December is here

It’s better to work out practice problems and go through derivations yourself rather than just passively re-reading lengthy book chapters or notes. This way you’ll be forced to remember problem-solving techniques and incorporate knowledge built throughout the semester.

Your study environment is just as important as your study techniques. Make yourself comfortable (but not too comfortable that you’ll fall asleep!), grab snacks, put on music (or dont if it distracts you), study with friends, or by yourself — find out what works best for you!

For every 25 minutes of studying, take a 5 minute break! Reward yourself with some well deserved rest and relaxation in between study sessions. Your brain will retain information more efficiently and you’ll be able to remember concepts better! There are websites that can help you keep time!

This one may sound obvious, but check the course syllabus/schedule or ask the professor what content will be on the exam, and what resources you’ll be able to use (i.e. equation sheets, open/closed notes, open/cosed book) so you know where to focus your efforts.

Don’t wait until the last minute to start studying. Reading days exist to give you time to prepare, so if possible, try to use them and spread out your study sessions so you don’t get burnt out.

Make sure you go to bed early on the night before the exam. A good night’s rest and a big breakfast will help prepare your brain for an exam much better than cramming into the wee hours of the morning.