Congratulations! You've gotten through (and hopefully thrived) another semester of your academic career! The CSE advising team has a few tips to help you stay on top of your game during finals.
Be Well: Pace yourself, and keep those stress levels in check with exercise, good diet, healthy sleep habits, and break times between studying. The University of Minnesota has many wellness resources you can use including:
- CSE Wellness : Personalized wellness assessments, short term assistance, referrals to resources, and action plan development for CSE students
- Let's Talk: Provides informal virtual and in-person drop-in consultations for U of M students throughout the academic year. No appointment is necessary.
- Boynton Health Services: Comprehensive health care services, counseling, and education for the University community
- Boynton Mental Health & Counseling: Psychiatry Services, Group Therapy, and Psychotherapy Services.
- Effective U: Online tutorials for personal and academic well-being including managing stress
- Paws (Pet Away Worry and Stress): Destress by interacting with animals on campus
- Mindful Mondays: Free drop-in mindfulness sessions held on Zoom.
Be Prepared: Make sure you have the location details and times of your exams correct. This is where planners and calendars come in handy! Also, be sure you have all supplies you might need (pencils, calculators, additional paper, study sheets, etc.) in order. The schedule for common finals can be found on One Stop's Final Exam Times page.
Be Strategic: Practice good time management, and be honest with yourself about your study habits. Check out some of the self-help resources from Effective U. Topics include exam-taking skills and other strategies for academic success. You can also review their Final Exam Prep module. Attend Exam Jam events that can help you prepare and study for finals!
Of course, we are always here to assist you with additional questions or concerns! Contact your advisor, or visit Advising drop-ins, which are Monday-Friday, 2p-4p in 105 Lind Hall. Check out our End of the Semester Frequently Asked Questions Blog Post for other helpful information.
