</p>
<p>Taking a walk is a great way to clear your head. It doesn’t mean you need to jog for an hour but if you take just 10 minutes every so often to walk around in the fresh air, you will feel better and your mind will be more clear.</p>
<p>I’m honestly still recovering from my high school studying habits. I do get stressed over tests, but even though I cram and do alot of last minute studying, I usually tend to get a good grade. But it’s always like an 87-89% that keeps me JUST from the grade I want and then I kick myself over not studying more. But, I guess it’s just discipline and hopefully I’ll eventually study for my finals with a vengeance this time around. lol</p>
<p>I’ve done a much better job of overcoming my horrible high school work ethic, but the procrastination still bites me. I just feel that, if I’m reading a biology chapter or doing chemistry problems a week in advance, there’s no sense of urgency to get it done right away, so I either do it haphazardly or I just leave it for later. However, I’ve done a much better job of actually studying straight for a long period of time instead of sporadically, which is why I’ve been performing better this semester. </p>
<p>But yeah, study hard, take breaks, and you should be fine.</p>
<p>I’ve found that cramming works well for me right before exams. On the tests that I really crammed last minute for, I’ve gotten an A. The thing is, it’s not good for long term retention. After a while I barely remember anything that I studied.</p>
<p>No matter what your style of studying, exam time is a stressful period when your normal eating, sleeping, and socialization patterns are likely to be disrupted. Try to treat your body well by taking time to eat balanced meals and by carving out some time for exercise, even if it’s just a brisk walk to the library or coffee shop. Your brain needs fuel, so be sure to eat something balanced before your test—carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Don’t rely on quick, easy carbs. B vitamins are helpful during stressful times, as is vitamin D-3, and taking a quality multi-vitamin is a good idea if you aren’t already doing so. Also, try to get out in the sun for a while each day. It helps your body manufacture vitamin D and promotes a sense of well-being. Stay in contact with family and friends, but don’t get distracted by social media.
Mom has spoken.</p>
<p>haha same… I always cram but it depends on the exams though.</p>
<p>If it’s a simple math, or school subject, meh, I stay up until 2 to imprint the stuff on my mind. I do it so much that i’m use to it, and I don’t feel stressed at all from it.</p>
<p>But studying for the AP english exam and the SAT’s is a whole other story. o_0 I suggest, DON’T CRAM for AP tests or like SAT’s. The really important exams like these, I don’t procrastinate.</p>
<p>I don’t even try in finals .-. . I usually just study right before the night, lol. I love finals week, b/c there isn’t any new lessons, and there’s less homework load.</p>
<p>I can’t breath out of my right nostril, but I’m doonnnee!!</p>
<p>oh my goodness. I stayed up three nights in a row, with naps in between. That was the most epic week I’ve had so far. Now I’m going on road trip b*tches! Shalom</p>