College Life

Studying hard or hardly studying? Tips for an efficient finals week

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It’s dead week, and you have several exams waiting for you right around the corner. Considering how much of a struggle studying has been for many students this semester, you’re feeling pretty overwhelmed. There are dozens of pages of biology notes to go through, countless math problems to do and 10 too many lectures to catch up on. Don’t worry, you’re not alone; we at the Clog are here to help. Here are some nifty study hacks to help you minimize distractions and maximize studying efficiency. 
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Eating Berkeley

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5-minute healthy, tasty snacks to help you power through finals studying

Snacks are crucial for fueling a pick-me-up during that afternoon lull as well as providing some sustenance when you’re on the go. At the same time, it’s easy to fall into unhealthy snacking habits that leave you feeling sluggish instead of rejuvenated. Our previous recommendations have been too time-consuming and have required special ingredients. We at the Clog have got your back with few quick ideas for healthy and easy snacks with minimal ingredients that you can make when studying feels like studying.
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Commentary

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Why you should awaken your Christmas spirit this year

Now this is a time of year that I associate with hitting essay word counts, dreading final papers and exams and, of course, rummaging through all my notes so that I can be as prepared as possible for finals.However, now more than ever, it is so very vital that we as Bears try to embrace the Christmas spirit.
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