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Mental Health at Cornell

Resources for student & campus wellbeing

End-of-Semester Tips

We're almost there! Take a moment to acknowledge how far you’ve come ... and consider these tips for how to finish the semester strong.

  • Check out tips and resources from the Learning Strategies Center (LSC) on effective studying and time and stress management – including understanding more about procrastination.
    • LSC’s timely resources include a homestretch calendar. Use it to plan your study schedule for final exams and projects and to identify and manage crunch times.
    • Want to learn how successful students manage finals? Check out the LSC tutors’ tips about what and how they study.
  • Cornell Health offers end-of-semester tips and resources to stay healthy, manage stress, and connect with support if needed.
    • Learn how to practice 5-minute stress busters like deep breathing, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation.
    • Take purposeful study breaks (anywhere from 5-60 minutes) to refresh your brain and body, and increase your energy, productivity, and ability to focus. Find study break ideas here.