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How do college students distribute their studying during finals week for different subjects?
Are they advised weeks ahead or so, and then they would have to distribute studies for each subject??
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Jason’s Answer
Hey Alviya,
Blocking off time to study the most important concepts for each course as you got closer to the final helped. I was always the person that asked the professor for a study session with them and convinced other students to go as well so we would pack the class as much as possible for their office hours.
My personal belief was if I didn't know it by the day before the final then I probably wasn't going to learn it overnight. so I stopped studying at 10pm the night before the exam and got some sleep, then looked at a few notes an hour before the exam. Got me through undergrad and 2 degrees in grad school. That extra rest makes a difference.
Blocking off time to study the most important concepts for each course as you got closer to the final helped. I was always the person that asked the professor for a study session with them and convinced other students to go as well so we would pack the class as much as possible for their office hours.
My personal belief was if I didn't know it by the day before the final then I probably wasn't going to learn it overnight. so I stopped studying at 10pm the night before the exam and got some sleep, then looked at a few notes an hour before the exam. Got me through undergrad and 2 degrees in grad school. That extra rest makes a difference.
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Destiny’s Answer
That's a good question, Alviya! Speaking from my own experience, I find it's best when you do most of your main studying ahead of time. By finals week, you want to have your main subjects covered, so you can just review your work and focus on the things you need to remember. If you're studying two or more different subjects, it's helpful to take notes, either on your computer or by hand. This can help you stay organized and feel more in control of your studying process.
To answer your question about whether students are advised weeks ahead, the answer is that in most cases, your instructors and professors will gently remind you to study. However, in college you are expected to be a self-directed learner (which may contrast with your high school experience, where teachers are more involved). Your professors often won't tell you exactly how to study beyond the assignment instructions - the goal is for you to learn these things for yourself, and develop techniques that are right for you. I think good professors give guidance to students who are not experienced, though!
Overall, I think students do figure out how to distribute their studying so they can understand multiple subjects, but it takes time to find the right method for you. One thing I suggest you shouldn't do is cramming - if you try to study everything in a short time before finals week, you probably won't remember much! Instead, try to study more steadily throughout the weeks, so by the time finals week comes, you have a pretty good understanding of your schoolwork.
I hope this was helpful for you! Good luck with your studies.
To answer your question about whether students are advised weeks ahead, the answer is that in most cases, your instructors and professors will gently remind you to study. However, in college you are expected to be a self-directed learner (which may contrast with your high school experience, where teachers are more involved). Your professors often won't tell you exactly how to study beyond the assignment instructions - the goal is for you to learn these things for yourself, and develop techniques that are right for you. I think good professors give guidance to students who are not experienced, though!
Overall, I think students do figure out how to distribute their studying so they can understand multiple subjects, but it takes time to find the right method for you. One thing I suggest you shouldn't do is cramming - if you try to study everything in a short time before finals week, you probably won't remember much! Instead, try to study more steadily throughout the weeks, so by the time finals week comes, you have a pretty good understanding of your schoolwork.
I hope this was helpful for you! Good luck with your studies.