This exam season, let our content creators help you get ahead. From surviving hours in the library, to shaking up your revision and study routines to taking care of yourself – our student content creators have loads of experience and tips to share about surviving (and even thriving) this exam season.
Have a read
- First up Imogen covers all practicalities in her Ultimate Guide to exams with great advice gathered from her four years at Uni.
- About to sit an online exam? Whether it’s for the first time or not, Luke has some great tips to help you.
- Jacob offers his tips on setting yourself up for success with his piece on preparing for exam
- It sounds simple, but having a solid routine can add some structure to your revision and help you feel less overwhelmed. Imogen has shared her exams routine to help inspire you to start creating yours.
- Hannah also shares what helps her study more effectively and look after her wellbeing.
- Cameron has been on the search for the best library at UoM to study from – read his definitive guide on the best study spots and how to choose which one to try.
- Speaking of libraries, Ray has tips for surviving long sessions in study spaces, and how to make it more bearable for you (and others). Check out surviving the library when it’s busy.
- Finally, we know it’s a stressful time of year, and Daisy has some great advice on dealing with burnout.
Listen at your leisure
Our Manchester Voices student podcast has some great episodes on all things student life – but the Exam wellbeing episode and Revision and Exams tips both make timely listens as our student hosts share their advice for taking care of yourself this exam period.
Watch and learn
Watch final year student, Dorsa chat through her experience with first year, Ruby – and answer her burning questions about the Uni exam experience!
Still looking for study space inspiration? Take a look at Zaynab’s and
Xara’s recent videos.
Remember, if you’re feeling overwhelmed or are finding it difficult to cope with the stress around exams, make sure you get support:

