During exam season, it can be hard to stay motivated. If you're feeling a bit flat, here are some tips for elevating your next study session.
Exam revision was something I really struggled with due to its monotony. I had the techniques down pat, but getting myself to do them felt impossible. I overcame this by shifting my perspective and romanticising my study experience. If you’re struggling with the same thing, here are ways I elevated my study sessions to keep me engaged.
Throughout my degree, I have learnt that sometimes I need to change up where I study to stay engaged. The nice thing about your campus library is the variety of spaces. Little nooks, silent zones, booths, collaboration areas – you can change it up daily to suit your needs. If you don’t want to make the trip onto campus, then I recommend trying your local library. Getting out of your home to study can make an incredible difference.
Studying with other people is not only great for revising but also catching up with your mate/s. Having another person around when studying can increase motivation to work. A great way to do this is by booking a room in the library so you have your own private area of study. Just be cautious about distracting each other, but we all know it’s hard to resist a bit of chatter here and there ;]
Munching on a snack while revising for your exam is a great and simple way to boost focus and prevent mental fatigue. Not to mention the library will be offering free study snacks from 9 to 20 November. Whether it be a piece of fruit or a cookie, who can say no to a lil' study treat!
Not only is a walk an active way to take a break from studying, but it also helps with memory retention and gives your brain a chance to process the information you were just looking at. Bonus points if you followed tip number two, because now you get to go on a walk with a friend!
When exam pressure starts to build, library search can take some of the guesswork out of finding the resource you need. Search the library's collections of books and articles in one place, without jumping between databases. It's a simple way to save time, reduce search fatigue and keep your study session moving.
These tips won’t guarantee a HD, but they can help you stay engaged while studying. Good luck to everyone on their exams!
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With the busy exam period coming up, we're temporarily shortening laptop loan periods. Read on for all the details, as well other important reminders and updates.
During exam season, it can be hard to stay motivated. If you're feeling a bit flat, here are some tips for elevating your next study session.
A free snack station will be in your campus library from 9 to 20 November. Make time for a little treat during exam season!
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