Mid-Term Exams Prep (Weeks 6–7)
Please note, not all courses have mid-terms exams. Please refer to your Teaching and Learning Plan to see if a mid-term exam is part of your evaluations.
Prepping for Mid-Terms
If you do have a mid-term, preparation is key. Trying to tackle the content of an entire course overnight will leave you stressed, exhausted, and less likely to perform well. Make a study schedule and tackle a little bit of content each day. For some students, this means using a visual timer, for others, creating a study group has been helpful. Students with an LOA will also want to connect with their instructors well in advance of their mid-terms to gain access to the Test Centre, or extra time, if this is included on their Letter of Accommodation.
No matter what study method you use, be sure to take breaks to give your mind and body time to process the information you’ve been learning. Be sure to get back to it though! Distractions are everywhere, so setting timers, having an accountability buddy, or limiting access to devices is important.
If, at any point, you find you are feeling overwhelmed with the process, or in need of support, please come connect with your Academic Advisor or your International Student Advisor. We have numerous resources we can direct you to. Please see the link below as a starting point. Sometimes taking a class at another time is an option. Be mindful of the ‘Last Day to Withdraw Without Academic Penalty’ date. Your Advisor will be able to review various scenarios with you.
Amid these exams, it can be easy to begin to feel pressure from areas outside of your academics. Please connect with our Health, Wellness, and Accessibility Services Team for additional support if you need it.
Check LauNCh Guide Student Success Section
If you’re unsure of where to start, one of the best resources for information is the LauNCh Guide.
In the Student Success portion of the LauNCh Guide, you’ll find helpful information on everything from note-taking skills to our Indigenous Education Centre, Career Services, Peer Tutoring and more! This section of the guide has many different resources, links, and services you can access at any time. Its aim is to have you be able to do the following: identify note-taking, reading, and test taking strategies, identify strategies for effective group work, seek appropriate academic support, explore ways of citing research and maintaining academic integrity.
Make sure to also attend some of the workshops offered through the Health, Wellness, and Accessibility Services office.
Reach Out to Your Instructors
Your instructors are a valuable resource and will be a great support when it comes to your success. It is especially important that you communicate with them on anything you need support with. Some topics to discuss with your professor include:
- Asking for clarification on assignments and tests
- Missing a class or deadline
- Struggling with group exercises
- Accommodations
Your professors are here to support you in your learning. If you have questions related to course content, they are going to be the subject matter experts you need to gain knowledge and credit in your classes.
Professors can connect with students online, in person, and via appointment.
Each Instructor will have their own style of teaching, and communication requirements. Some may hold open office hours, while others may require an appointment. Even within your program area, styles may vary. It is important to establish and maintain a working relationship with each Instructor.
Instructors’ contact information can be found both in the Employee Directory (see below) and in Brightspace. If you are unsure of how to connect with your instructor, feel free to reach out to your Academic Advisor or International Student Advisor for support.
Find Your InstructorCheck your NC Email & Brightspace Announcements
Remember, be sure to check your NC email and announcements on Brightspace! If you aren’t sure how, take a look at the Email and Brightspace guidelines from weeks 1–3.