Editorial: Don’t stress over finals

Staff Editorial
May 6, 2004, Page 4

The week that students dread is nearly here.
Finals are a major source of stress for students. After all, if you don’t do well on your finals, it could ruin your college career, right?
Wrong.
In the grand scheme of things, finals really aren’t that important. After all, your future boss probably isn’t going to care how well you did on your finals. They’ll be more concerned with what type of person you are and how you’ll fit into the company than whether you got good grades on all your exams.
We’re not advocating that you completely blow your finals off. You do need to take your finals seriously, just not too seriously.
Make sure that you plan to have some down time while studying for finals. This will keep you from getting overly stressed.
Spend time with your friends, watch a movie or take a walk. Anything to give your mind a break, so that you can come back to your studies relaxed and refreshed.
If you can’t take a break, try studying in a different place. Go outside or study in a lounge. Try studying with friends that are in the same class. Often, they’ll give you a fresh perspective on the material.
Remember, finals aren’t life or death. Don’t sweat it.