How to get through exams

How to get through exams

If you are a first year student exams at University might be a big adjustment. There is a big difference between writing exams at school and writing exams at University. Not only is the quantity of study work a lot more but the difficulty will also increase. If you do not come prepared for your exam you will most definitely not pass it. Profgrad would like to address some of the DO’s and DONT’s.

DONT’s - What not to do

• Do not leave all the study work for the last minute. This is a mistake a lot of students make. Even if you do think you will be able to get all the work in your head in a certain amount of time, stress might get the better of you.
• Do not think it would be a good idea to turn studying into a drinking game. One of the side effects of drinking is memory loss. How can you expect to pass an exam if you can’t even remember your own name, besides after the first few drinks you will not be interested in studying anyway.
• Never trust friends during exam times. They might tell you they will help you study if you go drinking with them, but this won’t be the case. As soon as you get home, the hideous task of studying will be left in your hands and your friends would have forgotten about the promises made. Not to mention the time lost as a result.

DO’s – What you should do

• When you have small tests during the semester, it is important to study for them as this will help you a lot when exams start. All these tests are relevant and you will know some of the work before exams start.
• Make sure you have the correct course content and that you do not have outdated study material.
• Always follow your study guide as this is very important. Universities give you study guides for a reason.

How do you prepare for the big exams?