So here in the United States, we have some 'AP curricula', which colleges often recognize as a class on par with their own, and will accept credit for that class if you pass a standardized test. The testing for all those classes exist in two weeks: next week, and the following. Now, on Monday, I've got the AP Chem test, often recognized as on those that are the hardest, in that you only need to get about a 60% on it for your score to translate into a 5 (the highest score on an AP test). This Saturday, I have the SAT and I have to perform well to move from National Merit Semifinalist to Finalist and get moneys from colleges. Then, next Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, I have five AP tests back to back, and I have yet to finish getting through the curriculum on three of them (I am self studying). On Friday, my reconstruction of Rome is due in English class, and it's worth 30% of my grade. Luckily, it's Virgil's Rome instead of Dante's, which means it's exceptionally smaller. On Friday, I also believe I have to be done reading Dante's Inferno and be ready to take a test on it. So, I've gotta work hard for the next two weeks. I need some methods for dealing with stress and staying on track with my work!!
Alcohol... Lots and lots of alcohol. Then some weed. Okay no don't do that....I deal with my stress by taking breaks. Have a coffee/snack, maybe play some ps3. Get my mind off it completely. Just don't get sucked into having extended breaks or it could be bad in the long run.
Have you made a daily schedule yet? Making one and attempting to stick to it helps. It also helps you realize the amount of work you have, and how much is needed to cover it. Also, like Junior said, scheduled breaks are also important. The hardest part when I was a student was actually starting work, so the sooner you start the better it gets, instead of letting the stress and guilt build up into a panic attack. Sounds like a handful of hell though, I'm glad I'm not in your shoes!
Thanks guys I do take breaks, but I am the kind of person who lets those breaks grow into too long - so making a schedule and sticking to short breaks should help a lot! Oddly, I've never tried making a schedule though it makes sense
Holy crap you just repped me.. now I've over 500 (just had to point that out!) I agree with Commy.. Hardest part is actually starting. Second hardest, keeping motivated enough to follow through. The 5 P's. Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Schedule sounds good! Just allow room for fun.. All work and no play = stress.