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How to Survive Midterms
Itâs that time againâŠmidterms! I know no one is ever excited about all the projects and exams coming up, but going in with a clear mindset can help you make the best of what is to come. Whether this is your first college midterm season or last, you can never be too prepared.
Stay healthy
This might just be something that is common at my university but by the time midterms come around, everyone is super sick. It might just be the weather or how stressed everyone is, but it feels like you canât take an exam without 10 people sneezing and sniffling every 15 seconds. There is nothing worse than trying to take a challenging exam when all you want to do is go back to bed because you donât feel good. Make sure you are doing all the precautions like washing your hands, eating healthy, getting enough sleep, …
In the Middle of the Semester
While you may have finally settled in to the swing of fall semester, youâre about to be shook with midterm exams. Take some advice from the cast of The Middle to help you prepare.
First off, donât let midterms catch you by surprise and cause you to fail. Keep track of all the deadlines for exams and assignments. Itâs best to schedule these important dates in your calendar or planner.
Once youâve scheduled all of your deadlines, avoid procrastination. Create a workplan to help you break large projects into smaller, more manageable chunks. If youâre writing an essay, donât forget to add at least a day for proofreading and revision. Nothing is worse than submitting a paper last minute, only to realize you forgot typos.
Do your best to eliminate distractions. There are helpful apps and web browser extensions like StayFocused, Time Out and Cold …