Buff to Buff: Tips from your peers to finish the semester strong
As the semester winds down and we鈥檙e getting into a summer mindset, we asked Buffs on the and Instagram accounts to share their tips on studying, sleep, motivation and more.
What are your favorite study tips?
鈥淜eep your study area clean!鈥
鈥淲eighted blanket when I鈥檓 sitting at my desk so I鈥檓 less inclined to fidget in my chair.鈥
鈥淒elete all social media apps off your phone the week of finals!鈥
鈥淕o to the third floor in the library and study there.鈥
鈥淔ind a new place to study! Changing your environment can help you focus.鈥
鈥淪tudy consistently and listen to some good music while you study.鈥
鈥淩ewatch lectures at 2x speed and utilize quizlets made by former students.鈥
鈥淢ake virtual study dates.鈥
鈥淭ake breaks and treat yo self!鈥
鈥淪tudy with friends at a coffee shop!鈥
鈥淢ake your notes cute so you don鈥檛 mind looking over them.鈥
Learn more study tips and methods to help you prep for finals.
What are your must-do鈥檚 to get a good night sleep?
鈥淭urn off my phone 30 minutes before I go to bed, it helps me not be so anxious.鈥
鈥淚 do a bit of stretching to help me feel more relaxed.鈥
鈥淢editation and drinking tea.鈥
鈥淚 read for 10 minutes before bed, it makes me sleepy.鈥
鈥淚 write in my journal.鈥
鈥淕etting comfy.鈥
鈥淧amper yourself before bed, if you can, go buy lavender room spray, it鈥檚 super calming.鈥
Check out 7 tips for a better night鈥檚 sleep from Health & Wellness Services.
What would you tell a friend to help them stay motivated during exam week?
鈥淭ake breaks while studying 鈥 don鈥檛 burn yourself out.鈥
鈥淒on鈥檛 forget to eat food and drink lots of water! You鈥檝e got this!鈥
鈥淭ake time for yourself, do things that make you happy and take a walk :).鈥
鈥淲atch so many motivational videos.鈥
鈥淛ust think the semester is almost over.鈥
鈥淒ance parties before each test or big assignment!!鈥
In case you missed it, read on about other simple ways to stay motivated.
What are some things you鈥檙e looking forward to after finals?
鈥淐hecking out Mount Sanitas.鈥
鈥淗ave a great meal at Rincon del Sol.鈥
鈥淗aving a picnic with friends at Eben G Fine Park.鈥
鈥淟ooking to travel back home to see my family 7k miles away.鈥
鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to hiking in the mountains with friends :).鈥
鈥淟ooking forward to being on a boat!鈥
鈥淟ooking forward to spending the last summer in Boulder!!鈥
鈥淚'm so excited to spend time in the baby直播app sun.鈥
鈥淟ooking forward to no homework!鈥
For more tips, resources and events happening during finals week, visit the finals website, check out student events webpage and be sure to follow us on social media @CUBoulderLife on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!