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After the hectic days of exams, full of tension and stress, when the exams are done, it's time to have fun. If you're feeling too lethargic to plan some fun escapades post-exam, this article will come to your rescue.
Steps
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1Put away all your books, texts and papers. The nice thing is, you don't need to think about those right now. Take a good break from the studies.
- Don't throw anything away, just in case you need to sit an exam again. You never know.
- In addition, it might be a good idea to save school supplies such as folders or pens. It will save you tons of money if you do this every year.
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2Don't think about how your exam went or what the result will be. What's done is done, stressing out won't change your score. If you worked hard and gave your all, chances are you did okay.
- Avoid doing post-mortems on the exam with your friends. There is no point and at least one of you is bound to be completely wrong.
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4Read for pleasure and not for learning. Choose books, comics, magazines and papers that interest you so that you can enjoy yourself when reading. Enjoy learning about your personal interests, rather than the curriculum. None of this should feel like a chore.
- Pick up reading material from a local library. It could be fun to have a book shopping trip with friends.
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5Go to parties. This will require you to be energetic, but parties can also help you feel more excited and awake. Grab some friends and either hold a party of your own or go to other parties you know about. Dance the night away and catch up on all the missed gossip. Try catching up with your old friends. Going down the memory lane of good times along with friends can help relieve stress and tension of the exams.
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6Listen to music. Lie back, turn on the music and simply enjoy listening to it for a while.[3]
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7Go for drives. Grab a few friends and do some interesting drives. Or grab your soulmate and take a long drive somewhere special. Go to places you love visiting and enjoy your time there.[4]
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9Get energetic. Go for a bike ride, a run, a swim or a visit to the gym. Get a new exercise regime underway, to help you restore fitness that you might have neglected during the exam period.
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10Visit nature. Go for a hike, a stroll or even a camping trip. Getting into nature can help you to relax and feel completely away from everything for a time.
- Try some stargazing. It's a relaxing and fun way to spend a few nights with friends, on the back lawn. You could even pitch tents out there together.
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11Take your dog for walks. Spend more time with your pets. They might have noticed you were stressed for a while, so give them your less stressed self now and plenty of attention.
Community Q&A
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QuestionIts winter and I finished my mid-year exams. What do I do when one day is left for my school?Community AnswerGather all your buddies and spend some quality time, or set up a time when you all can get together during vacation.
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QuestionMy exams are over, I am 12 and can't drive. My friends live far away, so we mostly meet at school. What can I do now?Community AnswerYou could text each other or message or even play games over the internet. You could also try to make a new friend or two who live closer to you.
Warnings
- Drink responsibly. If you're underage, don't drink alcohol at all.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://www.iol.co.za/education/5-things-to-do-after-exams-ccf21043-0fac-40a7-ab82-1dee0c94c5b3
- ↑ https://studenthut.com/articles/12-things-do-after-you%E2%80%99ve-finished-your-exams
- ↑ https://www.iol.co.za/education/5-things-to-do-after-exams-ccf21043-0fac-40a7-ab82-1dee0c94c5b3
- ↑ https://www.iol.co.za/education/5-things-to-do-after-exams-ccf21043-0fac-40a7-ab82-1dee0c94c5b3
- ↑ https://www.makingsense-sg.com/things-to-do-after-you-finish-exams/
- ↑ https://studenthut.com/articles/12-things-do-after-you%E2%80%99ve-finished-your-exams