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Keep Calm and Study On
Feeling the pressure in the final weeks of the term? Keep Calm and Study On!
Running in the Fall and Winter terms, this program offers a ton of great workshops, de-stressing fun and online resources to help you succeed in studying for finals and focusing on your own personal wellness. The goal of Keep Calm and Study On is to remind you to start studying early, be intentional about planning breaks and to take care of your wellbeing during the exam period.
All events are free and registration is not required unless noted in the schedule. Note that all Laurier students are welcome to attend these events.
Don't forget to follow @laurierstudentsuccess on Instagram for daily updates and chances to win some great prizes!
In addition to these events and resources, your student success services offer a variety of academic supports and resources to help you finish the term strong.
Keep Calm and Study On will return: Fall 2023!
Mark your calendars for Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 for the return of Keep Calm and Study On! We've got more free giveaways, academic workshops, social events, wellness opportunities, and work out classes to help you keep calm and study on while you prepare for final exams.
Events will be held both virtually (V) and in-person on the Brantford (B) and Waterloo (W) campuses. Review the event descriptions below for more information.
We know it's a busy time of the year as you finish final assignments, catch up on readings, and start preparing for finals. Check out this Golden Guide to Finishing the Term Strong to help you achieve your academic goals this term!
Wondering how to prepare for before, what to expect during, and what to do after your final exams? Check out our guide for Preparing for In-Person Exams for everything you need to know.
If you're looking to soar through your finals, these Must-Know Study Tips are designed to help you make the most of your study sessions!
When classes end and final exam season rolls around, the last thing you want to worry about is spending time getting organized. Create your study schedule now to set yourself up for success so that you can start studying early and stay on top of everything you need to do to prepare.
Elaboration
Explain content in your own words and make detailed connections between different ideas. Ask yourself questions and find answers in your notes/textbooks. Connect new concepts to past material.
Concrete Examples
Relate each idea to an example from your lecture, textbook, and/or own experience. Use specific examples to understand abstract ideas and explain how each example links to class material
Dual Coding
Create visuals such as a chart or diagram to represent each topic and learning objective. Combine words and visuals and organize your course information into alternate formats.
Retrieval Practice
Practice bringing the information to mind. Actively recall information by recording everything you know and trying practice problems.
Interleaving
Switch between different ideas or courses while you study to strengthen your understanding. Don’t study one idea for too long and change up the order when you are reviewing content.
Spaced Practice
Start your exam preparation early and space out your studying over time. Set aside time each day to study. Test what you know and review information that you forget.
The Power Hour
Leveraging this study strategy is a great way to stay focussed and get your work done.
Managing Procrastination
Learn all about procrastination: what it is, why we do it and how to avoid it!
Explain content in your own words and make detailed connections between different ideas. Ask yourself questions and find answers in your notes/textbooks. Connect new concepts to past material.
Concrete Examples
Relate each idea to an example from your lecture, textbook, and/or own experience. Use specific examples to understand abstract ideas and explain how each example links to class material
Dual Coding
Create visuals such as a chart or diagram to represent each topic and learning objective. Combine words and visuals and organize your course information into alternate formats.
Retrieval Practice
Practice bringing the information to mind. Actively recall information by recording everything you know and trying practice problems.
Interleaving
Switch between different ideas or courses while you study to strengthen your understanding. Don’t study one idea for too long and change up the order when you are reviewing content.
Spaced Practice
Start your exam preparation early and space out your studying over time. Set aside time each day to study. Test what you know and review information that you forget.
The Power Hour
Leveraging this study strategy is a great way to stay focussed and get your work done.
Managing Procrastination
Learn all about procrastination: what it is, why we do it and how to avoid it!
Use the Exam Readiness Checklist to help you determine how prepared you are for the upcoming exam season.
As you finish up your final papers and prepare for your written exams, Writing Support is here to debunk these five myths about written assessments.
Looking to ace your quantitative final? These study strategies and tips for writing the exam are Math and Stats Support approved!
The only thing standing between you and your well-earned break is finals. The good news is that you have already made it this far! Keep practicing the golden strategies that brought you to this point. Check out the Staying Golden During Final Exams article for a refresher on what it means to act with integrity while working on final assignments and writing your exams.
Some students experience such high anxiety in testing situations that they are unable to prepare for tests or to perform well even when they are prepared. We refer to this experience as “test anxiety,” and it can occur before, during, or after an exam. We know that writing in-person exams for the first time – or first time in a long time – may also add an additional layer of stress for many students.
Anxiety is a normal experience for university students. If you believe your anxiety is negatively impacting multiple areas of your life, explore Wellness resources.
If you experience anxiety specific to your courses, studying or exams, check out the Managing Test Anxiety, Part One: How to Prepare Before the Test and Managing Test Anxiety, Part Two: The Day of the Test articles to help you manage your test anxiety.
Looking for Additional Support?
Visit the Student Success Portal to register for a Exam Preparation workshop or book an Exam Preparation appointment with a Learning Consultant or Peer Academic Coach.