If you are freaking out about final exams, don't worry. Who doesn't? Keep calm especially if you still have many topics to revise.
Interestingly, this year's final exam falls in the month of Ramadan. It is another thing not to be afraid of. It's not that you cannot eat for the whole month. You go without food and water only from dawn until sunset. Keep calm and face your finals with a positive mindset. Fasting or not (for non-Muslim), there's no valid reason for MSUrian not to succeed. Take a look at these study tips to help you come out on top of this challenge.
#eatwell
During Ramadan, for Muslim your main meal time would be Suhur and Iftar. Don't skip your Suhur. A poll on MSU Twitter shows 8% choosing not to suhur. Suhur is important because it makes fasting easier and tolerable. Ramadan nonetheless, generally it is crucial for everybody to consume only nutritious food. Take complex carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes, brown rice, and oats because they digest more slowly and keep you full longer.
As for Iftar, stop eating before you are full. Avoid excessive eating because it will make you tired afterwards and can't concentrate on studying. If you visit Ramadan Bazaar, make sure choose cleanliness above all else to avoid food poisoning.
#keepcalmandcarryon
Many people buy into the notion that fasting makes you tired and lose your focus. It is not true. In fact, one study proves that fasting actually improves brain function and productivity. Food is a distraction; when you fast you don't have to think where, what and with whom to have your breakfast and lunch. You can concentrate on your studying and study effectively. Keep calm and carry on studying while fasting.
#finishstrong
Study smart and don't waste countless hours of your valuable time. Don't be too hard on yourself, you need to know your limit and work around that. Sleeping is as important as studying and revising. It is vital for a student to have enough rest because your brain needs it to function well. Don't forget to manage your time wisely. Know the best time that suits you. You can study before Suhur if you like the quiet environment. Only you know when the right time for you are. When studying for a long time such as a few hours, schedule a break because you can't efficiently revise for hours at a time. Study smart and finish strong!
#squadgoals
Friends that iftar together study together. At MSU all students from every background are invited to Iftar. While you wait together at the Iftar table why not help your fasting friends catch up on some quick revision. If you can iftar together happily with your friends despite not fasting yourself, why not study together, too. You can do it while waiting for Iftar or you can do it after Tarawih prayer. Obviously, there's a lot of benefits with regards to studying together, such as you learn faster with the help of and explanation from your friends, and most importantly, a fresh perspective on a topic helping you understand it better.
Nothing worth having comes easy. You are so lucky to have your final exam in the most blessed month which is Ramadan. Embrace it and all the best for your exams!
If you are freaking out about final exams, don't worry. Who doesn't? Keep calm especially if you still have many topics to revise.
Interestingly, this year's final exam falls in the month of Ramadan. It is another thing not to be afraid of. It's not that you cannot eat for the whole month. You go without food and water only from dawn until sunset. Keep calm and face your finals with a positive mindset. Fasting or not (for non-Muslim), there's no valid reason for MSUrian not to succeed. Take a look at these study tips to help you come out on top of this challenge.
#eatwell
During Ramadan, for Muslim your main meal time would be Suhur and Iftar. Don't skip your Suhur. A poll on MSU Twitter shows 8% choosing not to suhur. Suhur is important because it makes fasting easier and tolerable. Ramadan nonetheless, generally it is crucial for everybody to consume only nutritious food. Take complex carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes, brown rice, and oats because they digest more slowly and keep you full longer.
As for Iftar, stop eating before you are full. Avoid excessive eating because it will make you tired afterwards and can't concentrate on studying. If you visit Ramadan Bazaar, make sure choose cleanliness above all else to avoid food poisoning.
#keepcalmandcarryon
Many people buy into the notion that fasting makes you tired and lose your focus. It is not true. In fact, one study proves that fasting actually improves brain function and productivity. Food is a distraction; when you fast you don't have to think where, what and with whom to have your breakfast and lunch. You can concentrate on your studying and study effectively. Keep calm and carry on studying while fasting.
#finishstrong
Study smart and don't waste countless hours of your valuable time. Don't be too hard on yourself, you need to know your limit and work around that. Sleeping is as important as studying and revising. It is vital for a student to have enough rest because your brain needs it to function well. Don't forget to manage your time wisely. Know the best time that suits you. You can study before Suhur if you like the quiet environment. Only you know when the right time for you are. When studying for a long time such as a few hours, schedule a break because you can't efficiently revise for hours at a time. Study smart and finish strong!
#squadgoals
Friends that iftar together study together. At MSU all students from every background are invited to Iftar. While you wait together at the Iftar table why not help your fasting friends catch up on some quick revision. If you can iftar together happily with your friends despite not fasting yourself, why not study together, too. You can do it while waiting for Iftar or you can do it after Tarawih prayer. Obviously, there's a lot of benefits with regards to studying together, such as you learn faster with the help of and explanation from your friends, and most importantly, a fresh perspective on a topic helping you understand it better.
Nothing worth having comes easy. You are so lucky to have your final exam in the most blessed month which is Ramadan. Embrace it and all the best for your exams!