Pregnant Student Tommitrise Collins Pictured Completing Exam During Labour
Pushing For Those Grades! Pregnant Student Pictured Completing Exam During Labour
Sara C Nelson— The Huffington Post UK
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An expectant mother who was rushed into hospital five days before her due date was not about to let a little thing like giving birth get in the way of finishing her exams.
Tommitrise Collins’ contractions were just three minutes apart when she was snapped sitting up in her hospital bed, intently working on her psychology paper.
The 21-year-old was photographed by her sister Shanell Brinkley-Chapman at the Coliseum Medican Centre in Macon, Georgia, on 12 November.
It was captioned: “This is what you call ‘strong priorities’. Contractions three minutes apart and still takes her psychology test! You are going to be a great mom baby sis!”
Once that was out the way, the image was followed by a picture of Collins cuddling her healthy newborn Tyler.
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To do list: Sit exam, deliver baby
The snap was shared more than 15,000 times and Collins has become something of an internet celebrity in the meantime.
She added: “It took me 4-5 hours after the opening of the test to try to put the pain to the side and do it so I wouldn’t have to do it later and I could enjoy my newborn.”
10 Study Tips To Make Exam Prep Less Stressful
Handwrite It On Paper (01 of10)
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Instead of typing out your notes, write them down on paper for better retention. Research has found that the act of holding a pen and creating shapes on paper sends feedback signals to the brain, leaving a "motor memory" which makes it easier to later recall the information. Typing or digitally recording did not have the same cognitive effect. So although it may take you longer, hand-writing notes could pay off in the long run. (credit:Shutterstock)
Switch It Up (02 of10)
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Moving locations can help refresh your studying when your mind starts to lag. If you've been studying in your room, try moving to the kitchen table or going to the library when you start to lose motivation. It can help bring a wandering mind back to the task at hand, and also potentially improve your memory of the material. "When the outside context is varied, the information is enriched, and this slows down forgetting,” psychologist Dr. Robert Bjork told the New York Times. (credit:Shutterstock)
Try Meditation(03 of10)
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Meditation has been shown to boost focus and improve test scores. A recent University of California at Santa Barbara study found that mindfulness meditation improved college students' testing ability, and another study found that students who meditated before a lecture got better scores on a post-lecture quiz than students who didn't meditate. In the weeks leading up to your big exam, try sitting quietly and focusing on the breath for just five minutes twice a day, in the morning and evening, to improve focus and mental clarity. (credit:Shutterstock)
Take A Breather (04 of10)
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Studying for longer isn't always better: Studies have found that taking a 10-minute walking break can help improve your focus for up to two hours afterwards. (credit:Shutterstock)
Test Yourself(05 of10)
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Giving yourself a practice test can be an effective way to ease pre-exam jitters and identify gaps in your knowledge. Research has found that active study methods, like taking practice tests, are more effective than other strategies, like highlighting or summarizing. With enough practice, you'll feel like an old pro by the time you sit down for your ACT or calc final. (credit:Shutterstock)
Drink Lots Of Water(06 of10)
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This is especially true if you've been relying on coffee or energy drinks, which can have a dehydrating effect, to get you through long study sessions. Even mild dehydration can impair cognitive functioning and mental performance -- so make sure to keep a bottle of water next to you at all times when you're studying. (credit:Shutterstock)
DON'T Cram(07 of10)
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Cramming may seem like the best way to make sure you've got everything covered right before the exam, but it's actually counterproductive. Not only will you be exhausted the morning of exam, but your fatigued brain won't be able to recall information as well as if you were well-rested. Trust us: There's no quick fix. Start studying around a month before your exams, pace yourself, and get some sleep the night before. (credit:Shutterstock)
Make It A Group Effort (08 of10)
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Studying in a group can be helpful, if you choose the right group and stay focused on the material so that your studying doesn't veer off-course. Try limiting your group to three or four members (all of whom are serious about getting work done), appoint a group leader, and make an agenda of everything you need to get through and how much time each item will take. (credit:Shutterstock)
Divide And Conquer(09 of10)
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Not all exams are created equal, so don't feel the need to divide your studying equally between different subjects. Assess each exam in terms of difficulty and your own level of knowledge, and spend more time on the sections that you know will be more challenging for you. (credit:Shutterstock)
Listen To Relaxing Music(10 of10)
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Listening to soothing classical or instrumental music can help a wandering mind stay focused. Research has found that workers who listened to music completed their tasks more efficiently and came up with better ideas than those who didn't. (credit:Shutterstock)