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Finals Stress Buster

GBM 7

Spring 2026

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Itinerary

Snacks and Activity

Tips for Success

Spring 2026 Recap

Advice

      • Pizza, Candy, Juice, and Water all while coloring!
      • Helpful study habits to get into before finals
      • Montage of everything we did together at APSA this semester
      • Take the opportunity to ask the upperclassmen about how to succeed

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Everyone is welcome to serve themselves to our pizza, candy, and drinks before we get started! Coloring books and markers are also being provided at the front for a fun low stress activity while we go through the rest of our short itinerary.

Snacks and Activity

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General Study Tips

The Pomodoro Technique

Active Recall

Brain Dump

Sleep and Environment

    • Study for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. This prevents mental fatigue and if you’re studying massive amount of information it breaks it down into small wins.
    • Don't just re-read your notes. Cover the page and try to either explain a concept out loud or write it out. If you can't explain it simply, you know what areas to target.
    • Before you start studying, write down everything you’re worried about for 5 minutes. This tests what you know and helps you start focusing on the material.
    • Changes in environment can trigger a "mental reset" and improve focus. It’s statistically proven that 7–8 hours of sleep improves memory retention.

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APSA Spring 2026

Beat the Flu

Welcome GBM

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APSA Spring 2026

APSA Opportunties

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APSA Spring 2026

MD-PHd Student Panel

Elections

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Advice

A lot of the e-board are upperclassmen who have been in the same courses. Your best specific advice is going to be from them!

If you see a classmate or friend succeeding dont be shy to ask them what they’re doing chances are they want to help.

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Thank

You!