Exam time is just around the corner, or maybe even started for some, so we enlisted the help of our “Teen Voice”, Ashley to give you some tips, advice and peace of mind for getting through exam time- there is light at the end of the tunnel and life beyond the pile of resources on your desk!!
The dreaded word that every student hates hearing: exams. They can be very stressful and overwhelming. I would know, I just finished my own VCE exams a couple of days ago and I’m the biggest stress-head out there. But I did make it out alive and soon enough…you will too. Just try and stay focused and remember to BREATHE!
B – Be organised
- Know what needs to be done and be aware of how much time you have left. Time is of the essence – don’t waste it!
- Make a checklist of everything you have to do. This will help if you don’t know where to start studying. Plus, when you get something done, enough the satisfaction of crossing that thing off your list. Admit it, it’s a good feeling.
- Get your notes sorted! It puts everything in the one place and makes everything easier when you study. Oh, and it makes you feel better for getting something done today!
R – Rest up
Tempting as it may be to cram the night before, it’s so much better to get a good night’s sleep. Your body and brain NEED sleep to function properly. You don’t want to be the kid falling asleep in the exam!
E – Eat healthy
Put the chocolate bar down! Stay away from any overly sugary foods in general! You don’t want to feel edgy or crashing during your exam! Go find some brain food. Be nice to your body and it will be nice to you.
A – Ask for help
Believe it or not, most teachers do want to help you achieve your best. They are usually more than willing to help you out. If approaching teachers doesn’t sound too appealing, ask your friends! They should be able help you out too (if they’ve been studying!)
T – Turn off any distractions
When you sit down to study, you don’t want your phone going off every 5 seconds because let’s face it – you won’t get anywhere. Turn your phone off, log out of Twitter and Facebook. Your friends will still be there when you get back! Plus, if you deactivate, you will feel so loved when you get all these “welcome back” and “I missed you” messages!
H – Have some time off
Don’t work too hard! Go by the 80/20 rule. 80% study and 20% break (and don’t be sneaky and study 20% and relax 80%!) You need enough time to relax so you don’t drown in the stress of exams.
E – Environment for work
Try and set up a good working environment that will help you actually sit down and focus. I found going to the library really helped me get in “the zone”. You need to be ready to sit down, focus and get some solid studying down.
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