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Go Jackets!
Getting Ready for Finals
Congratulations! You're almost through your first semester.
Here are some tips for making it through the next few weeks.
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et in a study group - Studying with others allows you to get more done
by sharing skills and resources. Plus it gives you energy, camaraderie,
fellowship and fun.
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rganize your notes - Information is easier to recall when its organized. Go back through the notes you've taken, start highlighting whats important, and think about how you want to structure your study time to start preparing for finals.
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oin an organization - Getting involved on campus will make Tech feel more like your new home away from home, and it will give you a break from your rigorous academic schedule. Involvement ranges from part-time work to volunteering, from social to honor organizations. Not only will you meet people, but you'll also develop social and leadership skills that will last a lifetime. Check out www.cyberbuzz.gatech.edu
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sk someone for help - If you feel yourself getting overwhelmed with schoolwork, trying to prioritize your time, or just being away from home, talk to someone. Peer Leaders, freshman partners, tutors, team leaders and Tech administrators and faculty are here to ensure your success.
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ramming(need we say more) - It's one of Tech's biggest traditions, but we still don't recommend it. Be forewarned that the more courses you have to cram for, the less effective cramming will be. Start studying NOW so you won't have to cram for final exams (See Cramming).
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eep on moving - A good time-management tip is to ask yourself, "Can I do one more thing?". At the end of almost every day, you usually have enough energy to do one more small task. If you get in the habit of doing one more thing, it will add up, and the overall increase in your productivity will surprise you.
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asy does it - When you get frustrated with an assignment or fall behind in your homework, ask yourself how you feel about it. Are you being too hard on yourself? Perfection is not always attainable. If you can complete a job with 95 percent perfection in two hours or 100 percent perfection in four hours, ask yourself whether the additional 5-percent improvement is worth doubling the amount of time you spend.
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alk to your professors and TAs - Visit them during their office hours (and not only before test time). Knowing your instructors and asking them good questions will distinguish you from others. They may even clue you in on things to pay attention to when studying. If nothing else, its makes the course seem more personal and interesting.
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tep back and relax - We know its hard sometimes but you need to make sure you are taking care of yourself. You won't perform at optimum level when your body is tired, hungry or weak. So do what you can to get enough sleep, drink enough water, eat right, exercise, and spend quality time with friends.
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