-Start if you haven't yet. People usually give up thinking they wouldn't be able to finish the whole thing in four months but at this point, even one page matters. And to do that, you need to start somewhere. Maybe the hardest subject. Maybe the easiest one. That's really up to you but the point is getting things started. I promise it'll be easier after that but let this be a sign to tell you to please please please start doing something bout that exam that's only 18 weeks away and pretty much defines where you'll do your degree. -Have a plan. Without it, things will get disorganized and we wouldn't want that to happen. So know what you'll be doing for the next four months, and what exactly you'll be studying or revising today. Have a few backup days cause you never know what could come up. -What to study. As much as I wish the UEEs were mostly about the stuff on the textbooks, that's not all. I think what they try to do is test the students' ability to build up more info from the stuff already there because the questions are not direct and actually question your intellect. I'm not saying that to scare anyone but it'll take effort. So prepare for what's coming, DO EXAM BOOK QUESTIONS please, with emphasis on the last 5 years. Not last minute. Work on them starting from now! -Don't stress. The trick here would be being able to balance being busy and not feeling overwhelmed with the work at hand. Remember you're your priority, and school only exists when you do. Take care of yourself. Take constant breaks. Watch sunrise, shower with music playing, and have family/friends time. All three worked for me. And the more you believe in yourself, the more you'll do on that exam. (More on this as the exam date gets closer). -Sleep. I know there's too much stuff to study and all but we human beings need sleep for our bodies to function. 8 hours is the average amount but 5-6 hours would be good on a busy day. Any less would make you unproductive and fatigued on the next day. Plus, studying while half awake isn't as effective as it seems. -Stop procrastinating. The date isn't getting any further and the more you put away the work, the more you add up to the later stress.
Dec 25, 2021