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School has been in session for awhile, and students are now getting used to the flow of midterms, reading, problem sets and papers. But as soon as you are starting to get a handle on things, final exams become an inevitable new source of stress. Although there are still several weeks left in the semester, it is a good idea to start thinking about study strategies and making time to prepare yourselves now so that finals week doesn't sneak up on you.
The Student Learning Center (SLC) is a great resource for one-on-one tutoring in various subjects as well as study groups. A lot of students find that by attending these drop-in tutoring sessions, they gain greater understanding of the material covered in class. Practice problems and explanations of the work are available for students as well. The SLC is located in the Cesar Chavez center in Lower Sproul.
Another tip for success in the classroom is to take advantage of either your professor's or GSI's office hours. While this may be intimidating, especially for new students, it is important to remember that office hours are there to make professors and GSIs available and to help students.
Remember to stay organized as you begin to prepare for finals and to keep a consistent study schedule so you won't have to cram during finals week. Don't give up because the harder you work during these weeks, the more rewarding your winter break will be.
Cheers from your Peers!
Tiffany and Maya
