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.
Study Space | Spásanna Staidéar
| EXAMS WEEK 1 | AMB 1005 Arts Millennium Building | Career Seminar Room Concourse | Dunican Theatre Concourse |
| Mon 5th Dec | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-13:00
14:00-15:00 16:00-23:00 |
| Tues 6th Dec | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-10:00
11:30-23:00 |
08:00-23:00 |
| Weds 7th Dec | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-23:00 |
| Thurs 8th Dec | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-15:00
16:00-23:00 |
| Fri 9th Dec | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-10:00
11:30-23:00 |
08:00-23:00 |
| Sat 10th Dec | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-23:00 |
| Sun 11th Dec | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-23:00 | 08:00-23:00 |
Study Week Freebies! You can get free porridge with any hot drink purchase at Sult each morning using your SU Card while stocks last. We will have free tea/coffee/fruit/treats at 11am Mon 28th-Thurs 1st Dec at our new SU space the Síbín in the library basement. The library will have free tea/coffee 11am + 2pm Fri 2nd Dec.
Study Week Breaks:
- 7pm Mon 28th Nov Coral Soc Christmas Concert. Tickets
- 11am-3pm Tues 29th Nov USIT J1 Roadshow at SU
- 8pm Tues 29th Nov Sult (Taylor’s Version). Tickets
- 8am Weds 30th Nov Coldvember Final Swim
- 5pm-7pm Weds 30th Nov Climate Crew meet up at The Stage
- 11am-3pm Thurs 1st Dec Thriftmas Market and Pet Farm. Info
- 8pm Thurs 1st Dec World AIDS Day Candlelit Concert at Nicholas’ Collegiate Church
EASE
EASE is a 2 week programme designed to prepare you for you upcoming exams. More info HERE
Exam Info
Go to the Exams Office website HERE.
Mental Health Supports
Click HERE
PC Suites unavailable during Semester 1 Exam Session
To facilitate Semester 1 Computer-Based Assessments, the following PC Suite will be closed from 14:00 on Friday 2nd December until 09:00 on Wednesday 7th December:
- Arts Millennium Building – Arts Millennium Suite – First Floor – AMB1024
The following PC Suites will be closed from 14:00 on Friday 2nd December until 19:00 on Friday, 16th December:
- Arts & Sciences Building – Arts Faculty Suite – First Floor – Room ISS229
- Alice Perry Engineering Building – ENG2016 PC Suite
- Alice Perry Engineering Building – ENG2017 PC Suite
- Alice Perry Engineering Building – G046 Eng PC Suite
- Block E – Finnegan PC Suite – Room 2012
- Information Technology (IT) Building – IT 106
