Finals are coming. Are you prepared? From April 28 through May 2, the students of Shepherd University will be scrambling to study for and pass all of their final exams. Here are a few tips to get you through the last week of the spring semester.
* When the snow falls and the white wind blows, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives.
Study with your friends. Having other people around going over the same material can really help you to remember. They may know how to do something better than you can or they will at least keep you company.
* Fear cuts deeper than failing.
Do not be afraid of your tests. Prepare and study and when you get your grade, know that you did all you could to pass.
* A student always pays his debts.
Make up for any quizzes, tests, assignments or labs that you missed before your final if your professor allows it. This will give you a better grade in the long run and may help you remember some older information.
* The night is dark and full of terrors.
If you are a crammer and stay awake all night studying, then you should get some healthy snacks to keep you energized. Nuts and dried fruit can fill you up and keep you awake without a sugar crash later. Hot or iced tea will provide some caffeine without making you jittery.
* Words are wind.
If you get stumped on a certain question during your exam, write something. Do not leave an answer blank. There is always a chance that you will write something your teacher will like and give you some points for.
* If you look back, you are lost.
Once your exam is over, forget about it. There is nothing else you can do to change your grade, so do not worry. Move on and enjoy the summer weather; let whatever grade may come, come. When you play the game of exams, you either win or you fail.
Start studying for your tests as soon as possible. You should be confident that you will do well and believe in your capabilities. And remember: there is only one God and his name is Failure. And there is only one thing we say to Failure: “Not today.”
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