break
First-Years Question If Workloads Allowed for a “February Break” at All
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As February Break comes to an end, first-year students find that their period of relaxation was filled with a heavy workload.
prelims
After Two Weeks Online, Students Say Prelim Season Has Arrived Abruptly
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As the first prelims of the spring 2022 semester approach, Cornellians are re-adjusting to in-person learning, changing their study habits and rushing to catch up with course material before their tests.
Cornell Health
As Prelims Approach, Students and Experts Discuss Effects of Stress on Mental Health
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The recent switch to in-person classes has excited many students for the semester ahead, but as the first week of prelims approaches, some have expressed apprehension about the start of exams due to the stress they faced last semester.
In November, occurrences of bomb threats and gunmen on campus were followed by finals week. Students including Lindsey Feinstein ’24 and Amber Lao ’24 expressed that they feel built up pressure to finish their assignments and perform on their exams while many are still struggling with poor mental health.
For many, online classes were not an easy undertaking. Feinstein spoke on the stress that online finals this past semester gave her.
“This shift was very abrupt, and it was anxiety-inducing to shift gears into a different format of learning,” said Feinstein. Feinstein said that students have felt a decline in their academic process due to external factors, such as the bomb threats and the gunmen announcement. Feinstein said the threats made her feel less safe on campus, which consequently disrupted her daily routine.
Cornell Alert
After Cornell Unexpectedly Postponed Prelims Last Week, Students Adapt Study Plans
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Students react to Cornell unexpectedly postponing prelims scheduled for last Tuesday, due to a police search for a “man with [a] gun” in Cayuga Heights.
prelims
Students Grapple with In-Person Prelims as Testing Exits Zoom
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The return of in-person exams has posed challenges for Cornellians, including limited space in designated testing rooms, more memorization and increased stress.
Columns
BRENNER | Take a Break
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The relentless pursuit of academic perfection has been weighing heavily on my mind since we returned from fall break. My Fall Break was spent in the Adirondacks without touching or even thinking about the piles of schoolwork I could’ve been doing. After all, it was Fall Break, so I took a break.
prelims
Hundreds Flock to Barton Hall for In-Person Prelims
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While cases continue to rise, in-person prelims are making for some of the largest gatherings among students on campus.
prelims
Stress on Campus Lessens During Prelim Week, Despite Academic Pressures
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Students and professors have learned to cope with a hybrid school environment, making prelims easier to take on this semester.
academics
From Timed Exams to Open-Book Essays, Students Weigh in on Virtual Testing
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Since class resumed on April 6, students have been divided on the topic of online exams.
cognition
The Science Behind Studying: Why Sleep and Time Management are Crucial
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Although it may seem obvious, sleep is actually a very important step to the studying process. While some students think the more time spent studying and less time spent sleeping will help them perform well on the exam, this is not the case.