The University of Winnipeg’s spring/summer 2020 exam schedule is now live, and this year it’s easier than ever for students to navigate.
In past years, the exam schedule was provided as a static PDF document, which needed to be updated manually. This year, the scheduling office has moved to a dynamic live schedule. Any changes to the schedule will appear live within 15 minutes of being entered in the system.
The online platform offers additional features to help students plan for exam season.
“Students are now able to search for specific exams using the search field,” said Shauna MacKinnon, coordinator, academic scheduling. “They can also add the exam information and a reminder to their preferred electronic calendar, or set up email and text message notifications to be notified of any changes.”
Here are some tips from UWinnipeg’s Student Wellness site to help students manage exam stress:
- Create a schedule. Be realistic and put what you need to do down on paper. This will help you manage your time and will allow yourself enough time to review the material you need to cover. Don’t forget to schedule some relaxation time.
- Ask yourself. Do you study better early in the morning or later at night? Once you get a better idea of your ideal time to study make a plan to tackle your most difficult subjects during this time.
- How do you learn? Do you remember things best when you hear them? Read about them? Visualize them? Write them down? Try and use the method that works best for your type of learning.
- Study space. Don’t let yourself become distracted! Put your phone away! Create a separate study space away from distractions.
- Healthy eating choices. Choose nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables and remember to drink lots of water.
- Caffeine Buzz. While caffeine can give a boost in the short term, too much can negatively affect your sleep and cause you to feel anxious. Try and find a balance between caffeinated beverages and good old water.
- Exercise. Physical activity, even in small amounts, helps get rid of stress. Ten or 20 minutes of being active can clear your head and help you study.
- Take Breaks. For every 50 minutes of study, spend 10 minutes moving around. Stretch, get up and grab a glass of water or a snack, and this will help you come back refreshed.
- Reward yourself. After a solid study session, reward yourself with some down time. Try not to forget you have a life outside of school. Try and find a balance. Remind yourself that you have earned a break and by taking one you will feel more rejuvenated for your next study session.
If students notice a conflict in their exam schedule, they should review information about final exam conflicts, and see an academic advisor.
