Students eat healthy, exercise to stay focused during finals week
While some students spend finals week stressing about the grades they will receive, many stay focused with the help of healthy eating and exercise.
Academic Adviser Lynne L'Hommedieu said her best advice for students struggling to stay on task during final exam week is to keep healthy and get adequate rest.
Even just walking while studying is a great option, she said.
She also encourages students to reach out for help if they need it.
"If students are having trouble with math or writing, go get help at the centers," L'Hommedieu said. "By finals week, it's too late for tutoring. Students should realize going to their professors is their best bet."
She also said finding a study buddy is a great way to stay on track.
Farmington junior Grace Stevenson, who is a resident assistant in Wheeler, said everyone prepares for exams in a different way.
"We have two lounges in the Towers, but they're also located in every hall on campus," she said. "Each floor has a study room too, and depending on the rules of each floor, they can be quiet places to study."
Stevenson also said the 24-hour "quiet hours" in the residence halls is essential for effective studying.
"Personally, I keep my desk pretty cleared-off while studying for exams," she said. "I always keep low music on and write down what I need to learn. It keeps it engraved in my mind."
White Lake sophomore and future resident assistant Lauren Zaloga frequently uses the study room in Carey Hall to prepare for exams.
"It's quiet in there, so if I really need to get something done, that's where I'll go," Zaloga said.
She said studying in the dorms can be difficult whether it be because friends are closer, or because the noise makes studying difficult to focus on.
Stevenson also noted that furniture in the dorms is moved out before finals begin, so there is limited noise from students who are leaving campus early.
"My advice for students is to utilize the study rooms or go to the library," Zaloga said. "Even though it's a little more of a walk, you're likely to get more done in the library"
