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The South Carolina Philha presents a "Salute to Big I w/ the Chenille Sisters, 8 p day, the Koger Center. Ticke $12 and $6 for students. 254 lA/oll staff writer CRYSTAL DAVIS With finals right around the cor test anxiety is plaguing college stud at universities across the country. For those who are unfamiliar \ the term "test anxiety," it's that si feeling in your stomach, relent pounding in your head and the de to head for the hills every time a rolls around. But for those who prefer a more t nical description, Roger Bowersock, chologist and director of the USC C< seling Center, defines it as "the pj and overreaction that a student f due to the lack of preparation for a ti All students, whether geniuse underachievers, are likely to feel distress at least once in their col] careers. However, there are dififerei in how each person deals with it. Some students go to orientation sions or workshops to get helpful h on managing their workloads. But! manv nf 11s ran hnnpst.lv sav wp p come close to studying the recommei hour-and-a-half per subject per d If s natural to be doubtful and e before any test. As Bowersock said, severity of insecurity depends on' well we prepare. To help lessen test anxiety, Bm sock recommends the following: When it comes to studying, ] crastinating only contributes to the < ietv. Study at least three days in vance for an exam. It's more effec than cramming five chapters of ir mation into your head in one ni| Read the chapters that are signed to you. N Socci jwm | J .4lPii : " . ' ' v , ... jjj pp I Sund < ~ i I < . - ;-vj '1 i < $8 for: Tickets avails CALL I NGmk :hampionships idults, $5 lor stui ble at the USC Ticket Office or; n-nm FOB INF0RM1 rmonic Sands" i.m. tots $22, 1-7445. I, my h #^A5MU;: s |?g|^J$|& < ,.:?/:, 0'11il I W&Sw/ 'Z' liSPl! ner, ents vith imy less | | ; ech- ^ * |1 J }$> - & j )un" Isll i anic - l|l|Mj eels Hit how Freshman Mike Williams struggles to stay aw; ver- *When you read, remember three your sell little words: highlight, highlight, high- even the Pr0' light. But only take your marker to the ter. anx* important facts, don't tie dye the text- *Avoi book. who appe ad- Make sure to constantly review all tests ? tl tlve the important information, and prepare iety. dor- yourself to answer essay questions ? *Nev ?ht. not all exams are multiple choice. or review as* 4 Giveyourselfapeptalkassoonas *Whe you wake up the day of the exam. Boost scan thrc CM Men's >r Touman J^kI ROW at 1:00 PHI Stone Stadium x1 . 1 ----- - - - * *. - { - i *< %. * ' Etc. ands arc h a k ^WHH HHHHHHHBHP ION | 1 k / WE'LL Ten weeks may not seem you're tough, smart and i Officer of Marines. And Of you've got what it takes tc can 5ay ^iey've 90t w^at VrllvlP < more information call 1-8 at the gate ake Thursday as he studies for a test at the Thomas Cooper Libra ["-confidence to a level that "Don't feel obligated to start with hardest questions can't shat- the first question; start where you feel comfortable, and work from there, d talking with other students Unfortunately, some students said ;ar to worry too much before no matter how well they prepare, their tiey'll only increase your anx- fears still get the best of them. Sophomore Joy Nesmith said er study the day of the test she's constantly plagued with fear ' at the last minute. around finals time, in you get the exam, briefly "I can study for days, and I still don't >ugh it. feel prepared," she said. "I end up do| In Many C To PR item fjl I I I Y^ M ij^^pgks*# '* '? %j* . *-i>V! f~ /%- HBfi- - Ji ^ ^ ' !: Got ; ahead es no http: wo.... It * i " iry. ing good on my exams, but taking them with distress is not very assuring after I'm finished." Bowersock said students need to look within themselves for that self-assurance that will get them through their struggles with exams. "Students need to look at their at- ^ titudes," he said. "They have to realize 1 that a test is just a test; there will be others." ftcer Candidates School (OCS) is where you'll get ) lead a life full of excitement, full of challenge, U it takes to be a leader, we'll give you ten we OO-MARINES, or contact us on the Internet at Marines The Few. The Proud. companies utak ove You Can w bflk^i ^^ 1 JH : /%^B Give You 10 We 1 like much time to prove you're capable of be rlpterminprl ten 1/1 /ppk anrl a Int nf h^rrl wnrle a burning question? Go . Ask Jeeves. He promisit to answer, "The butler did it." //www.askjeeves.com f ?4k 95 my ,rtees tlvS. hng a leader But if could make you an the chance to prove jll of honor Anyone eks to prove it. For www Marines com ?? c gge2^ es Years ux.