Session 5: Finishing Strong: Preparing for Finals Without Burning Out In-Person
Purpose
Support students as they prepare for end-of-semester exams.
Topics
- Creating a finals study plan
- Prioritizing high-yield content
- Managing stress and anxiety
- Sleep and performance
- Review and retrieval strategies
Interactive Activities
Finals Planning Workshop
Students map:
- Remaining assignments
- Exam dates
- Review sessions
- Recovery time
Study Planning Sprint
Students build a personalized finals preparation calendar.
Takeaway Resource
Finals Success Toolkit
- Study plan template
- Well-being checklist
- Resource guide
Action Item
Complete a personalized finals plan before leaving the session.
Unable to Attend?
A duplicate event will be hosted on Wednesday, December 2nd from 4-5pm.
Related LibGuide: Osteopathic Medicine by Kelly Laas
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- IllinoisCOM 1408
- Categories:
- Academic Support Center
Role at the Chicago School: STEM Learning Specialist
Pronouns: She/hers
Specialty: Study skills, organization, time management, Data analysis, Statistics, Qualtrics
Modality: Live sessions via Zoom or in-person (Chicago)
What I can help with: I can help with academic skills and some statistics. I can also help with data interpretation and analysis.
What you should see someone else about: Dissertation writing, APA formatting, Library searches, and asynchronous recording coaching. For SPSS questions & psychometrics questions, please go to the peer tutors.