A guide for studying
0Written By Robert Rundle
It’s that time of the year, finals week at the University of Pikeville! From pulling all-nighters in the dorm to studying with friends in the Allara library, students know all too well the struggle and stress of finals week. For every hour of credit, 1-2 hours outside of class should be devoted to homework. This also includes studying for a test, or in this case finals. This is the week all college students dread, not just UPIKE students. Countless numbers of hours are put in to get the grades a student desires. “I studied for nine hours Friday and about two hours Saturday for finals,” Jill Bohnert, sophomore, said. Some students have their own tricks for studying, but other students tend to struggle with studying. Students get stressed and worry about how their final exams will hurt their grade. Fear no more! Here are three tips on how to study for your final exams! 1. Don’t over-study. Over-studying is not only bad for your grades, but it’s also bad for your health. No one should ever “binge study” for one final. Space it out and take breaks every now and then to not stress yourself out. It’ll help you in the long run. 2. Study in groups. Everyone has the same purpose as you, to get good grades on their finals. Take advantage of the library and the study rooms and get four or five people together and ask questions. Also, venting to other students about your stress levels will make you feel better because they’re on the same boat you are. 3. Ask your professors for help. Don’t be afraid to go up to your professors and ask for help. They are there to help you, not hurt you. They know the material better than anyone else because they’re the ones that make the final.