Finals are stressful! Everyone knows that. You have one last test to determine what grade you get for an entire semester’s worth of work.

What if the majority of the questions are from the one chapter you did not review? What if your pen runs out of ink and you can’t find another? What if you wake up sick and can’t go to the exam? What if? What if? What if?

Okay, chill out. Yes, finals are stressful and studying for them is probably one of the worst things about being a college student. But you do not have to completely freak out over them.

Here are some tips to help you keep your stress under control and make this stressful time of the year as good as it can be:

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Argh. It’s finals time. It’s supposed to be the happiest time of the year with the holidays almost here, but if you are in school, this is also one of the most stressful times of the year.

So far, I’ve pulled two all-nighters and drank more cups of coffee than should be humanly possible, all in the name of studying for those darn tests! If you’re in the same boat as me, it might seem quite easy to sink into a finals depression, where dropping out and living under a bridge sounds better than looking at your notes one more time. If that’s where you are, then try to take comfort in the three nice things about this week so that you can stay sane during finals.

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Midterms are finally over but now it’s time to start studying for finals. Already.

It seems like all I’ve done this week is pour over my notes from the first two-thirds of the semester, trying to jog my memory about the English Reformation from the Catholic Church in the 1530s or mass media law and the Supreme Court.

But right now, my brain is fried, so I decided to get online and visit my favorite procrastination websites. Of course, my favorite website to avoid my studies is EduInReview.com, but when it comes time for a desperate study break, I turn to the following websites for some much needed procrastination.

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This time of year is one that induces stress in both high school and college students alike. Exams are around the corner, with that comes the late nights and loss of social life. I am here to give you some advice from my college experience. Recharge your batteries. 

Something can be said about the benefits of studying 72 hours in five days, but when does it become too much? Studying is an important part of getting good grades, but what use is working your brain to the nub when you are too tired to recall the information you have learned. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether its college or high school finals, IB Testing, AP Testing, or any other testing that is held during the tail end of school, the beginning of May signifies a long month for me and a number of other students. For me specifically, its IB testing.

IB testing encompasses the entire month of May with tests starting next Monday, the fourth, and lasting through May 22. Of course, just my luck, I have tests on the opening day all through May until the 22nd. I will be taking Psychology HL, Physics HL, English HL, Calculus SL, and Spanish SL. Throw in the AP Calculus test and I’m sure you can see I have quite the busy month ahead of me! Read the rest of this entry »

While college students may get the next week off, or a little longer, high school students will more than likely only get off starting Wednesday. Although this may not seem like a very long break, five days can actually seem like quite a long time once it rolls around!

Not only is this break meant to give time for students to spend time with family, it is also meant to serve as a time before finals to relax and enjoy themselves for a few days. I know for my friends and myself, this break couldn’t have come at a better time. With the way things are going and school work piling higher and higher with each passing day, it’ll be nice to have a long weekend to relax but also complete college applications.

During the break would be a great time for seniors to start finalizing applications. Especially the applications due December 1. I have a few applications due and thankfully I have those applications done, but I want to have all my other applications done by the time Christmas break rolls around so that time can be used for total relaxation!

So take advantage of fall break! Whether its catching up on lost sleep or college applications or school work, use your time however you want and enjoy the long weekend!