BASIC NUGGETS FOR A REWARDING LECTURE FREE WEEK

We have come to that period of the semester. EXAMINATION PERIOD!.
EXAM time  can be super stressful and sometimes no matter how hard you try to keep your cool, things get on top of you.
As a way of setting a golden precedence embedded with benchmarks of success. Make do with these tips on how to get it right this examination period.


1. GET A TIME-TABLE
Over time, this is a common rule but most students don't see the essential part of it.
If you have more than one exam to deal with...
Draw out a timetable with dates and time of each exam and how many topics need to be covered within the period of time.

2. CREATE AND ORGANISE YOUR READING SPACE.
It may be that before the exam period, you had no organised reading table/space.
•Get enough space to spread your textbook and notes out.
•More lights, comfortable chair, No phones, No laptop (make all necessary research before reading), No games, GET RID OF ALL DISTRACTIONS!.
•LISTEN TO BACKGROUND MUSIC; while this may not help some people, it helps a large number of students. It prepares them for distractions in the exam hall.

3. BE YOUR LECTURER!
Visual aids can be really helpful when revising for exams.
•Challenge yourself to write down you already know about a topic.
•Condence your revision notes into one page diagrams before the exam. This helps you to quickly recall during the exam.

4. PRACTICE PAST QUESTIONS!
It helps you get the format of the questions.
• Time yourself and make sure you spend the right amount of time on each section.

5. LECTURE OTHERS!
• Get a group of friends/classmates/younger ones.
• Explain answers to questions to them. It helps to clear your head.

6. GIVE YOURSELF BREAKS!.
This has been proved by scientists to help retention of knowledge.
• Create a study routine that works for you.
• Do not feel guilty being out enjoying the sunshine, instead of hunched over your textbooks.
• Remember, vitamin D is good for a healthy brain!

7. SPEND YOUR MONEY!.
As silly as this may sound, it is necessary. You need to give yourself treats during this exam period.
• Eat the right food at the right time.
• Little chocolates? Yes, but not much, remember 'sugar may seem appealing but your energy level will crash an hour later.

8. PLAN YOUR EXAM DAY!
This sums up all that has been said so far.
• Never be later to an exam. Work out how long it will take to get there, then add up some extra time.
• Go with friends/classmates. It has been discovered by scientist that the presence of intelligent friends around you in your exam environment boosts your self esteem.

SUCCESS!!!⚡⚡

From:
LSS PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.
Law Students' Society, OAU.