Managing Examination Anxiety

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As the semester draws to an end and the examination period approaches, the anxiety level of students tends to rise with butterflies in the stomach and worrying thoughts. 'Will I be able to answer the questions?' 'Have I done enough revision?' - are indications of exam nerves that are probably familiar to all students. For this reason, the Department of Health Care and Counseling (Student Affairs Division) organized and presented an interactive discussion entitled Managing Examination Anxiety at Prince Mohammad University presented by Mr. Ross Young. Study skills, time management and relaxation techniques were subjects discussed. The interactive discussion was very important from the students’ perspective in order for them to understand several issues with regards to managing examination anxiety.

Feedback immediately after the workshop clearly indicated that all students felt that their attendance was very worthwhile, and that the most highly rated part of the session was the question and answer time.