Final exams are a scary prospect for many students, the culmination of the year you have invested in your education, plus anything with the word ‘final’ in it can strike fear. The key to making sure that you are ready for this, is to spend time getting prepared, and having a clear strategy as to how you will attack your studies. Much of your preparation is far simpler than you may realise, yet so many ignore the fundamentals of how to correctly prepare themselves.

Let’s take a look at some uni exam tips which can help get you through this challenging time.

Look After Yourself

It doesn’t matter how many hours you have studied for, if you are not taking care of yourself you’ll find that you cannot function at 100%. This means that you should be sleeping for between 7-8 hours each night, routinely, you should eat healthily and also drink plenty of water. You need to physically be at your best in order to reach peak mental levels.

No Romance

It doesn’t matter what anyone says, there is absolutely nothing romantic about cramming for two or three days before the exams. As any Melbourne uni student will tell you, there is more than enough time for you to study ahead of the exams, so get right to it. Procrastinating is easy to do of course, but try to remember that a slow start is all you need. During the first week you can do a couple of hours per day before ramping it up and putting in a bigger shift.

Regular Breaks

Most of us simply don’t have the concentration levels to sit at a desk for more than an hour and still retain the information which we are taking in. The smart option is to take regular short breaks, to stretch your legs or get a drink, and take your eyes away from the books. You have to be disciplined with your breaks of course, making sure that you get back to the desk once the break is over. This will help you to stay focused for long term studying.

Study Buddy

Studying alongside someone isn’t a great idea as you will always take information on board in different ways. You could study in the same room as someone else, however, focusing on your own work. Perfect for residential college students, this form of study will help you to stay disciplined and you can push each other during the course of the day. It is also nice to take breaks with someone and have a chat when the studying is done.

Routine

The most important way to prep for your exams is to treat this like a job, with a fixed routine. Sleep at the same time, get up at the same time, eat at the same time and study for the same amount of time and during the same hours each and every day. This may become a little monotonous but it is a great way for you to ensure that you are fully prepared when exam time comes around.

You only get one chance at this, so make sure that you take it very seriously.