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Survival Skills for MBA Exams

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Survival Skills for MBA Exams
Business school is often overwhelming; MBA students are stressed out, exhausted, and doing everything possible to learn everything they need to know to have a successful career after graduation. Final exams have a way of making otherwise prepared MBA students feel lost in a sea of information. Nearly every MBA student feels the weight of course demands and career anxieties. Now is the time to take advantage of discovering the best personal stress relief methods. Surviving MBA final exams isn’t about learning just what to learn from MBA programs, but finding the balance between getting everything done on time and not being overworked. These tips will give students the survival skills for MBA exams.

Pick a good study space. Although it would be ideal for MBA students to study in their room in sweats with snacks nearby, living with roommates can make it hard to focus. MBA students need to make sure they pick a study space that is quiet and free of distractions, whether that’s a café or a quiet corner of the library.

Study with friends. Studying with friends who have different expertise is a great way of understanding difficult material. It also gives each student a chance to teach one another, thus, further cementing the lessons. Take advantage of study groups and participate with them as often as you can throughout the year.

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Plan study bime. It is important to make a study schedule, keeping in mind how many exams need to be studied for and how much study time needs to be spent on each one. This way, it’s easier to focus on one project at a time and avoid becoming overwhelmed. Try having all deadlines and exam dates on a calendar with appropriate reminders and specific task lists for each item.

Take breaks. Studying for hours without a break is a recipe for disaster. It’s imperative for students to give their mind a rest, even for just 20 or 30 minutes, to keep from getting overworked and losing sanity. Take a walk, eat a healthy snack, or talk to a friend - anything to take a small break from studying. Stepping away from the textbooks and case studies will actually refresh the brain into focusing on what to learn from MBA programs better.
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Eat healthy. It can be tempting for MBA students to turn to junk food when bogged down with studying, but greasy pizza and fast food are only going to encourage lethargy. Instead, munch on naturally energizing foods, like a protein bar or fresh fruit. Eating the right amount of protein will provide the energy needed to power through a library study session.

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