This finals week, FSU Libraries are diving into the theme of Survivor! Drawing inspiration from the enduring social strategy game with over 40 seasons, our upcoming events and resources are designed to help students tackle their academic challenges with resilience and determination.
“Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast” is a famous Survivor tagline often quoted by host Jeff Probst. It helps players organize the most effective strategies for winning the game (Holmes, 2015). In Season 34 of Survivor: Game Changers, Jeff Probst explains “Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast” to the jury at the Final Tribal Council, highlighting how each aspect is crucial to beating the other castaways and becoming the Sole Survivor (Probst et al., 2017, 1:17:42).
In the blog post below, we’ve outlined strategies to help you outwit, outplay, and outlast your final exams and finish the semester on top! Discover these resources and more online at lib.fsu.edu.
Outwit
The first aspect of Survivor, outwit, refers to the “social part of the game,” including “your alliances” and “relationships” (Probst et al., 2017, 1:18:06).
Don’t be blindsided by your finals this semester. Form alliances with the Libraries and utilize our services when you need extra support. Stop by Strozier Library for ACE Tutoring in Chemistry, Math, and Physics, plus receive help from the Reading Writing Center. Visit Dirac for more Chemistry Tutoring, and be sure to contact your subject librarian with any research questions!
Outplay
Outplay is the second essential element of winning Survivor and completing your final projects. This concerns how you “respond to the hand you’re dealt” (Probst et al., 2017, 1:18:24).
When there are unexpected twists and challenges this finals week, you can use library resources for an extra advantage. Double-check our library hours & book a study room online on the main library website. Also, cut the confusion out of citing sources with the help of this research guide: guides.lib.fsu.edu/citations!
Outlast
Finally, “the most critical,” outlast your finals by taking a well-deserved break from outwitting and outplaying (Probst et al., 2017, 1:18:28). Visit Dirac or Strozier Library for our end-of-semester events to de-stress and fuel up!
Dirac Library Events
Monday, 12/4, 2-4 pm: Survivor Challenges
Monday, 12/11, 5:00-6:30 pm: Finals Fuel
Strozier Library Events
Wednesday, 12/6, 2-4 pm: Survivor Challenges
Wednesday, 12/13, 5:00-6:30 pm: Finals Fuel
Secure the biggest comeback in finals week history and end the Fall semester strong with FSU Libraries! Survivors ready? Go!
References
Holmes, M. (2015, June 3). The Ultimate Survivor Glossary. Inside Survivor. https://insidesurvivor.com/the-ultimate-survivor-glossary-980
Probst, J., Burnett, M., & Parsons, C. (Executive Producers). (2017, May 24). No Good Deed Goes Unpunished (Season 34, Episode 12) [TV series episode]. Survivor: Game Changers — Mamanuca Islands. CBS Studios.
This post was written by Alaina Faulkner, Student Engagement Associate at FSU Libraries.
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