Midterms are coming up, and we know it can be a stressful time for students. Here are some tips from the Office of Student Life for a successful and safe midterm season!
Stressed about an exam? Need a quiet place to study? There are academic resources available to help!
- Check out student-favorite study spots at Wells Library and the Indiana Memorial Union.
- Connect with professors during office hours or by email.
- Ask for help with free academic support like the Academic Support Center, Student Academic Center, or Writing Tutorial Services.
Mental well-being is important, especially during stressful times like midterms. Keep your emotions in check with the following:
- Visit the Wellness House to relax, renew, and revitalize. Drop in and relax anytime in the Quiet Room, Fireplace Room, Meditation Space, and Collaboration Space.
- Stop by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for safe, welcoming, and affirming mental health treatment. Anyone is welcome to attend Mindfulness in the Meadow, a class led by CAPS counselors where you’ll learn strategies to improve stress, depression, and anxiety.
- Blow off some steam and meet friends for a pick-up game at the Northwest Recreation Courts.
- Find your center at the Wellness Studio and try cutting-edge equipment like CryoLounge+, HydroMassage, and RelaxSpace.
Don’t study on an empty stomach! Make meals a priority and stay fueled this midterms season.
- Bring your emotional support water bottle to stay hydrated and alert.
- Treat yourself to tasty on-campus spots like Sugar & Spice, Whitfield Grill, and The Globe.
- For students, faculty, and staff experiencing food insecurity, check in to Crimson Cupboard for access to free, nutritious food to help you feel your best, including Hoosier Foodie Meal Kits for easy meal prep.
It’s better to sleep than pull an all-nighter. Stay fresh and get your rest!
- College students typically need seven to nine hours of sleep each night.
- Set a relaxing nighttime routine to help unwind before bed. Whether it’s 10 steps of skincare or relaxing with a book, having a nighttime routine will help you get more sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.
- Are you an avid energy drink or coffee lover? Watch your caffeine intake. Caffeine can stay in the body for four to seven hours and may be responsible for restless nights, anxiety, and headaches.
For more midterm tips and resources, follow @iustudentlife. Good luck, Hoosiers!
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