Learn how to survive exam season without losing it! 📚

Exam season is here! 

Do you feel overwhelmed, sick to your stomach, and even sleepless? Do you wonder how you'll make it through exam season?

Managing stress begins on the first day of the semester. The right preparation and resources will help you survive your exams without losing it!

• If you receive a study guide from your professor, review it as soon as you get it. You can make your own if there isn't one available.

• Recall from memory important points from each class within 24 hours — write, draw, or say them out loud.

• Use your notes and materials to check your accuracy and focus on what you missed from memory.

• Find a study buddy or join/start a study group. Reviewing with classmates will help you see new perspectives and remember the material better.

• Check your syllabus or ask professors if you have an actual exam, and note the date when it becomes available.

• For any final papers, presentations, and projects, note their due dates and prepare an assignment schedule for the semester.

• Set a study review schedule and find a quiet place to study.

• Keep procrastination at bay! Remember to write papers and finish projects early so you'll have enough time to study for exams.

• You won't learn much from cramming, so waiting until the last minute to begin studying will mean poor exam scores.

• Check exam times since they may be different than regular class times.

• Keep a regular sleep schedule.

• Maintain a healthy diet and stay hydrated.

• Practice self-care like yoga, meditation, exercise, or journaling.

• Celebrate small victories like consistent studying by giving yourself a treat.

• Avoid late-night cramming! Start studying earlier so you'll be well-rested.

• Beware of junk food, and stay away from caffeine, drugs, or alcohol to cope with stress.

• If your schedule feels impossible, take breaks more often.

• If you feel lost, ask for help right away. Your instructors and professors want you to succeed, so feel free to visit them during office hours.

• Advocate for yourself! Ask specific questions to understand what’s expected of you.

• Take advantage of exam season campus programming! Seek help from a school counselor or tutoring center.

• Look for academic or mental health help from your school’s resources.

• Call a friend or family member if you need to talk.