MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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STUDYING
Sunshine and exercise can help study habits
STELLA LIANG
editor@kansan.com
There are a variety of ways to prepare for finals and some ways work well for certain people. Here are a few tips that have worked for other students. They include studying early, setting a schedule and making time for living life.
Brock Ternes, a graduate student from Emporia, recommended starting to study early.
"April is a very underrated month," Ternes said. "Try to focus on the semester's final projects in April so May is not so intense. Of course, that advice is coming too late, isn't it? Try reviewing the material as early as possible. The sooner you start working with the final project, the more time you will have to give yourself exposure to the demands of the class."
It can also help to have a plan, according to Alysse Ong, a sophomore from Malaysia.
"Start early and set a study schedule," Ong said.
Rithvik Mongoli, a freshman from Overland Park, said a study plan can also include activities other than just hitting the books.
"Start studying for your most difficult subject first and plan out your next two weeks carefully." Mongoli said. "Allot yourself time for hanging out with friends in this
plan, so that things don't just pop up and be reasonable with the content you want to review each day."
George Lee, a sophomore from Overland Park, said it can be unhealthy to do nothing but study all day.
"Pulling all-nighters is a bad idea in the long run and if you are in the dorms, check out a conference room or go to the library." Lee said.
Others agreed that is important to take a break and not neglect other duties.
"Do eat, sleep and shower," said Anrenee Reasor, a freshman from Thayer. "Don't stay in your room 24/7."
Ternes said that exercising had been a good way for him to recharge for another round of studying.
"I also recommend taking breaks and giving yourself enough time to sleep and exercise," he said. "If you hit a wall in the library, go to the gym or run a few miles to clear your head. Try looking at the material with fresh eyes and see if that helps you stay focused."
Finally, one tip uses humor to serve as a reminder that preparing for finals is not just a one week event.
"If you didn't listen all semester, your best bet is a time machine," Wade said.
- Edited by Ian Cummings
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