So today is a day I cram for finals. I have two of them tomorrow. However, one of them is a film based on, which means we watch a film their and then write the critique. Not a whole lot I can do to study for that, in all honesty, with the exception of looking over the requirements for the paper. So that's pretty much done now.
The other one is my Creativity final, which involves a lot of history. This is the one that I've devoted today to. I think I've set up the way I'll manage this. The studying is conveniently on a flashcard website that uses keywords and such with definitions and it'll even set up quizzes with them. Nice nice, that's what I can use. The important thing to manage is breaks. Without breaks, I'll crash, burn, and die in explicit agony. With too many breaks, I'll get no work done, go to my final tomorrow and crash, burn, then die in explicit agony. I've developed the two kind of breaks that one should take. There's the:
EYE BREAK: This one is most important for keeping headaches and such away. Eye breaks can be taken every 30-60 minutes, but should last no longer than 10 minutes. An eye break is what it sounds like, a break for your eyes. On an eye break, you CANNOT use your computer, cell phone, notebook, or anything else (that includes listening to music). Use it to get a snack, lay down for a bit, use the bathroom, go for a quick jog. Something that will keep you relaxed and able to focus, but not to break up the rhythm of studying. The break for that is the:
GRACE BREAK: Grace breaks can only be taken every two hours. They can, however, last from 30-50 minutes. Also, you can do anything during a grace break, be it on your computer or not... EXCEPT STUDY. If your on a Grace break, then seriously, live life a little! Play a video game, watch a quick show or maybe grab a small nap. Just do something that is fun and will have you feel fresh and new and ready to dive back into the final with some renewed energy.
I recommend this system of breaks for anyone running their mind through the wood-chipper that is finals.
The other one is my Creativity final, which involves a lot of history. This is the one that I've devoted today to. I think I've set up the way I'll manage this. The studying is conveniently on a flashcard website that uses keywords and such with definitions and it'll even set up quizzes with them. Nice nice, that's what I can use. The important thing to manage is breaks. Without breaks, I'll crash, burn, and die in explicit agony. With too many breaks, I'll get no work done, go to my final tomorrow and crash, burn, then die in explicit agony. I've developed the two kind of breaks that one should take. There's the:
EYE BREAK: This one is most important for keeping headaches and such away. Eye breaks can be taken every 30-60 minutes, but should last no longer than 10 minutes. An eye break is what it sounds like, a break for your eyes. On an eye break, you CANNOT use your computer, cell phone, notebook, or anything else (that includes listening to music). Use it to get a snack, lay down for a bit, use the bathroom, go for a quick jog. Something that will keep you relaxed and able to focus, but not to break up the rhythm of studying. The break for that is the:
GRACE BREAK: Grace breaks can only be taken every two hours. They can, however, last from 30-50 minutes. Also, you can do anything during a grace break, be it on your computer or not... EXCEPT STUDY. If your on a Grace break, then seriously, live life a little! Play a video game, watch a quick show or maybe grab a small nap. Just do something that is fun and will have you feel fresh and new and ready to dive back into the final with some renewed energy.
I recommend this system of breaks for anyone running their mind through the wood-chipper that is finals.
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