Revision tips

Hi, my name is Anasur and I’m a Logistics and Supply Chain Management student currently in my final year at university. I’ve put together my best revision tips to help students in their exams, based on my experiences so far, over the four years I’ve spent as a Business School student. These tips are highlighted below but if there is anything I can recommend, it is to approach your exams with a positive outlook and revise the best way you can to secure yourself the best possible outcome!

Revision tip one: Devise a realistic revision timetable which you will stick to. 

As students, we love to procrastinate whether that be through watching TV shows or endless hours scrolling through Instagram, Facebook and Twitter feeds and I am no different. However, one thing that really helped me during my second year at university was to make time to do these things in a revision timetable which allowed time for both studying and relaxing. Make time to do the things you enjoy, like a cup of coffee with a friend, in moderation. For the four, eight or twelve-week revision period try your very best to prioritise your revision. For extra motivation, just think of how much better it will be having a summer break with a grade you’re happy with and no resits!

Revision tip two: Before or after a day of revision, do a form of exercise of your preference which can be as simple as a long walk along a canal or a session at the gym.

It's been scientifically proven exercise increases your heart rate and makes your blood circulate faster. This leads to the brain getting more oxygen which increases productivity whilst also having the positive impact of releasing all those endorphins which reduce stress! Exercise is a great way to start your day off right or to finish a day feeling really productive and efficient. Find the method which suits you best and you will hopefully reap the benefits both from a well-being perspective and academically too.

Revision tip three: Be an optimist, not a pessimist.

The revision period for any student can be a stressful time but as hard as it may be at times, it is so important to remain positive and to be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Family, friends and course mates can be a great source of support and if it helps, examiner's genuinely want to see you do well as it makes marking for them much easier. Ultimately, if you give it your all in the weeks leading up to your exam with your revision you’re heading in the right direction.

Best of luck in your exams, you've got this!