Student Tips To Help With Upcoming January Exams

1. Go to bed early.

Maximising the hours of lightness you see during the day will not only make you more productive when working, but it will actually lighten your mood. Every hour of sleep you get before 12am is worth twice what you get after it. Therefore, early nights can help you feel not only more productive, but more positive the next day.

2. Eat blueberries.

Eating a bowl of blueberries in the morning is good for revision, as it is scientifically proven to keep the brain active in the afternoon. Researchers found that a large helping of the fruit - described as nature's 'superfood' - boosts concentration and memory up to five hours later. Perfect for long days revising!

3. Make yourself a revision timetable every evening, planning for the next day.

Write the timetable in hour-long slots, allowing time for lunch and regular breaks (as well as 10 minute Facebook stalking intervals - you'll be more productive doing it this way than if you flick back to Facebook every 2 minutes while working). Make it realistic and don't be too ambitious - when have you ever worked for 6 hours straight? Remember to include toilet breaks too.

4. Mix things up between working at home and working in the library.

A bit of variety never hurt anyone, and it can be good to give yourself a change of scenery.

5. Drink loads of water.

A recent BBC survey found that those who bring a bottle of water into the exam room with them are likely to score an average of 5% higher than those without water. Glug glug glug?

6. Revise with friends.

Talking things over can be far more effective than staring at a piece of paper. Grab a coffee with a mate and go over a module together.

7. Have some downtime.

You're not a robot. Make sure you take time to relax, watch TV, play Articulate with friends, have a long bath or do whatever you like to do in your spare time. Don't work 24/7 as you'll end up being far less productive. Remember to give your brain a break! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!