‘TIKTOK’... What to do with time management when it comes to finals!

　　最近朋友圈各種曬final熬夜的孩子們，個(gè)個(gè)都在抱怨資料太多，reference看多了都不知道在看什么了，大部分的都在抱怨時(shí)間跟不上。時(shí)間金貴，大家的時(shí)間似乎永遠(yuǎn)都像長(zhǎng)不胖的錢包一樣，緊縮得很。在college finals時(shí), 時(shí)間管理技巧至關(guān)重要。那么，問題來了——如何做好考試周的時(shí)間管理呢?在線咨詢

　　Step One: Get some sleep. When things get rough, sleep often gets cut out of your schedule. That paper and lab report have to be done by tomorrow morning, so ... no sleep tonight, right? Wrong. Not getting enough sleep in college can actually cost you more time in the long run. Your brain will run slower, you'll be more likely to get sick, you'll be less able to handle stress, and -- oh yeah -- you'll be super tired all the time. So even if it seems counter-intuitive, invest some time in getting some quality zzzz's. There's always a few ways to get a little more sleep in school, no matter how hectic your schedule might seem. 所以，高質(zhì)量的論文一定是基于頭腦清醒時(shí)寫出的，打架的睡眠一定要保證好哦!

　　Step Two: Prioritize often. Keep a running list -- in your head, on your laptop, on your phone, in the cloud -- of the major projects and tasks that you're managing during finals week. Adjust it as often as necessary and refer to it when you're feeling stressed about all the things you have to do. If you feel overwhelmed, just focus on the top 1 or 2 items. You can only do so many things at once, so focusing on the most important can help you feel like you're accomplishing something instead of worrying about everything else you should be doing. 做事情一定要有先后順序，優(yōu)先完成任務(wù)單上排名前列的事情。

　　Step Three: Leave extra time, just in case. As hard and as much as you might try to plan every detail of your college life, sometimes things just happen. You get sick; your laptop crashes; your roommate loses your keys; your car breaks down. Leave as much time as you can each day during finals week for flex time. 不怕一萬，只怕萬一。難免有時(shí)候很多事情會(huì)讓我們手足無措，所以為了避免事發(fā)突然帶來的不良后果，大家一定要在做好的日程表中添加額外的時(shí)間。

　　Step Four: Schedule time to relax. Finals can be incredibly, surprisingly stressful, and you may not realize just how much it's taking a toll on you until it's over. The mental stress, workload, lack of sleep, and importance of everything you have to do can sometimes feel overwhelming. Fortunately, one of the best things you can do to clear your mind is to just let it relax. Scheduling some down time can actually save you time, since you'll be mentally recharged and more efficient afterward. Take 20 minutes to read a gossip magazine in the campus coffee shop; get some exercise while listening to music instead of trying to read; go play a pick-up game with some friends. Let your brain take a break so it can go back to being a workhorse instead of just an exhausted lump of mush. 有句話說得好：work hard,play hard. 在大家泣血苦讀時(shí)，一定也要合理勻出時(shí)間來放松自己，讓大腦注入新鮮空氣哦!

　　Step Five: Don't depend on quick fixes. Caffeine, energy drinks, and other stimulants can be tempting to use when you can feel that you're burned out. Unfortunately, short-term fixes can end up costing you more time than they save you, which can be especially dangerous during finals week. Instead of slamming an energy shot, take the few extra minutes it takes to eat some protein and veggies. It'll taste better, you'll feel better, and you won't find yourself in a jam in a little while. And while coffee can be a great pick-me-up in the morning or afternoon, it shouldn't be your main food group during finals week. 想到我在英國(guó)的那些日子，每次一到寫論文時(shí)候就要買一杯星巴克。當(dāng)然也有咖啡不抵用時(shí)，我就會(huì)買外國(guó)版的‘紅?！?，也就是‘Monster’.

　　Step Six: Ask for help when you need it. Asking for help is pretty much par for the course during a college student's life. It's a rare student who can make it through four (or more) years of college-level work without needing a little help now and then. Consequently, don't be afraid to ask for some assistance when you need it -- especially if it's during a time as critical as finals week. There are lots of places to ask for help and many of them have extra resources to deal with the increased need for assistance during the end of a semester. 在國(guó)內(nèi)學(xué)習(xí)可能大家習(xí)慣了各自努力，而出門在外，特別是面對(duì)繁重的課業(yè)時(shí)大家一定要互相幫助，自己一定不會(huì)吃虧。(但是友情提醒： 抄襲在國(guó)外學(xué)術(shù)中是重罪，所以要注意幫助的方式哦)

　　Step Seven: Avoid unproductive time wasters. Can spending a few minutes on YouTube be a good break? Definitely. But spending two hours there can be a major problem when you're in the middle of finals. Your brain may need a break, but just remember to be smart about how you're using your time. If you really want to do something mindless, use your time wisely and try to multitask when and if you can. If YouTube is calling your name, for example, do your laundry at the same time so you can feel (and actually be!) productive when you get back to your more important tasks.近朱者赤，近墨者黑。有的同學(xué)是很容易被人影響的，特別是在國(guó)外倍感孤獨(dú)時(shí)，會(huì)希望有人陪著自己完成不同的任務(wù)。在選擇隊(duì)友的時(shí)候，大家愛一定要選擇能真正幫助你，提高你學(xué)習(xí)效率的朋友哦，這樣才能平安度過考試周。

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