Getting Ready for Exams
Final exams can be a daunting and stressful thought. However, there are many things you can do in advance to ensure you're feeling prepared, calm and confident on the day of your exam.
The Chancellor Cuthbertson Student Success Centre has a wide variety of helpful workshops and resources to help you get ready for your exams. Learn how to create (and stick to) a study plan, manage your time efficiently, reduce test anxiety, develop study skills and more by checking out the links below.
Exam planning tip sheet
Exam prep isn't just about the content you review — there are other important details to organize as well! Make a plan for your exams using our free worksheet.
Programs and resources
Check out Rex's study tunes
Need music to study to? We've collected song suggestions from students around campus to help you relax or stay motivated while studying.
Making Time for Wellbeing
Academics isn't the only thing to keep an eye on as you prepare for your exams. It's also important to look after your physical and mental wellbeing in order to perform your best on an exam. Wellbeing looks different for everyone, but Student Wellness Services has lots of resources that can help!
Self-help mental health videos
Stress, anxiety, and disrupted sleep are just a few of things students may experience during exam season. Fortunately, there are a number of strategies to address these issues.
Workshops
Looking for effective strategies to maintain positive mental health throughout your exams?
Connect with Peer Support
Sometimes, it can be helpful to connect with other students who have been through the highs and lows of exams season themselves. Peer support is an excellent resource whether you want to talk through a problem or just need to vent about something.