Two weeks ago, I shared a post with you about how to study for finals in the most effective way possible, but I realized that there’s so much more to share from my fellow college bloggers. If you’ve been following my blogging journey, then you know I actually had to take a break from blogging so that I could focus on my grades in pharmacy school. My second year in the program was super rough and it had really gotten me unmotivated to do anything but study all day. Thankfully, I was able to read some of these amazing blogger’s posts that lifted my spirits and kept my head above water during the semester.
Since it really made a difference for me, I figured I’d round up the very best posts that I found on studying, time management, and stress relievers that you can use to help you get through finals week.
The “Complete” Guide to Preparing for Finals:
The Best Apps for Studying: In this day and age with technology being so advanced, it’s only right that we use our smart phones to help us in college too. Samantha created a great list of apps that’ll improve your productivity and your study skills, perfect timing for final exams.
How to Study Effectively & Nail Your Final Exams: Obviously studying for finals week is super important and this guide helps you best prepare for the big day (or days if you’re oh so lucky).
How to Manage Your Time in College: If you’re going to be studying for multiple exams at the same time, then it’s super important to manage your time appropriately and effectively. Read this post by Natalie to get some great tips on time management.
A College’s Girl Guide to a Rocking Study Sesh: I love reading this guide because Gabby explains everything that you need to bring with you to have a great studying session. Take a look at this if you’re having a hard time focusing while trying to study.
The Perfect Intensive Study Routine to Ace Any Class: Here Madison lays out of all her study tips and schedule that’ll have you making straight A’s. I love reading this because it sparks some inspiration for different ways to study.
5 Steps to Dissect Reading Assignments and Understanding Them: I know a lot of majors have reading assignments or essays that are due around finals week so Charlotte created this awesome guide about how to understand your reading assignments and doing amazing on them.
10 Ways to Boost Productivity in College: With so many assignments or deadlines coming up, you’ll have to use your time more wisely than before. Domonique has some great tips on ways to boost your productivity, which is perfect for finals week.
How to Take Notes You’ll Actually Use: It might be a little late to start some of these tips that Sarah mentioned, but definitely save this post for later so you can start the next semester on the right track. Note taking is definitely a must-have skill if you want to do well in college!
7 Ways to Practice Self Care During Finals Week: We all know finals are a super stressful time of the semester, but you don’t want to lack on self-care and listening to what your body needs. These post outlines some great simple ways to take care of yourself.
10 Ways to Relieve Stress over Exams: Your mental well-being is ultimately the most important part about college so you’ll want to make sure you take care of yourself first. Rebecca created this amazing list of some fun ways to relieve stress, which is perfect to do during finals week.
The Night Before an Exam: Do’s & Don’t’s: I’ve mentioned this before on the blog, but the things that you do the night for an exam can really have an effect on your test scores. Read this post to get an idea of some great strategys to do before an exam and things to avoid.
Don’t forget:
Even though finals are truly a terrible creation, they are a necessary evil that every college student has to go through. Regardless of the grade that you may receive on a final or paper, your grades do not define you or your successes. It’s just a number! It’s just something that you have to do, and you’ll move on from it just like any other day.
If you are feeling stressed or overwhelm, take a break and do something that really fuels your soul and makes you happy. It can be whatever you want as long as it relaxes you, such as going for a hike or eating your favorite ice cream while watching Netflix. Just do something because at the end of the day, your mental health is more important a letter in the gradebook.
As always, good luck on your final exams! Go kill’em!
You may also like: How to Study Effectively & Nail Your Final Exams, 10 Things Nobody Tells You About College, and 9 Skills Every College Student Should Master Before Graduation
