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.