It’s getting close to the end of the semester at Fresno City College and that means finals week is just around the corner. That means late nights and a lot of studying. Students often stress during this time of the year, trying hard to get the best grade possible. Students must realize that there is always help on campus when they’re struggling with a subject.

FCC students seeking help should always look towards the Tutorial Center, with tutors offering help in writing, math, chemistry, biology and much more. Join study groups with students from your class, its always a good idea to partner-up and share notes. Always go to your instructor and ask additional questions you might have before the exam, your instructors are there to help.

“When preparing for a final in my class, students go to the Tutorial Center, get help from a tutor, review their notes, for study groups with classmates and visit me during my office hours for help” said English instructor Gennean Bolen.

The Associated Student Government of FCC will be having a RAMslam night on Dec. 3 and 4 from 6:30- 10:30 p.m., Late-night tutoring will be available and this will be another chance to get a little more extra studying in before you have to take your finals.

“RAMslam is student driven, with the help of ASG and several years ago they met with library faculty and staff, a way to stay open late, service additional students during finals.”

At RAMslam you will be able to get help from tutors in the areas you’re struggling in the most, have papers for your English class looked at and edited, as these tutors will be on hand to help make sure your finals week of the semester is a success.

“The ASG Committee does a survey every year to see what classes are most difficult for students, this helps us gauge what students need most help with around this time of the year,” said ASG Senator Kyle Borzoni.

They will also be giving away free lunches, Scantrons, blue books, pens and pencils for students who have a student ID.

Tutors are there designated to help you, and FCC students should take advantage of the extra assistance.

Time-management is key in college, with classes, work and other responsibilities it’s completely understandable why a student would be overwhelmed. If you take time out of each day and maximize the time you have for studying you chances of passing your final will increase.

Most students struggle with time-management, having multiple classes means hours of studying, budgeting enough time in the days before your finals, scheduling time to study in correlation to how difficult the class is. Classes you know you’re having trouble in should be a main focus.

FCC students are feeling the pressure of upcoming finals,  overloading on coffee and sugar to fit in a couple of extra hours of studying.

“I go over my notes, make flashcards, take practice tests, schedule enough time to study for each class I am taking,” said Jennifer Serratos, a first year student at FCC.

With all the studying students will be doing in the finals weeks of school, remember to get a good amount of sleep, its important to let your body rest.

6 TIPS ON HOW TO ACE YOUR FINALS

1) Form a study group, its always best to partner-up with a fellow classmate and share notes and ideas.

2) Budget enough time before your finals to study and allow your brain to comprehend the amount of information its taking in.

3) Talk to your teacher and ask questions. They maybe able to answers questions you need the most help with.

4) Always be prepared, From notes, paper and a laptop to study guides and snacks, always be ready

5) Review your notes one last time

6)  Get a good night’s rest before the test.