Chancellor Cuthbertson Student Success Centre

After tests or exams, you might be tempted to move on to focusing on upcoming topics, especially if the grade you received was not what you aimed for. However, a crucial part of learning is understanding yourself, your skills, and what you learned from the course. Taking time to reflect on how you preformed can give you the insight needed to improve your study habits and understand your strengths.

Have you ever had one of those days, or maybe weeks, where it feels a little bit harder to get things done? If so, you’re not alone – I often meet with students who express difficulty staying motivated, especially once the excitement of a new term wears off.

Exams (especially finals) are the culmination of a semester of hard work. Often, exams are worth a large part of your grade, or you need to achieve a certain grade on the final to pass the course.