VIDEO: Amazing Tricks that Students from Around the World Use to Pass Exams

Studying isn’t really easy and not very fun for that matter, but it will help us so we just have to suck it up and do it. Sure, most of us tend to procrastinate as much as possible and end up with just a couple of hours until the exam and we still haven’t revised a thing. But don’t worry, you can do it.

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According to mirror.co.uk, every year, students worldwide tell themselves the same thing: “It’s going to be different this time. I’m not going to leave anything to the last minute. I’ll make a calendar and plan.”

Of course, in reality that never happens. It’s the final hour and you’re starting to panic. Don’t worry.

This isn’t a guide to help you become more organised. This is a lesson on last-minute, caffeine fuelled cramming.

Here’s how to pass exams when you’ve got barely any time to revise. There are just a few easy steps that will help you succeed. You probably know all of them already, but seeing them on a list might actually help you organize yourself better and actually do it.

Probably the most important thing to remember is not to panic. It might be the most important exam of your life, but you won’t get anything done if you start running around like a headless chicken.

Find a suitable place to work: your desk, the kitchen table, the library, a café, but wherever works for you and be prepared to stay there. Stay away from your bed, however as it will increase the likelihood of accidental napping.

Assemble your resources – paper, notes, water bottle. Don’t worry if you can’t find your favourite pen. This is crunch time. Make do with the pink highlighter if you have to.

Do what you have to make yourself concentrate. Put your phone in another room. Turn off the Wifi. Work on paper. If you need to fact check something online, start a list to look up later.

You haven’t got time to cover everything so pick a few areas to revise and tick them off a list. You won’t get 100% but it’s better than only knowing one fact about every topic. It’s better to know a small amount well rather than nothing.

You’ve broken your work up, now do the same with your time. Try to work in 25 minute blocks, with a five minute break at the end. If you know there’s a topic you find tricky allow yourself more time to go over it.

If you get stuck, don’t stress. Make a note and you can come back to it later (if there’s time).

Procrastination happens. It’s ok! Don’t beat yourself up. Just get straight back to work and don’t let it throw you off.

Your brain needs food to LIVE and LEARN! If you’re staying up all night have something substantial and quick: cheese on toast, baked beans, Pot Noodle. Sip on some water whilst working to keep hydrated.

It’s 4am. Sleep is for the weak, right? Wrong! You will perform much, much better the next day if you brain has had a chance to rest and process the information you’ve thrown at it.
Get your morning-person friend to call you.

Set your least favourite song as your alarm. Once you’re up, try to get stay alert. Take a cooler shower than you normally would, stick your head out the window to get some fresh air and make sure you have breakfast.