It’s that time of year when exams are approaching and so are those awful deadlines! Don’t forget, it is also Christmas – a time for you to relax. If you are struggling to find a balance between working hard and also having fun, then this blog will come to use to you.  

At Bournville, we know how stressful it can be (we have many students after all), and we just want to give you some tips on how to relax this holiday. 

Firstly, remember that it is Christmas. 

Secondly, remember that if you work hard you get to play hard. Try to devise a revision timetable, or “study days”, making sure you have some time-out for Christmas TV or a day out with your friends.  

A good tip is if you are revising, don’t revise stuff you already know. It may make you feel good, but it’s boring and you don’t need to do it. Revise the stuff you don’t know and save time. 

For those with coursework, set study days and make sure you keep to the targets. Try to do a paragraph a day - this breaks it up and it doesn’t swamp you over Christmas. 

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all, from Bournville College!