Here Come Finals/Projects!

Hello!

I don’t know about you, but my finals have already started creeping up on me. For some reason this semester I’ve had the most projects I’ve ever had. Literally in every class I have a project due (I’m taking 7 and I have 5 projects due). On top of projects, we also have final exams, just thinking about it makes my head want to explode. If you should know anything about me is that I’m not a procrastinator, and start everything in advance. I just cannot stand pushing things from week to week, it messes with my brain and starts giving me anxiety, and the only thing I can think of is what I haven’t done yet. Below are tips and tricks on how I survive finals:

Write Study Guides! I’m someone who’s very visual, I always need to write down all my assignments and what is due when. Once I’ve written down everything, I tape the piece of paper in front of my desk so that everyday I see what is due, and don’t fall behind. There’s also so satisfying about checking  off work. I just love seeing how my assignments diminish day by day:)

Start Early! I like starting early with my projects, because I like to show them to my teachers and ask them about my progress and what I can do better. It also shows the teacher that you are committed and want to do good in the class. The worst thing for me is finishing a project and it not being what the teacher wanted.

Be in Charge! If I had to choose between individual and group projects, I would always work individually. I don’t like being dependent on others, which makes me really frustrated when group members don’t work on the project. If you feel that way to start being in charge! I was always afraid of being in charge, because I didn’t want to make mistakes or be judged, but trust me every group needs a leader! And why not let it be you, who are the most invested. If you show your enthusiasm, it will encourage the group to follow (anyways that’s how it went in my group) and the teacher sees it.

Don’t study at home! I don’t know if I’m the only one, but I cannot study at home or in my room. I need to go out or study at school. There’s something about being at home, that makes me lazy. Where I’m the most proactive is when I go to a coffee shop (with wifi), order a coffee and work till I drop (lol). There’s something about being in a different environment that keeps me focused.

Study in the morning! No one can study all day without having a headache. I found out that I’m the most productive in the morning/afternoon, so that’s why I always wake up early on the weekends, go to the coffee shop, study until about 3-4pm and after 4pm, is when I dedicate that time to catch up on my netflix shows etc. If you’re someone that works best in the evening, just reverse the routine, and have your break in the morning and study in the afternoon/evening.

Good luck with finals!

xoxo

Zorya