{"id":768,"date":"2018-03-12T09:25:38","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T16:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/studentsuccess\/?p=768"},"modified":"2018-03-16T10:42:46","modified_gmt":"2018-03-16T17:42:46","slug":"useful-finals-week-study-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/studentsuccess\/2018\/03\/12\/useful-finals-week-study-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful Finals Week Study Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As you begin preparing for FINALS WEEK, here are some tips and tricks that will make your studying more effective.\u00a0Michelle Rennex<\/a>\u00a0BuzzFeed Staff, Australia has compiled a list of ways to best utilize your time while preparing for final exams. Good luck!<\/p>\n

Keep a big bottle or jug of water by your table.<\/h3>\n
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@study._.time<\/a> \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

If you only have a glass of water, you\u2019ll find yourself taking a heap of breaks to refill your glass. If you have the water with you, you\u2019ll be more focused.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Try turning your phone on airplane mode.<\/h3>\n

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Michelle Rennex \/ BuzzFeed<\/div>\n

As notifications pop up on your phone, you stop studying to read them. Eight hours later, you\u2019re deep into your Instagram feed with zero work done. So just pop it on airplane mode for a while to keep you distraction-free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Create a guide of what to study and when.<\/h3>\n
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@universitymotivation \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Planners are a good way to map out which subjects you should study and for how long. Planning it out helps you not feel too overwhelmed by everything you need to do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Stick important bits of information you need to remember in places that you look at often.<\/h3>\n
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@journeytomedschool \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Put up need-to-know information like formulas, dates, and legislation on walls that you find yourself looking at all the time. Stick the notes in places you frequent often, like your bedroom and bathroom, to force yourself to read them.<\/p>\n

Use different colored highlighters, but only to highlight the important things.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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@studysmart_ \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Different colors for different themes and ideas will help you remember things at first glance when you go to revise them. Also highlighting as little as possible means you\u2019re most likely to retain the most important information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Reward yourself after certain periods of studying.<\/h3>\n
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@catalinacaring \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Maybe it\u2019s a cube of chocolate after reading every three paragraphs, or perhaps an episode of your favorite show after two hours of studying. Either way, giving yourself something to work towards will make you more motivated to get there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Use Post-It notes to jot down information you\u2019re having a tough time remembering.<\/h3>\n
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@studyisa \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

If you write down the information and stick it somewhere you always see, you\u2019ll start consuming it more. The more you consume it, the more likely you\u2019ll be to remember it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Or place your concise study notes up on your desk wall at eye level.<\/h3>\n
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@medicineandchill \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Having your notes at eye level works because you end up looking at them when you don\u2019t even realize. You\u2019re more likely to retain information that you see every day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Schedule a solid block of sleep in your study plans.<\/h3>\n
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@slipsilkpillowcase \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

While the concept of an all-nighter may seem appealing, the more tired you are the worse your memory will be. Aim for a good eight hours to ensure that your body is well-rested and your mind is alert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where possible, try to handwrite your notes.<\/h3>\n
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@blossom_letters \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Handwriting your notes helps you remember what you\u2019re writing as you do them. If writing out chunks of text isn\u2019t your style, try writing out flash cards and using them to study.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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But if you are typing instead of writing out your notes, use the font Times New Roman<\/a>.<\/h3>\n
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@megaprintmakers \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Although Times New Roman is pretty close to Comic Sans on the levels of \u201cbad to look at fonts\u201d, it is one of the fastest fonts to read.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t listen to music you know and love.<\/h3>\n
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@selinersss \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

If you love a song, chances are you know all the lyrics and subconsciously you\u2019re thinking about the next lyric before it even plays. Try instrumental music, or songs you don\u2019t often listen to, to help clear your mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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And never feel guilty for taking a break.<\/h3>\n
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@bookloverbutslowreader \/ Via instagram.com<\/a><\/div>\n

You can\u2019t be switched on all the time. You need to give your brain a break and a little time to wind down. Don\u2019t overexert yourself!<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/michellerennex\/study-af?utm_term=.gvg6BXQpPd#.ppow41r2jY<\/a><\/em><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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