Midterms

Over the last few weeks on campus students have been taking their midterms. Although, not all classes require students to take tests for their midterm, for example you might have to do a presentation for a class instead. For the classes in which you do take a test it is essential to be prepared for your own success.

To survive the dreaded midterms it is best to know your own learning style and what techniques work best for you personally. For example, I like to make a ton of flashcards for almost all of my classes. In addition, I work better when I can discus the learning material, or when I can teach someone else what I have learned. Also, make sure you have NO distractions around while you are trying to study, since distractions are an easy way to procrastinate. It is also nice to have water/coffee/tea/food… etc. around to keep yourself boosted.

Overall, your first semester in college is a trial and error time to discover what study methods work best for you. If you do not do well on a test do not worry! Just try again until you know how you work when it comes to studying and test taking. It defiantly took me a semester before I settled into my own personal routine.

Good luck and don’t get discouraged,

Lindsay