Exam Tips To Keep You Going

           
                As exams commences on Monday 8th ,September 2014. We are wishing you a successful exam and its our prayer that you come out tops in your respective departments.  Its is good to study our books but sometimes as students, we tend to overdo things. Below are things to consider during this crucial period:

1. Pray

            Before any study session spend a few moments praying. Sometimes we think that God is only in the most spiritual parts of their lives, but God is in every aspect of your life. He wants you to succeed. Praying can bring you closer to God and make you feel a little stronger and relaxed going into the examination hall.

2. Lose the Excuses

It can be easy to put off studying until the last minute. The things going on around you can be tempting ways to procrastinate. Some Christians also find excuses to fail, because they just give up learning. Exams are overwhelming. They do test your limits, but you can learn. You need to keep your pace reasonable and learn what you can. If you feel truly overwhelmed, discuss it with your teachers, parents, friends, or leaders. Sometimes they can help.

3. Plan Ahead

You know that certain exams are coming up, so plan your study time wisely. At final exam time you will have a lot of papers within the span of a week, so you should have a plan of attack. Which areas will need more of your time? Which test comes first? Second? Which subjects need review? Your lecturers would have given you some guidance as to what will be on the exam, but you can also use your notes to guide you. Try and write down a study schedule so you know what you need to study and when you need to study it.

4. Find a Study Group

Whether you study with people in your fellowship or people at school, having a study group can be very supportive and helpful. Your study group can take turns quizzing each other. You can provide insight into certain topics for one another. Sometimes you can just laugh and pray together to blow off some steam when the pressure gets to be too much. Just be sure your study group is actually focused on studying.

5. Eat Well

Students are known for eating badly. They are drawn to junk foods like Fried foods and indomie. However, you may find that those foods are not very helpful to your study habits. High sugar foods may give you energy at first, but then it plummets pretty quickly. Try to eat healthy "brain foods" high in protein like nuts, fruit, and fish. If you really need a boost of energy, try a diet soda or sugar free energy drinks.

6. Get Your Rest

Sleep is one of the most important tools you have in studying for exams. You may feel stressed and like you don't know everything you need to know, but a good night sleep can help relieve that stress. A lack of sleep can end up clouding your judgement or increase your number of mistakes. Get at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night, including the night before your exam.

7. Practice For Your Exam

How do you practice? Write your own exam. As you are studying, take some note cards and write down questions that you think may make it on the exam. Then compile your note cards and begin answering your questions. If you get stuck, just look up the answer. By taking the "practice test" you will be much more prepared for the real thing.

Also, remember that examination period is not the time to show your niceness as a christian, face your work squarely and don't be distracted(Avoid Examination Evangelism). God bless you with good success