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Jana Dorozala ‹ EF Academy Blog

<p>We all know how stressful exam season can be. We have so much to think about and do that we often make ourselves way more stressed out than we need to be. But not to worry, there are a couple of things everybody can do to reduce this stress.</p>
<h3>1. Make a timetable</h3>
<p>Possibly the most important thing is to create a revision timetable. Look at the subjects you have and what specifically you need to do to study and revise them. When you have a better idea of everything you have to do, create a timetable for them. Make sure you don’t overpack your schedule and if you need to, plan specific times each day for breaks to relax.</p>
<h3>2. Look after your diet</h3>
<p>Another thing a lot of people neglect during exam season is having a good diet. It’s easy to grab something on the go or reach for comfort foods and snacks, but that’s only going to have a negative effect in the long-run. The most important base for the day is a well-balanced breakfast. It gives you enough energy for the day, so you can study with a clear mind.</p>
<p>In general, having good food when you are stressed can help relieve some of that tension because it’s easier to relax when you fuel your body with the right things. You should also make sure you take the proper time to sit down and eat your meals instead of eating in a hurry. Having time to relax for a mealtime will always make you feel better and there’s no need to rush if you time it right.</p>
<h3>3. Prioritize sleep</h3>
<p>Another major factor for stress is your sleep schedule. Building a fixed and adequate sleep schedule for yourself is important any time, but especially with you’re dealing with the demands of exams. According to the <a href="https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/teens-and-sleep">National Sleep Foundation</a>, teenagers need between 8-10 hours of sleep each night to feel healthiest. While that won’t always be possible every night, it’s a good goal to try to get this much sleep.</p>
<p>It is important for the body and brain to relax and recover from a long day of studying. When you neglect your sleep you will find studying the next day a lot harder as your brain will still be exhausted and can’t process information as well as it normally would. So strive for at least eight hours a night.</p>
<h3>4. Get outside</h3>
<p>It’s tempting to stay cooped up inside, pouring over books and notes from class but you should also remember to get outside. Don’t forget to incorporate outside activities into your day. If you have any sports you enjoy, make time to do them or go out for a run. Even if you’re not so sporty, just going outside for a half an hour walk or heading to a nearby park will help. Studying all the time you use your brain a lot so make sure you also do some physical activities to balance out sitting in front of a desk all day.</p>
<p>Overall, the most important thing is to schedule your time to make sure you know what exactly you have to do and when. After that, plenty of sleep, physical activity time, and a good diet will make all the difference.</p>

We all know how stressful exam season can be but not to worry, there are a couple of things everybody can do to reduce this stress.

4 tips that take the stress out of exam season - EF Academy Blog

4 tips that take the stress out of exam season ‹ EF Academy Blog

4 tips that take the stress out of exam season

5 tips that take the stress out of exam season

<p>In Torbay, you can find a variety of different restaurants and cafes. That includes international or just extraordinary places. A lot of students here have our favorite places to go to after school or during our lunch breaks.</p>
<h3>1. Tasty House</h3>
<p>For people who enjoy Asian cuisine, the place to go to is Tasty House. They mainly serve Chinese food and the meals taste authentic and fresh. We like to go there often with friends during lunch break, we either sit in and enjoy the atmosphere or order take away and bring it back to school. Their food is really delicious and according to our Chinese students quite traditional, we also ordered from them when we celebrated Lunar New Year in school.</p>
<h3>2. Amici</h3>
<p>Another well-known spot, especially for the Italians, is Amici. It the best place in town if you would like to eat Italian food, they are especially known for their amazing original thin pizza with good toppings and for their delicious pasta. If we want to enjoy good Italian food which is not too pricey, that is the place we go to. Also, a lot of people chose to invite their friends and celebrate their birthdays with dinner at Amici ’s. They also give you a “2 for 1 meal” voucher when you spend a certain amount.</p>
<h3>3. MaMa’s Dessert Kitchen</h3>
<p>The best place in town when it comes to desserts is MaMa’s, they serve amazing food. Starting from hot waffles with vanilla ice cream and raspberries and strawberries over triple chocolate cheesecake to breathtaking ice cream floats. Even though it only opened a couple of months ago it is already well-received by the students and became one of the places everyone wants to go to at least once. It is a bit further up on the prize list with about £6 but it is definitely worth it as you get more than you paid for.</p>
<h3>4. Calypso</h3>
<p>The probably most frequently visited place is Calypso, it’s a cafe downtown where everyone’s likes to gather after school and on the weekends. During the week it’s often the meetup place after school is out of everyone and they stay there and enjoy their delicious coffees until they have to go home. On weekends a lot of students choose the cafe for studying together with their friends and they enjoy the atmosphere there together.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>In this series, we’re gaining some local cultural insights from EF Academy students. On today’s menu – a majorly important element of every destination – the food! </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Did you read <a href="https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/efacademyblog/5-tops-eats-oxford/">Oxford’s</a> and <a href="https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/efacademyblog/culture-classroom-5-top-eats-in-new-york/">New York’s</a>? </em></p>

In Torbay, you can find a variety of different restaurants and cafes. That includes international or just extraordinary places.

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