There are countless effective ways to study for finals, not just the old fashion way of grabbing the book and your notes and looking them over. If you are looking for a different way to prepare yourself for finals, look no more. Here are some tips from Salt Lake Community College Students to review and study for finals.
Your way of learning is as unique as you are, and so is the way you should study for finals. When it comes to studying for finals, knowing the best way for you study is essential.
“I’m a visual person,” SLCC Student Samantha Archuleta said. “So I look videos up on YouTube for my Biology class, like mitochondria, to understand it better.” Archuleta adds she also reviews her notes and “look[s] up any thing or word” that she does not know.
Everyone knows that practice makes perfect, and when it comes to studying for finals it’s nodifferent for some students. “Practice and more practice,” said SLCC student Jose Saucedo “I do all the homework and review as much as I can for the final,” Saucedo continued.
Some students may prepare for the finals by doing the homework, while others prefer to study “by doing the reviews that the teacher gives, and going back and reviewing all the important notes” SLCC Student Angel Alvarado said. “I review my note cards, and important chapters” Alvarado added.
Finally, there are always those students who seek extra help during finals. “I pray to God and everyone up there to help me,” SLCC Student Maria Medina said. “I study a lot and cram everything I learn, so I can do better. I think it helps me do better,” Medina stated.
Finals are important because they can be the difference between a passing and failing grade. Preparing yourself for finals by studying is always a great option. However if you don’t want to stress about studying there is always the option of attending class regularly, paying close attention and doing all the homework.