'tis the season 😫😫😫

As we enter exam season, I thought it would be helpful to give some background information about obtaining your student card, receiving exam schedules, and a few studying hacks to help you get through this stressful time. 

First off, you must obtain your student card before the exam diet period. At Strathclyde, to be able to write your exam, you must possess your student card so you can be properly identified while writing your exam. As you can imagine, this is to minimize cheating and confirm your attendance at the time of the exam. Here are a few simple steps to ensure your student ID is ready before exams. First, make sure you have uploaded your photo to PEGASUS; this will be the same photo used on your ID, so make sure you’re happy with the image you have selected. Next, you will need to make an appointment to collect your student card; I booked my appointment within 2 days of uploading my photo.  I highly recommend obtaining your card well before the exam starts in case of any delays or backups at card collection. You can find more information about photo requirements and appointment booking here.  

You will most likely receive your exam schedule a month before the exam diet period. I could easily locate all the information relating to my exams, such as dates, times, and room numbers, through the Strathclyde Mobile App. 

Studying hacks:

1.     Space out your studying– I often find myself overwhelmed during exam season, which can lead to unproductive studying sessions that leave me more confused than when I started. That’s why I recommend creating dedicated studying sessions where I focus on specific topics rather than trying to cram everything into my brain at once. And while it may not seem very fun, integrating studying into your daily lives before exams helps with understanding complex concepts and knowledge retention. (be like lofi girl) 

2.     Don’t be afraid to ask questions – Before studying, I always jot down questions I hope to figure out within a given session. Sometimes I cannot figure them out, so I bring them to my next lecture and ask the professor or my peers for input. 

3. Do a mock exam – Mock exams are the best way to prepare yourself and test your knowledge. When doing practice exams, make sure to mimic exam conditions for realistic results. 

While this is my first time writing exams at Strathclyde, I still hope you can learn something from me. Good luck to all those studying; you got this!! 

rae :)