College Lesson Learned #41

#41- Go for a run or work out before a final. Exercise+Breakfast=Academic Success

Finals suck. The time leading up to them is super terrifying. I won’t bore you with the details of the studying period and the lack of sleep, but come the day of finals there are a couple of things that you will want to know:

1.  Do NOT stay up super late. It is better to get between 7-9 hours of sleep and not stay up studying than it is to stay up and not be able to think or function. 

2. Wake up at LEAST two hours earlier before your final. You will want to be as awake as you can be. 

3. Physical activity- I don’t care if you are as athletic as a grape. You will want to get the blood flowing as soon as you wake up. The exercise will not only wake you up but it will also get the blood flowing, wake up and clear your mind. The endorphins will make you happier and your mind and body readier for testing. 

4. Breakfast- Eat a REAL breakfast. I’m not talking pop tarts and an energy drink; I’m talking a breakfast for champions- eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, and the works. (I would personally recommend putting salsa on scrambled eggs or an omelet.)

5. This one isn’t necessary, and I can’t verify its accuracy so please let me know, but I’ve heard taking one shot, AND ONLY ONE SHOT of your favorite liquor ten-fifteen minutes prior to your test will calm your nerves and you will more likely go with your gut instinct (which is more often than not correct). Again I can’t verify it because I have never done it, especially because I am not 21 and drinking would be both illegal and irresponsible.

There you go, those are the steps to academic success on the day of a final or a big test. I can guarantee that at least 1-4 will increase your test score even in the slightest.


Moral: Studying is overrated.