Stress, panic, and frustration are common symptoms of those facing finals as their semester comes to an end.

The dreadful all-nighter is one used among college students everywhere and to some it works, but others aren’t quite as lucky.

Fortunately there is a cure for this and Cerritos College students share their tips that could be beneficial to those stuck in a rut.

“I feel a little stress but nothing to go crazy about. I think finding time to study is probably my biggest worry, said Rudi Maravilla, English major.

Finals at Cerritos begin May 17 and go throughout the week. Each class is allowed two hours for their students to finish their final. Finals begin as early as 6:30 a.m. with the latest ending at 10 p.m.

With students preparing for their finals sometimes tips and suggestions might come in handy. It could relieve some of the stress and help them better prepare.

“The biggest advice I can give anyone in getting through their finals with good grades, is not to procrastinate,” Maravilla said.

Procrastination is a vicious habit to acquire. According to a study done at the University of South Florida, approximately 95 percent of the college students experience procrastination. This leads to students failing on exams and homework which could result in failing the class.

Maravilla also stated that managing his time wisely is of great importance and not to leave the studying for the final the night before.

Hannah Flanagan, sociology major is a mother as well as a student, and suggests that studying well in advance is of great help.

With resources like iFalcon available to students, they can get read articles on how to improve their study habits and how to help if they are struggling to study on their own.

Students also pitched in their ideas on what the college can do to improve their help during finals week.

“I would love it if there were online practice tests that we could take prior to our finals,” Flanagan said.

Maravilla commented that if the library hours were not extended then the college should definitely get on top of that.

Professors as well as students have helpful words of advice to those in need of a little help.

“The obvious stuff is found at iFalcon ,but don’t procrastinate. Understanding is more important than rote memorization,” said Janet McLarty-Schroeder, professor of Astronomy and Physics.

Professors are of great help when it comes to finals. They are there to teach but also to assist their students.

“Don’t be scared to ask your professor what material you should focus on. Most professors are very happy to help you with what you need to know for the final,” Maravilla suggested.

Flanagan said she would appreciate if the teachers would include answers along with their study guides to make it a bit easier to study the material.

Websites like www.studygs.net are designed to help those in academic need. It ranges from everything to effective study habits to tips on how to take tests.