Hey everyone!
The last week of class is finally
over which means exams are slowly getting closer. Luckily we have a study break
before the exam period to catch up and review everything! It is extremely
tempting to close the books for now and not worry about them until the day
before the exam, however to prepare yourself for success and prevent a mass
amount of stress, it is in a UTM student’s best interest to start organizing
and reviewing now. For example, the way
I like to use my study period is to set aside a few hours a day and take lots
of breaks so I avoid cramming. UTM also
has numerous facilitated study
sessions and groups which allow students to meet with other students in
the same class and ask questions. Also,
making a schedule of the week will help you make time for friends,
organizations you may be a part of, and breaks of course!
Something else to bear in mind is
to be productive when you take breaks from studying. What I mean by that is, when
you are not studying, be sure to finish everything that is not academic-related
(i.e laundry, checking emails, calling your parents, etc.) during that time so you avoid procrastination.
This is a skill I learned when I realized that the root cause of my
procrastination was due to the fact that I could not focus on my academics
because I was thinking about everything else I had to do. I have three exams for this session, with my
most challenging on the last day of the exam period, so I am fortunate enough
to have an entire month to study.
At this time, there are other
things to be thinking about besides studying.
This is the time to be applying for summer jobs and internships. A great
resource that advertises all the available positions on campus and more is the Career Centre Website.
Additionally, many students are
in the process of making the decision to live on campus or off-campus. It is challenging when it comes to selecting
who you would like to live with and where for next year. However, UTM Student Housing and Residence website
can help with your decision-making with the 360 Rez Tour and the Places4Students
link!
In summation, study and when you’re taking a break, why not
search the web for summer jobs and a place to live? Seems like a smart idea to
me! :)
Catch ya later,
Carla
Carla Correa is from Caledon, Ontario and is a a second year student in the Concurrent Teacher Education Program. She's pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Exceptionality in Human Learning and French Language Teaching and Learning and a minor in Biology. She's part of the Residence Life Staff as a Residence Don. She loves zip-lining and playing volleyball, basketball and soccer.
Carla Correa is from Caledon, Ontario and is a a second year student in the Concurrent Teacher Education Program. She's pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Exceptionality in Human Learning and French Language Teaching and Learning and a minor in Biology. She's part of the Residence Life Staff as a Residence Don. She loves zip-lining and playing volleyball, basketball and soccer.
