How I’m Surviving (and Hopefully Acing) My Exam in One Month

 So, I have a big exam coming up next month. First of all, congratulations to me for realizing this before the night before the exam. That’s already progress! Now, I need to figure out how to actually prepare without losing my sanity—or my sleep.

Step 1: Accept My Fate

The first step is simple: don’t panic. Okay, maybe panic a little. But only for five minutes, then get to work. I’ve got a whole month! That’s 30 days, 720 hours, and a LOT of potential study breaks disguised as “research.” I can do this!

Step 2: Make a Study Plan (That I’ll Actually Follow)

I know, I know—making a plan sounds boring. But hear me out. Without one, I’ll either cram everything in the last two days or spend half the time convincing myself that “one more episode” of my favorite show won’t hurt.

Here’s the trick:

• Prioritize the scary stuff first. (The topics that make me question my life choices.)

• Divide my time wisely. (80% studying, 20% pretending I have everything under control.)

• Set small daily goals. (Like “I will study for one hour and NOT check my phone every five seconds.”)

Step 3: Find My Study Style

Am I a visual learner? I’ll make charts, diagrams, and color-coded notes that make me feel like a professional artist. Prefer to listen? I’ll record myself explaining topics and play them back like my own personal podcast. Love writing? I’ll summarize things in my own words—bonus points if I make them funny so I actually remember them.

Mixing it up will keep my brain entertained so it doesn’t decide to take an unscheduled nap.

Step 4: Test Myself Like an Evil Professor Would

Reading isn’t enough. I need to test myself like I’m my own worst enemy.

• Do past papers.

• Make flashcards.

• Explain concepts to an imaginary audience (or an actual friend, if they haven’t blocked me yet for talking about exams too much).

The goal? Get so familiar with the material that when I see the real exam, I’ll be like, “Ha! I’ve seen this before!”

Step 5: Take Breaks (But Not 5-Hour Ones)

My brain needs rest, so I’ll schedule real breaks. Walk around, eat snacks (brain fuel is important!), and do something fun. Just need to make sure my “quick 10-minute break” doesn’t turn into a full Netflix series binge.

Step 6: Stay Positive (And Maybe Bribe Myself)

Look, exams are scary, but they’re not impossible. Instead of stressing over what I don’t know, I’ll focus on what I do know—and build from there. Also, rewards work wonders. Finished a hard chapter? Treat myself to some chocolate, a nap, or whatever makes me happy. My future self will thank me.

Final Advice: Just Start!

Procrastination is the real enemy here. The sooner I start, the easier this will be. So I’ll grab my notes, summon my inner genius, and get studying. One month is plenty of time to go from “uh-oh” to “I got this.”

And if all else fails? Well… at least I tried. But trust me, I’ve got this!

Haru💁