{"id":8637,"date":"2019-10-22T10:24:19","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T08:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/?p=8637"},"modified":"2021-04-29T09:25:21","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T07:25:21","slug":"14-tips-on-how-to-manage-exam-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/en\/14-tips-on-how-to-manage-exam-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"14 tips on how to manage exam stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"A<\/p>\n

After a whole term of lectures, practical training sessions, seminars, tutorials and many hours of trying to understand, summarize, memorize, and revise the material from your courses, it\u2019s time to face up to the exam period.<\/p>\n

Are you totally ready to give your all and succeed?<\/p>\n

To help you on the way, the SOU<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(the University Guidance Service) has some advice to offer you for this important stage of your degree.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

THE DAYS BEFOREHAND<\/p>\n

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  1. Revise by going over all the material.<\/li>\n
  2. Make sure you get some proper sleep the night before the exam: if you feel rested and fresh rather than sleepy, you\u2019ll probably perform better, as your concentration and memory will be in good shape.<\/li>\n
  3. Draw up a list of everything you need for the exam: your ID card, a pencil, a rubber, a pen (take two just in case) and any other specific items required.<\/li>\n
  4. Check exactly where and when the exam will take place \u2013 there may have been a late change.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"A<\/p>\n

    BEFORE YOU GO IN<\/p>\n

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    1. Have a proper breakfast. For more advice on eating, see this post.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Arrive in good time: feeling calm and relaxed is important and setting out early will help you deal easily with any unexpected delays.<\/li>\n
    3. Avoid unnecessary stress: no last-minute revising or talking about what or isn\u2019t on the exam just before you go in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"The<\/p>\n

      DURING THE EXAM<\/p>\n

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      1. Think positively: \u201cI can do this\u201d, \u201cthis has gone well for me before, so it will now\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m ready for this exam\u201d.<\/li>\n
      2. Don\u2019t think: \u201cI\u2019m never going to pass this\u201d, \u201cI can\u2019t do this\u201d, or \u201cthis degree is too much for me\u201d. Negative emotions can make your mind go blank and prevent you from remembering what you\u2019ve studied.<\/li>\n
      3. If your mind does go blank or you feel nervous, close your eyes for a few seconds and take a few deep breaths. This will calm your nerves.<\/li>\n
      4. Read each question carefully and, then, when you\u2019re sure of your answer, write it down.<\/li>\n
      5. Pay careful attention to the instructions given at the start of the exam.<\/li>\n
      6. Take care with how much time you\u2019re spending on each question and don\u2019t waste precious minutes.<\/li>\n
      7. If there\u2019s time, go over your answers again before you give your answer sheet in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        For more advice, watch this brief ninety-second video from lecturer Rosa Garc\u00eda.<\/p>\n