Make the Most Out of Finals

It’s that time of the year- finals! To some, merely mentioning the word will send them into a panic attack. Others actually look forward to finals season. What kind of crazy human being would EVER look forwards to finals? I’m glad you asked.

Flashnotes users do! Finals time is the best time to gather up all those notes and flashcards and make a profit off of them. Want to spend your summer sipping lemonade and vodka by the pool? How about handcrafting a good ‘ol fashioned 30 foot long slip ‘n slide? Whatever you decide to do, you can pay for your extravagant college lifestyle by selling your notes!

Whether you’ve already finished finals or you still have 6 more to go, we can help you.

If you’ve already finished finals: Go out and enjoy that summer sun! Taste the sweet freedom because it won’t last long. I know you probably don’t want to think about this right now, but even though you may be finished with this semester, there’s no better time to start preparing for next semester.

If you’ve already signed up for classes next semester, check out the materials available on Flashnotes to get a good idea of what you’ve gotten yourself into next semester. Give yourself a little time to soak up the sunshine and enjoy a much-needed break from school, but just don’t forget that the earlier you can start preparing for next semester, the smoother it will go.

 

If you still have to take finals: Now is the best time to really put some effort into those flashcards and study guides (not that we didn’t have faith in your studying ability before- we know you’re always on your best behavior). However, now is your time to shine. Finals season is the perfect time to sell those comprehensive study materials.

The key to a successful Flashnotes experience is marketing your material. You can make the best study guide in the entire world, but how will anyone know it’s the best if they haven’t seen it? We’ve seen that the best way to market your notes is through Blackboard or Moodle (whichever system your school supports). Shoot your classmates a quick email, and you’ll be on your way to earning summer fun money and making friends.

The end of finals doesn’t necessarily mean the end of Flashnotes. We’ll be here all summer long to answer any questions you can come up with (even the ridiculous ones). Happy Studying!

6 Ways to Make an Epic Exit From Your Final

I’ve finished a lot of finals in my lifetime, but you don’t need me to tell you how relieving it is to strut out that door knowing that you are home free. The first thing you want to do is yell at the top of your lungs. But what will you say that will make the biggest impact? Should you yell or just run away and never look back?

I feel your pain. The only problem with actually finishing your finals is that you can’t figure out how to make the perfect exit. What are you going to do?! I’m glad you asked.

1. Bring cheerleaders and/or the school mascot to escort you out of the final. Make sure they chant your name as loud as possible and there is confetti thrown on your professor’s desk. There’s nothing better than being publicly recognized for your accomplishments. Even if you don’t feel like you aced the test- your cheerleaders don’t care. They just want to cheer you on anyways!
2. “I’m The Boss! I’m The Boss! I’m The Boss! I’m… The… Boss!”- Raging Bull
3. Set your phone ringtone to your favorite super hero’s theme song. As soon as you’re finished with your final, abruptly stand up and yell, “I must go, my people need me!” as you bolt out the door.
4. Bring a boom box to your final if you can find one. If not, any ‘ol speakers will work. Play an epic exit song as you turn in your final. Here are our top songs: “We Are the Champions”, “Started at the Bottom” and “School’s Out”. Make sure that whatever song you chose is both relatable and energizing. (No sense in playing a classic love song is there?)
5. Memorize the words to “A Whole New World” from Aladdin and choreograph a simple ballroom dance with your buddy from class. Wait until both of you have finished your final and then start singing as soon as you both stand up to turn it in. Slam your final on the professor’s desk and have “Aladdin” carry you out the door to start your whole new life together.
6. There’s nothing more effective than yelling “I’M DONE” and laughing manically at the poor people next to you still viciously trying to scribble out answers to questions that they don’t know. Not saying that I’ve done this, but I’ve heard it’s fun.

Seriously though, I want to congratulate you on finishing your finals. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to actually finish a semester. Now go enjoy your summer! If you have an epic exit from one of your finals, I want to hear about it!