Finals Tips from the Academic Success Center

Finals are just around the corner! While this may seem daunting, have no fear! The Academic Success Center is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed.

• Create study guides. The process of creating your own study guide can help you review information from your class. Try teaming up with friends and classmates and sharing your guides. You may see things differently when looking through their guides.
  
  
• Make a schedule. When are your exams and projects due? Write down each project and exam in a calendar, planner or try out the ASC’s Exam Study Plan.
  
  
• Prioritize. Your finals schedule may feel overwhelming, but before you begin to panic – start prioritizing projects, papers, and exams based on their due dates. By starting now, you will have plenty of time to plan and prioritize. Plus, you’ll know exactly where you need to focus your efforts and on what days.

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Stay Hydrated & Energized during Finals

Many students turn to caffeine during finals to help power through late nights of studying. However, it is important to be careful with caffeine so you can stay hydrated and energized, especially when there is an endless supply at home.

Kelly Read, our Registered Dietitian in the Student Health Center, shared her tips on staying hydrated and energized to help you finish this semester stronger than your coffee.

• Avoid drinking more caffeine than you normally do. Drinking more caffeine than usual may cause migraines, restlessness, fast heartbeat or an upset stomach. These side effects are not helpful for stressful times.
  
  
• Drink water. The best way to keep yourself hydrated is by drinking water. Staying hydrated helps you stay focused, thus increasing productivity. Dehydration is also known to give us headaches. Use a reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the day.
  
  
• Be mindful of sugar content. Many caffeinated drinks also come with sugar. Consider drinking less sugar sweetened beverages, such as soda, energy drinks, and café drinks.
  
  Tips for making café drinks healthier:
• Try less syrup pumps and sweetener packages
• Choose low-fat milk (skim or 1%) in place of creamer
• Skip out on whipped cream
• Consider cold brew vs. frozen style drinks

Be kind!

We see or hear this sentiment quite often, but are we living it? If you're not, or you think you could be kinder, here are some reasons kindness rocks! Kindness...

• Releases feel-good hormones
• Eases anxiety
• Is good for your heart
• Can help you live longer
• Reduces stress
• Helps prevent illness

What can you do today to show kindness to someone else?

Each week, we are sharing a financial wellness tip to help you make the connection between financial management decisions, your overall wellness, and student success. Money touches every aspect of our lives, and a lack of financial literacy can cause unnecessary stress and negatively impact our mental and physical health.

Fostering Financial Literacy at RIT
The financial choices made while attending college can have a large impact on your future goals and accomplishments. Alongside attending classes, preparing for a career, and cultivating lifelong friendships, college is also a time to form money management skills.

Click here to access everything from budgeting apps, podcasts, articles and even courses you can take at RIT to become financially savvy. Using the new Banzai platform, you can take control of your money and reach your financial goals using free, interactive resources. Banzai also offers guided activities for real life events, like filling out the FAFSA to help you with the application process and demonstrate how federal student aid can assist with college affordability.

For additional events and event information, go to rit.edu/events.