Exams are coming!!!

Hey!
So exam season is among us so I thought I would upload a quick little blog.

This is an extract from a chapter from one of my books on Wattpad. If you want to read the rest of the chapter about studying, check it out here: http://www.wattpad.com/myworks/10357935/write/81434010

So if you are anything like me, you will get a ton of really important tests that you defiantly need to study for....
Methods for studying:
Flashcards:
Okay, this sounds really cheesy but this is seriously a really good study method. The prospect is pretty simple....little pieces of paper with a key word/term/thing you need to remember on one side and the definition/answer on the other. Then, you just keep reading and testing yourself on the flashcards. In bed, waiting to go into class, at break with your friends or even whilst eating breakfast - this can be done anywhere.
Songs:
A little less-known this one but for me songs work really well to help me retain information. First of all, you want to see if there are any songs that actually exist on your topic (YouTube is great for this). If you find one just try to memorise the lyrics. Alternatively, pick a song that you like and know the tune to and then change the lyrics. (I once made a song to the tune of What Makes You Beautiful about the Rock Cycle). Just go over and over the song and then when you are in the exam, recite the song in your head. This is mainly for music lovers though and may not work for everyone.


I hope this helps some people. Remember: although exams are important, they should not take over ALL of your spare time. Make sure you get enough sleep, eat healthy, drink plenty and leave some time to just chill out.

-Emicool

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