Are you a college student approaching college finals for the first time?  Are you a high school student trying to get everything you need to done before the holiday break?  You’re not alone.  While the middle of December is an exciting time of the year, it can also mean added stress to finish strong, and possibly make up for a lack of studying that may have happened thus far (hopefully not!).

So how do you properly prepare for those end of semester finals and tests?  This article from Huffington Post outlines some great suggestions.

Here are some of the study tips listed: 

• Join or start a study group.  Having to teach concepts to each other will reinforce the items you know and help you discover which ones you need to spend more time reviewing.
• Try to get some physical activity at least 20 minutes every day.  It will help clear your head and has been linked to increased ability to remember things.
• Take short 5-10 minute study breaks at least once every hour.  That small amount of time will help you stay focused while you study.
• Mix up your study spots.  It may be helpful to switch locations, especially since where you are studying is most likely not the same spot you will take your test or final.

Try not to stress over finals; they will be over before you know it.  If this is your first round of finals, you will most likely develop studying and testing strategies that will help you in subsequent semesters.

Do you have any study tips that have worked well for you?  We’d love to hear them!

Best of luck with finals,
Val