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<\/a>Time<\/strong><\/p>\n Time can either be your best friend or your worst enemy during exams. A big issue with exam prep is that most students will likely be behind on lectures after working on assignments. The bravest of you will start revision without having covered the lectures (a bold move), but if you\u2019re not that way inclined, how do you cover a semester\u2019s worth of content in a week or two?<\/p>\n I\u2019d say the best way to do this is to prioritise. Some people revise in the order of their exam modules, and others do the reverse (i.e. start revising for their last exam). The most important point here is to make sure you\u2019re able to stick to a prioritisation method and work through it.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no point in revising hard for your easiest module and then winging the harder ones. The sensible thing would be to cover all your content but prioritise spending more time on the bits you find more tricky.<\/p>\n Another tip I found useful through my revision sessions is to look at goals, rather than hours. For example, I find saying \u201cI will complete 5 lectures of this module\u201d rather than \u201cI will spend 5 hours on this module\u201d to be much more beneficial. You can get through 3 lectures in 5 hours and call it a day, but getting through 5 lectures in the same time is much more productive. Setting realistic goals of what work you want to get done aids revision better than watching the clock.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n As tempting as it is to live off instant ramen for the week of exams, you\u2019ll be grumpy at the end of it. There\u2019s little to no nutritional value in Pot Noodle, and how else do you expect your brain to work well without nutrition?<\/p>\n For cheap, quick, and nutritious meals, why not make fruity oatmeal for breakfast, a chicken\/veggie sandwich for lunch and a stir-fry for dinner? Just try and eat filling meals packed with protein and veg \u2013 otherwise, your brain will eventually shut down, which isn\u2019t great when you\u2019re trying to solve that seemingly impossible final question on the exam.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got some spare time, or are more on the sporty side, why not get some exercise in? It\u2019s a great way to let some steam off and improve brain function. All the additional blood flowing to your brain will increase your concentration and memory retention. It doesn\u2019t have to be something strenuous \u2013 even a quick jog or brisk walk will be just fine.<\/p>\n<\/a>