How To wake Up from Your Academic Slumber
Exam is now upon us!
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The exams are finally upon us. Its no news anymore that exams begin next month. Now, here lies the problem. Most of us are not prepared for the examination at all. We are not feeling that exam vibe and the morale to read is not there anymore. You want to re-adjust to the exam vibe after resumption but you don't know how to go about it. Don't fret, here are a few tips for reading and focusing on your exams again.
1. STAY POSITIVE: Believe in yourself and your ability to succeed. Positive self-talk and visualization can help you stay motivated and focused. Visualization is thinking of what your end goal is, and imagining all the nice things that comes with achieving your academic goal. Or better still, you can just visualize having a 1.0 GP in your exams. The fear of LIDC will definitely bring you back to that exam mood.
2. Create a study schedule: Make a plan for when you will study and what you will study each day. This will help you stay on track and ensure that you cover all the material you need to before the exam.
3. Find a quiet, comfortable place to study: Eliminate as many distractions as possible and create a comfortable study environment. This will help you focus better and retain more information.
4. Use active reading techniques: Engage with the material actively by underlining or highlighting important information, taking notes, and summarizing what you read in your own words. This will help you retain the information better.
5. Break up your study sessions: Don't try to cram everything into one long study session. Instead, break up your study time into shorter, more focused sessions. Take breaks in between to rest your mind and give yourself time to recharge.
6. Practice self-care: Take care of yourself physically and mentally during the exam period. Make sure you get enough sleep, eat nutritious food, and exercise regularly. This will help you stay focused and alert. Avoid night classes if it is not your thing and also, avoid SAPA. Come with enough food and money to school. You can't be reading with an empty stomach and expect it to sink in.
7. Practice past questions: Take practice tests to help you get a sense of what the actual exam will be like. This will help you build your confidence and identify areas where you need more study.
Remember, everyone has their own unique way of studying and preparing for exams, so it's important to find what works best for you.
Good luck with your exams!
📝: Oluwemimo Precious, Editor, LASU Life Newsletter
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