Managing Test Anxiety What does test anxiety feel like? Some
students experience mainly physical symptoms, such as headaches,
nausea, faintness, feeling too hot or too cold, etc. - Others
experience more emotional symptoms, such as crying easily,
feeling irritable, or getting - A major problem of test anxiety
can be its effect on thinking ability; it can cause a person to
'blank out' or have racing thoughts that are difficult to
control. - Western students are strongly encouraged to seek
assistance in the Student Development Centre if you experience
interfering levels of anxiety prior to and/or during tests and
exams; if you are not a Western student, speak with a counsellor
or physician about What can you do to control test anxiety? - Be
well prepared for the test. - Include as much self-testing in
your review as possible. - Maintain a healthy lifestyle:get
enough sleep, good nutrition, exercise, some personal "down"
time, and a reasonable amount of social interaction. - As you
anticipate the exam, think pos