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Exams are almost upon us.<\/p>\n

First up my best wishes to all of you who are about to start exams. It is a stressful period, but also an opportunity to show what you’ve learned and progress to the next stage of your studies.<\/p>\n

If you need a bit of a break from study, to learn how to study better, some of the links below should help.<\/p>\n

Preparing for exams series:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 – Managing exam anxiety<\/a><\/p>\n

2 – Evidence-based study tips<\/a><\/p>\n

3 – Tame your brain<\/a><\/p>\n

4 – Embracing failure<\/a><\/p>\n

5 – Memory<\/a><\/p>\n

Other articles from around the web:<\/strong><\/p>\n

LaTrobe University Exam Revision Tips<\/a><\/p>\n

The Science of Revision from the Guardian<\/a><\/p>\n

The Science of Learning Research Centre – 12 PEN Principles<\/a><\/p>\n

10 biggest breakthroughs in the science of learning<\/a><\/p>\n

Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learning vs understanding mode –\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1FvYJhpNvHY<\/a><\/p>\n

The power of believing you can improve –\u00a0https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve<\/a><\/p>\n

Learning how to learn –\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O96fE1E-rf8<\/a><\/p>\n

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Is there a study tool or resource that you use that you think other students might find helpful? Let me know<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Want to comment on this article, or ask me a question about the health and well-being services available to you as a student?\u00a0Feel free to comment below, abuse me on Twitter (@Dr_Furber<\/a>), contact me on Skype (search for ‘eMental Health Project Officer Gareth’), or email me (gareth.furber@flinders.edu.au)<\/p>\n

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