Catch Up With Patch

Hey guys,

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Nightline's 24 HOUR opening! We do this every year through exam period. Exam period can be very stressful and there's nothing wrong with needing someone to talk to. As exam periods have officially started at both Nottingham Universities, I've decided to compile a list of my Top Tips for getting through revision and exams!

1. Make a revision timetable with regular breaks. It's the easiest way to organise your study time. Make sure you leave time for some fun activities that you enjoy, you don't need to revise every minute of every day! Have a break!

2. Know when and where you work best. If you prefer working in the library, make sure you're up early every day to get a space there. If you work best at home, keep your room clean and desk clear. Create the conditions you prefer most.

3. Eat and drink well. It's easy to get so stressed about revision that you forget to eat! Make sure you do this or you won't be able to really focus on your revision or exam.

4. If you can, talk about exams with those in the same situation as you. The more you speak about it, the easier it can become to deal with for some people. Most students are going through the same worries and dilemmas about revision that you are; support eachother!

5. Use Nightline! If you find yourself really stressed at 4 in the morning and can't sleep; we're here to listen!

6. Take a break and have a look through our PostSecrets website. It may take your mind off exams for a while!

7. SLEEP AND RELAX!

I hope those tips help! I've attached a few photos below of my visit to Ocean this week, have a look at the captions too. A big thank you to Kat, Melissa and Seona for coming with me!

Good luck in exams everyone, Patch is rooting for you!!