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When exams loom, worry and anxiety may not be far behind. We’ve put together some useful tips on how to cope and get through them with as little stress as possible.
• Sensible preparation should help to offset those nerves and help you to achieve the best possible results.
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Stressed About Exams?
• Try to get at least 7-8 hours sleep each night during your revision programme. Any less may make concentration much more difficult
• Morning exercise will aid a regular sleep pattern, set you up for a day of study and will increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.
• It has been estimated that the average attention span is no more than 45-50 minutes, so give yourself breaks of 10-15 minutes after this. As successfully enrolled students at the University of Bedfordshire you will already have many study and revision skills. Cast your mind back to previous exams, and reuse those techniques that have been best for you.
• It is well worth finding out about and attending any revision sessions organised by your course tutors, and many departments will be able to tell you where to get old exam scripts and may have past papers available from the office. There are as many styles of revision and you may decide on a multimedia approach, on group learning or trying mock exams…do whatever suits your learning needs best
• Looming exams should be kept in perspective, so ensure that your physical and mental health will not be adversely affected. Taking some of the above steps are helpful ways of coping with stress, while avoiding the temptation to escape through drink, drugs or over work as these will increase anxiety and impair academic performance.
• For anybody who does feel unable to cope, come in to the Students’ Union where extra help is available.
If you feel that talking your worries through will help, please contact us so that we can put you in touch with a counsellor or just come and offload with one of us!
From the Welfare and Advice Service Team
