Tips for successfully getting through finals

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The CSE advising team has a few tips to help you stay on top of your game during finals.

Be well

Pace yourself and keep those stress levels in check with exercise, good diet, healthy sleep habits, and break times between studying. The University of Minnesota has many wellness resources you can use including:

CSEWell: Personalized wellness assessments, short term assistance, referrals to resources, and action plan development for CSE students
Single Session Conversations and Let's Talk Consultations: Free, informal conversations with a counselor, to help students navigate stressors and explore next steps to accessing care.
Boynton Health Services: Comprehensive health care services, counseling, and education for the University community
Boynton Mental Health & Counseling: Psychiatry services, group therapy, individual therapy, and counseling services.
Effective U: Online tutorials for personal and academic well-being including managing stress
Paws (Pet Away Worry and Stress): Destress by interacting with animals on campus
Mindful Mondays: Free drop-in mindfulness sessions held on Zoom.

Be prepared

Make sure you have the location details and times of your exams correct. This is where planners and calendars come in handy! Be sure you have all supplies you might need (pencils, calculators, additional paper, study sheets, etc.) in order. The schedule for common finals can be found on One Stop's Final Exam Times page.

Be strategic

Practice good time management, and be honest with yourself about your study habits. Check out some of the self-help resources from Effective U. Topics include exam-taking skills and other strategies for academic success. You can also review their Final Exam Prep module. Attend Exam Jam events that can help you prepare and study for finals!

Questions?

CSE Advising is here to assist you with additional questions or concerns! Contact your advisor through email or visit drop-ins or just in time advising Check out our End of the Semester Frequently Asked Questions Blog Post for other helpful information.