late night studying, whose done it?

[JohnChops]

I have finals next.Monday and I ended up getting sick on Tuesday . As of today I'm feeling a lot better and really.need to study. I'm toying with the idea of.making a huge dent , 90% of my studying done, tonight. Has anyone ever studied all night? I have plenty of caffeine and mental stimulants to get me.through but not sure if.its a good idea. I just don't want to fall short on these exams, what do you guys think?

 

[AlexLefty]

Yes. Just fvcking study dude.

Like royal said though,at least get some sleep, like 2 hours.

Do 90% of your studying not jsut tonight, but every night until the test if you're seriously serious about it.

 

[JohnChops]

Many, many times. I'd recommend at least 3hrs of sleep, especially if the exam requires math or logical reasoning instead of just regurgitating facts

Well the exams aren't until Monday but I want to get this studying out of.the way. Do you find it more relaxing at night? I've heard.studying in the AM is more.... calming

@Alex... yeah I'm serious it.just blows I.got.sick. worst feeling.ever *thumbsdown

 

[JohnChops]

Oh, in that case I'd say no. If you're an internet junkie like I am, the internet "dies down" past 12am or so so its easier to study/write papers or whatever. But its hard to force yourself to study late at night unless you absolutely have to, and its not quality study either.

I have a 12pg paper due at 12pm tomorrow that I'm about halfway finished, a 3 hour cumulative exam at 6pm I havent studied, then a 3 hour cumulative Ive barely studied for at 12pm Saturday. Should be fun.

Holy crap, that's really rough dude good luck with that. I am an internet junkie as well so that's why I think studying.late night won't be so bad. Add some caffeine and.call it a.day. Are you a graduate student Royal?

 

[Who Dares Win]

Dont overdo with caffeine or other stimulants, researches shown that they help when it comes of concentration and attention but decrease memory of those notions.

Of course try to sleep as much as possible since its during sleep that the brain turn short term memory into long term one.

I found out that while studying it helps me to have something to drink,even water cause for those few seconds you need to grab the glass your logical processes gets relieved.

 

[Huffman]

It's allright man. JUST get enough sleep the night before exam. If in doubt, have a beer so you're not nervous and can sleep. That's how we do it in Germany

Before that evening however, cram all you want.

 

[perseverance]

I would advise doing several hours of study per day up until the day before your exam. On the day before exams I usually give my notes a brief once over, making bullet points of the most important points and then get an early night. I would advice at least eight hours of sleep prior to an examination. Have a good breakfast, have a glass or two of water or tea and then be on your way.

Good luck for your examination.

 

[ARrocket]

I usually take the opposite approach. I study hard the days leading up to it, but I get TONS of sleep. Then, the night before, I study all night. I've done all-nighters before, but I usually try to get a couple hours of sleep if possible. I drink caffeine during the night, and I drink a big coffee during the exam.

Of course, other people think I'm freaking crazy, but it's worked for me.

 

[JohnChops]

Yeah i ended up sleeping and studied for 8 hours today 4/4 split between my two exams. I still have 2 days to study so i should be good. @ Who Dares Win depends on the stim. Piracetum, DMAE, Hup. A, all increase mental focus and memory uptake. Caffeine is just the kicker if you dont have enough energy.

Lol Jesus AR you're insane you pull all nighters before an exam?! eh whatever works for you but thats insane ha.

Ill just hit the books hard again tomorrow so i dont have to study a lot sunday night.

 

[JohnChops]

Got 1hr of sleep last night been holding down puke all day, I think I'll watch sons of anarchy then sleep for 4 hours and back to school

Might as well puke.you'll feel better lol.

 

[ARrocket]

Yeah i ended up sleeping and studied for 8 hours today 4/4 split between my two exams. I still have 2 days to study so i should be good. @ Who Dares Win depends on the stim. Piracetum, DMAE, Hup. A, all increase mental focus and memory uptake. Caffeine is just the kicker if you dont have enough energy.

Lol Jesus AR you're insane you pull all nighters before an exam?! eh whatever works for you but thats insane ha.

Ill just hit the books hard again tomorrow so i dont have to study a lot sunday night.

Haha I remember my last day of undergrad, I had 2 finals within 2 hours of each other - in my two hardest classes! That was the last true all-nighter I pulled, but I rocked that sh!t! They say you get your energy from the previous night's sleep...I believe it.