At this workshop, there were three professors who taught in the English, Biology, and Calculus departments, respectively. Each professor offered tips on how to succeed on finals and what to expect on a typical final. The professors, in general, discussed that finals are meant to evaluate a professor and how well they taught the material to the students. The professors give finals because they want to see whether or not the students understood the material presented to them by the professors. These professors made us realize that professors, for the most part, are not "out to fail us", rather, they want us to understand the material and to succeed. This workshop made me feel more comfortable confronting my professors if I ever had any questions or concerns. The professors at Albright College are very understanding and are here to help students.
One thing that I learned from this workshop is that students should study in advance for finals and not for multiple hours at a time, rather, study for a couple hours and take a break and come back to studying later. Also, it is important to not "pull an all-nighter" the day before a final; in the long-run it is not beneficial. It is important to get a good night's rest the day before the final. I also learned that when a student receives the final, one should take a moment to look over all the questions before starting the actual exam; this helps a student remember the material.
Overall, this was a very helpful workshop. I would attend workshops similar to this one if they were ever offered again. This workshop taught students that we shouldn't be afraid of finals and not to stress about them because with the proper preparation and organization, a student can get a good grade on finals. The most important thing to remember is that the professors here should not intimidate one; they are here to help one learn the material in one's classes.
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