By LEE JIA ANN
It is finals season again and students should already know the drill by now. Ideally, we should allocate sufficient time to hit the books for a revision. However, with endless assignments to complete alongside classes to attend, time is a luxury that most of us simply cannot afford.
Though procrastination is also one of the main culprits behind our lack of time, last minute cramming sessions are something students can definitely relate to. These are eight essentials you should have with you during those late night study sessions, so go ahead and stock up as you ace your finals!
Highlighters
What would we do without highlighters to separate key points from the rest of the text? They not only bring a little colour into your study notes, the bright shades would likely aid in memorisation as well. You can even opt to separate the colours to different sets of notes. Just keep a stack of them on standby, and you will make good use of them for sure.
Vitamin C Chewies
The worst time to fall sick is during exam period, but then again, this is the time that we are most likely to, due to lack of sleep and added stress. Vitamin C Chewies can help ward away nasty colds, keeping you well and healthy to sit for your papers. The added bonus would be that they help keep you awake too – just remember not to have too many at a time.
Socks
If you are planning to pull an all-nighter, socks can help keep your toes warm in an air-conditioned room, so your focus would be on your notes and not the freezing cold. Whether you are headed to campus to revise at the 24-7 study hall, or just reading notes in your own room, socks will certainly keep you cozy and snug.
Ear Plugs
With a pair of ear plugs handy, you can drown out the noise from a snoring roommate, or from other external noises such as conversations or sounds from a blaring television. If you do not have one at hand, and do not wish to go through the hassle of purchasing one, earphones do the trick as well. Keep them plugged into your phone to free yourself from noisy distractions.
Tea/Coffee
Nothing spells a perfect companion for the night than a good ol’ mug of tea or coffee. Both provide the necessary caffeine to keep you not only wide awake, but alert enough to absorb information. Just remember to limit yourself to a handful of mugs (or less) of these caffeinated beverages.
Wet Wipes
Even though it is called an all-nighter, maintaining self-hygiene is still necessary! Keeping a packet of wet wipes at hand can help you freshen yourself up from time to time, so you would feel comfortable enough to continue on to the next chapter of notes. Hand sanitizers are also another great option to keep germs at bay.
Post-Its
Post-its are convenient because they can be strategically stuck at places you will visit throughout the day such as the fridge door, changing room mirror, and even on the bathroom walls. If you do not have physical post-its lying around the house, a virtual post-it can be placed on your phone display, so you can catch up on some notes every time you are tempted to sneak a little social media time.
Mint and Hard Candy
While exams are not necessarily the sweetest of experiences, some mint and hard candy can help to make the journey all the better. Keep a stash of them in your bag or desk drawer for something to munch on. They help curb late night hunger and you can even opt to associate certain candy flavours with the study notes that you are currently revising.
Though procrastination is also one of the main culprits behind our lack of time, last minute cramming sessions are something students can definitely relate to. These are eight essentials you should have with you during those late night study sessions, so go ahead and stock up as you ace your finals!
Highlighters
What would we do without highlighters to separate key points from the rest of the text? They not only bring a little colour into your study notes, the bright shades would likely aid in memorisation as well. You can even opt to separate the colours to different sets of notes. Just keep a stack of them on standby, and you will make good use of them for sure.
Vitamin C Chewies
The worst time to fall sick is during exam period, but then again, this is the time that we are most likely to, due to lack of sleep and added stress. Vitamin C Chewies can help ward away nasty colds, keeping you well and healthy to sit for your papers. The added bonus would be that they help keep you awake too – just remember not to have too many at a time.
Socks
If you are planning to pull an all-nighter, socks can help keep your toes warm in an air-conditioned room, so your focus would be on your notes and not the freezing cold. Whether you are headed to campus to revise at the 24-7 study hall, or just reading notes in your own room, socks will certainly keep you cozy and snug.
Ear Plugs
With a pair of ear plugs handy, you can drown out the noise from a snoring roommate, or from other external noises such as conversations or sounds from a blaring television. If you do not have one at hand, and do not wish to go through the hassle of purchasing one, earphones do the trick as well. Keep them plugged into your phone to free yourself from noisy distractions.
Tea/Coffee
Nothing spells a perfect companion for the night than a good ol’ mug of tea or coffee. Both provide the necessary caffeine to keep you not only wide awake, but alert enough to absorb information. Just remember to limit yourself to a handful of mugs (or less) of these caffeinated beverages.
Wet Wipes
Even though it is called an all-nighter, maintaining self-hygiene is still necessary! Keeping a packet of wet wipes at hand can help you freshen yourself up from time to time, so you would feel comfortable enough to continue on to the next chapter of notes. Hand sanitizers are also another great option to keep germs at bay.
Post-Its
Post-its are convenient because they can be strategically stuck at places you will visit throughout the day such as the fridge door, changing room mirror, and even on the bathroom walls. If you do not have physical post-its lying around the house, a virtual post-it can be placed on your phone display, so you can catch up on some notes every time you are tempted to sneak a little social media time.
Mint and Hard Candy
While exams are not necessarily the sweetest of experiences, some mint and hard candy can help to make the journey all the better. Keep a stash of them in your bag or desk drawer for something to munch on. They help curb late night hunger and you can even opt to associate certain candy flavours with the study notes that you are currently revising.