Study and Stress tips

Congratulations!

You are nearly at the end of your clinical placement, and many of you are nearly finished! There are however, some of you who need to resit an exam, and we thought that you may need some hints and tips on how to prepare for this.

1. While you are doing your placement, it is important that you remain focussed on your experience and learn the most you can! Try not to think about the exam whilst you are working. It is important that you don't get yourself too stressed. Make sure you do the things that you know help you relax! Tips on preventing Stress from the Learning and Teaching Unit.

2. Study for only 1 hour at a time. Do a different topic each night, so that you cover all the major topics over a couple of weeks.

3. Remember to take time out for yourself. With doing your placements during the day and studying at night, you need to find time to rest and relax. Perhaps you could take a leisurely walk, or watch a bit of TV. How about grab a good book, sit on a pile of cushions and escape from your life with an exciting story!

4. You musn't forget to keep your fluid levels up and ensure that you eat 3 meals a day. It is really important that you eat good nutritious food to ensure your brain gets everything that it needs to keep you working at your best levels!

5. Try and keep yourself positive. Use the exam process to demonstrate what you know and keep yourself calm. You will be able to think at your best if you are calm. Now that you have seen what the exam is going to look like, you know what to expect. This is a real advantage!

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If you are really struggling and need more help, please contact the Learning and Teaching Unit for additional assistance.

Best wishes from The Blog Team