Exam Tips | Leideanna Scrúduithe
Before the Exam
- We all learn differently, try different study methods and find out what works for you.
- Focus and systematically work through each topic, question by question.
- Do past exam papers and practice questions.
- If you need help with a topic – reach out to your classmates or your lecturer.
- Know when your exams are – check out your personalised timetable on the University of Galway exams website.
- Know what type of exam you will be sitting – open book, MCQ, 2 hour written paper etc. if you are unsure – ASK.
During the Exam
- Take time to settle yourself and BREATHE
- Read all questions carefully.
- Leave time to review your paper at the end.
- Set time allocations for each question and move on once the time elapses.
Minding Yourself
- Take regular breaks during study.
- Avoid burn out, sleep well, keep active and allow yourself to take time off.
- Eat healthy
- Set personal goals.
- Take each day as it comes – don’t be disheartened if you have a bad exam or study isn’t going well.
If Something Goes Wrong
- If you lose your Student ID card you can buy a new one for €20 at the Student Registry Help Desk in Áras Uí Chathail.
- If something goes wrong that is outside of your control that means that you cannot attend your exam you can defer your exam to August.
- If you fail an exam, you will have an opportunity to appeal the result.
- If you fail an exam there will be an opportunity for you to re-sit the exam in August.
Study Week Freebies + Events!
- Every day
You can get free porridge with any hot drink purchase at Sult each morning using your SU Card while stocks last.
- Mon 2nd Dec
CeraVe skincare freebies at SU Office
1pm-2pm Willow the Dog in the library foyer
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 6pm Sunday)
- Tues 3rd Dec
Pet Day! Send photos of your pets to our Instagram to get them included in our pet day story!
- Weds 4th Dec
Red Bull Freebies at SU Office
6pm-7pm Climate Crew Meeting in Meeting Room 1 + 2 upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn. Contact Peter on su.environment@universityofgalway.ie for more info
- Thurs 5th Dec
11am-3pm Thriftmas Market in Áras na Mac Léinn
11am-2pm Planting Day behind the ILAS Building with Pocket Forests
4pm Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Quad. Free refreshments – bring a reusable cup.
- Fri 6th Dec
Supermac’s Pizza + Vouchers at SU Office
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slotHEREby 6pm Thursday)
- Sat 7th Dec
9.30am University of Galway Parkrun 1st Birthday
- Sun 8th Dec
11pm SU Christmas Raffle Ticket Sales End
Study Space | Spásanna Staidéar
Details of Extra Study Space during exams can be found HERE.
Extended Weekend Library Opening Hours
- Sat 30th Nov/Sat 7th Dec/Sat 14th Dec 08:30-21:30
- Sun 1st Dec/Sun 8th Dec/Sun 15th Dec 10:00-21:30
Study Break Policy
The Study Break Policy is now in place in the Library until 20th Dec. There’s an “I’m Taking a Study Break” timesheet that you must use to record the time you leave for a break which can be 5-60 minutes. Timesheets are available on all 3 floors of the Library. Belongings left at desks without timesheet may be moved.
Extended Opening Hours SU Cloakroom + SU Síbín
- 9am-7pm Mon 9th– Fri 13th Dec
- 9am–7pm Mon 16th – Fri 20th Dec
Freshers’ Point Facilitated Study
Facilitated study sessions for first year students 9am-11am Tues 3rd, Weds 4th + Thurs 5th Dec in AC202. Student facilitators will guide you through the Pomodoro Technique (25 minutes of focused study, followed by a 5-minute break) and lead you in some active movement breaks. There’ll also be free hot drinks and pastries and you can keep your study space for the rest of the day!
Calm Zone
The Calm Zone is a space to chill out, escape sensory stress and overload, and ‘just be’ while you study for and sit your exams. Relax on bean bags in a softly lit sanctuary with weighted blankets, ear defenders, fidget toys, arts + crafts, cards and board games.
- Study Week open 10am-6pm Mon 2nd – Thurs 5th Dec The Large Acoustic Room downstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn + Fri 6th Dec in Bank of Ireland Theatre (beside Sult)
- Exam Week 1 + 2 open 8am-7pm Mon-Fri in Bank of Ireland Theatre (beside Sult)
Exam Info
Go to the Exams Office website HERE.
PC Suites unavailable during Semester 1 Exam Session
To facilitate Semester 1 computer-based exams, a number of PC Suites will be unavailable for general use during the exam period.
The following PC Suites will be unavailable for general use from 14:00 on Wednesday 4th December 2024 until 20.00 on Friday 20th December 2024.
• Arts & Science Building – Arts Science Suite – Ground Floor – Room RM105
• Arts & Science Building – Arts Faculty Suite – First Floor – Room RM ISS229
Additionally, the following six PC Suites will be unavailable for general use from 14.00 on Friday 13th December until 14.00 on Friday 20th December 2024.
• Arts Millennium PC Suite – Arts Millennium Building – First Floor – RM AMB1024
• Block E – Ground Floor – BLEG013
• Block E – Finnegan – Third Floor – BLE2012
• ENG2016 – Alice Perry Engineering Building – Second Floor – RM 2016
• ENG2017 – Alice Perry Engineering Building – Second Floor – RM 2017
• ENGG046 – Alice Perry Engineering Building – Ground Floor – G046
If you have any queries, please contact the Service Desk (Tel. 091 495 777 Email servicedesk@universityofgalway.ie).
