Resources to Survive Finals Week:

December 2024

Testing Centers

Free Tutoring Services

Free Laptop and WiFi Checkout

Computer Labs

Internet Service Resources

Places to Study

Stewart Library

Online Research Assistance

•  Stress Relief & Relaxation Resources

  Fitness & Relaxation

  • At Home Fitness Resources
  • Stromberg Complex
  • In-Person and Virtual GroupX Classes
  • Adventure Program
  • Relax and Color! Get Your WSU Themed Coloring Sheets 
  • Ways to Reduce Stress
  • Stress Relief Center

  Mental Health

  • 24-Hour Crisis Lines
  • Online Self-Help for Anxiety & Depression (TAO)
  • Test Anxiety Information
  • Stress Relief Center

  Help With Essentials

  • Weber Cares Pantry: Open during finals week
  • Hourly Child Care
  • Help With Essentials: Get help with housing, food, unemployment, etc.
  • Student Support & Resource Center

  Calming Videos

   

    

•  Study Tips

  • Study over several short periods of time instead of cramming.
  • Pick a time to study.
  • Organize your study space and decide if you need silence or light noise to focus.
  • Create a to-do list with all of your assignments to stay organized.
  • Create a study guide to help you outline important information.
  • Color code your notes by exam questions and important things to remember.
  • Organize a virtual study group.
  • Take breaks to recharge and relax.
  • Get enough sleep so your mind can be focused.
  • Eat plenty of fruits, brain foods and stay hydrated.

  How to Create a Study Schedule Time Management

  Blog Posts:

  

  The 5 W's to an Effective Study Group

  Study groups can be extremely helpful at any point in the semester, but you may get the most out of them if you start at the beginning. Here are a few ways to, hopefully, make creating a study group slightly easier.

  

  Gamify Your Study Routine

  Game-based learning is an activity designed around game elements. An example of this learning method you may have seen here at Weber State is classroom-response systems such as TopHat, Poll Everywhere, and Kahoot. These programs provide a platform for group participation or activities for which students earn progress points.

  

  I Made Testing Mistakes So You Don’t Have To

  Set up for success in tests by avoiding common test-taking mistakes. Taking tests can be incredibly stressful, but it is a great time to analyze your understanding of basic concepts from your class and to practice the skills you’ve been learning. 

   

  

  Finish Strong

  Even though finals are coming up fast, don’t be discouraged or wait to get started on studying for your final exams or writing your final papers.  Be proactive and purposeful during these last few weeks and learn 3 key steps on how to face your finals fearlessly!

   

  

  Test Anxiety No More

  Almost thirty percent (29.3%) of Weber State University students have been diagnosed with some form of anxiety. Learn more about how a college graduate overcame test anxiety and shares expert tips on how you can too.

•  Increase Motivation

  • Get started, motivation will catch up with you!
  • Give yourself some accountability! Tell your family, friends or even social media. Check in regularly to show where you are in the process.
  • Blast that awesome playlist you've been working on to keep you going! Don't have one made yet, ask some friends to share theirs.
  • Now's the time to be a glass-half-full kind of person. Even if you're not naturally optimistic, try to reframe your thought process.
  • Create a little friendly competition with family, colleagues or friends! 
  • Remind yourself of your "Why," write it down, and put it somewhere you'll see it often.

  Ways to Motivate Yourself Positive Attitude and Growth Mindset

  Blog Posts:

  

  Becoming (and Staying) Motivated

  Without motivation, we are unlikely to challenge ourselves, experience personal growth, or set and achieve goals. Knowing how you get motivated can increase your productivity, increase your quality of work, and create a higher level of fulfillment as well as decrease stress and procrastination. However, we all know that becoming (and staying) motivated is harder than it seems.

  

  4 Ideas to Help Reduce Procrastination Habits

  We are all guilty of procrastinating. Whether you procrastinate responding to emails, put off completing school assignments, wait until the last minute to go grocery shopping or finish the laundry...or even pressing the snooze button when waking up in the morning ;) We are all procrastinators in some way.

  

  Just Get Started!

  Learn more about where procrastination stems from and how to start studying regardless. Prevent procrastination with profound perspective and purposeful, practical planning!

•  Podcast Episodes

  

  College Opportunities and Cultivating Habits (C.O.A.C.H.) Podcast

  C.O.A.C.H. is a podcast created by Academic Peer Coaches designed to help college students enhance their study skills and give them the resources they need to become successful students. 

  C.O.A.C.H Podcast on Spotify  C.O.A.C.H Podcast on Apple Podcasts

  Helpful C.O.A.C.H Podcasts for Finals Week

  Episode 3: Mindfulness and Motivation

  In this episode of C.O.A.C.H, the coaches will be discussing mindfulness and how it is linked to your motivation.

  Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify

  Episode 4: Textbook Reading Made Easy

  In this episode, the coaches share their textbook horror stories, introduce the SQ3R Method, and discuss what to avoid when reading textbooks.

  Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify

  Episode 5: The Power of Intentions

  In this episode, the coaches discuss how being intentional can benefit you and your schoolwork. Begin your journey of being more intentional!

  Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify

  Episode 8: Cramming for Tests

  While cramming for tests is something you typically want to avoid, we understand that sometimes it's just something you have to do. In this episode of C.O.A.C.H, we discuss how if you are going to cram, you may as well do it right.

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  Episode 18: Tips for Test Anxiety

  Test anxiety is incredibly common. We offer some tips that you can use to ease your anxiety and get that grade you worked so hard for! 

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  Episode 23: Gamifying Studying

  With finals week around the corner, studying might be unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to be boring! On this episode of C.O.A.C.H., we offer tips to gamify studying and make it more fun!

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  Episode 24: Self-Care Isn’t Selfish!

  Finals week is here but never fear! Join our coaches as they provide tips and reminders that you can use if you feel overwhelmed this week. Good luck on your finals and remember that self care isn’t selfish!

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  Episode 60: Breathing & Movement Techniques to Decrease Stress

  Finals week is upon us but fear not! On this week's episode of C.O.A.C.H., we provide breathing techniques and simple stretches to help alleviate stress and tension in the body. If you suffer from testing anxiety this week, you can try out these useful stress management tips during the test itself!

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