Finals Archives - The AUMnibus

Dec

05

2021

4 Tips for Last-Minute Studying

OpinionFinals, Tips

BY: Savanna Pruitt It’s time for finals, which means college students everywhere are studying like crazy and trying to cram in late-night review sessions. Even though relying on last-minute studying to pass your finals isn’t advised, there are a few things you can do to optimize your pre-finals cram sessions. 1. Set the mood in your space. It’s extremely important that you choose a place to study that’s organized and free of distractions. If you’re studying at home, take a few minutes to really straighten up your desk space and get rid of the clutter before you get down to…

Nov

17

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

The Finals Stretch

Opinionadvice, Coronavirus, CoViD-19, Finals

BY: Jessica Alldredge Dear AUM student, Here we are in the last few weeks of classes. This year has been difficult in every capacity. Between Covid-19, school changing drastically, and issues with work or loved ones, everyone has faced something this year that has affected them. But here we are, with two months left in the year. For better or worse— we made it.As we go into finals, be sure to take care of yourself. Take the time to step back and reflect on how you’re doing. Check-in with yourself and track your mental health. This year hasn’t been easy.…

Dec

04

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Coffee Shop Spots for Finals

OpinionCoffee, Finals, Studying

BY: Allison Stewart As the semester approaches the end, finals are slowly emerging. May the coffee start brewing. The end of the semester presents mixed emotions. There is excitement for the semester to be over, but there’s also anxiety for remaining assignments. If you are anything like me, even thinking about my to-do list is sure to raise my blood pressure. However, preparation is key to having a successful end to the semester. Choosing the right environment to do your work in is also important. Coffee shops are common places to find people working on homework. With their relaxing music,…

Oct

30

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Brain Food

OpinionFinals, Health, Mental Health

BY: Caitlin Gallagher There are only two months left in the semester. That means two months to buckle down and get those big projects done and exams studied for. I know as well as anybody that it can be taxing to sit down and study or do homework. There’s always something else that we’d rather be doing, or we might get distracted by the T.V. or our phones. Did you know that there are certain foods that we can consume to help boost our brain functions? Our brains are made up mostly of fats, so it makes sense to consume…