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For most Dartmouth students, exam time is particularly stressful. While there is no guarantee for an easy time on exams, there are some specific guidelines that students can follow which will help them learn more efficiently during exam time.
Remember that you are not alone; almost everyone gets somewhat anxious at exam time.
It is clear that it does not help to put added stress on yourself by: keeping irregular hours, pulling all-nighters, eating irregularly or eating junk food, relying on ineffective learning strategies.
Contact the Academic Skills Center for additional suggestions and advice.
Rev. 3/2016; originally adapted from Harvard Law School Health Service by Alison Burrell ‘95
Breathing Awareness and Deep Breathing
Complete Natural Breathing
Practice these two exercises, in whatever combination feels best for you, for ten minutes, twice a day.
Taken from Davis, Eshelman, and McKay; The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, 2nd edition; New Harbinger Publications, 1982.