Free from Frenzy: Reducing Final Exam Stress for First-Year Students

Abstract

Most students experience a flurry of stress and panic regarding final exams—especially first-year students. Discover how one library has helped alleviate some of that stress for students. The weekend before finals week the library hosts Cram Jam (sponsored by the campus’s Office of Learning Assistance) where students can study in groups and get assistance from tutors and librarians while munching on snacks and getting a caffeine fix. Stress-relieving finals week activities in the library include coloring, play-doh, puzzles, puppies, silent dance parties, and more!