last-minute studying
[/læst ˈmɪnɪt ˈstʌdiɪŋ/]
noun
estudar de última hora
1. The act of studying intensively shortly before an exam or deadline, typically due to poor time management or procrastination
I resorted to last-minute studying the night before the final exam.
Recorri a estudar de última hora na noite anterior ao exame final.
2. Cramming or rushed academic preparation done with little advance planning
Last-minute studying is never as effective as consistent preparation throughout the semester.
Estudar de última hora nunca é tão eficaz quanto a preparação consistente ao longo do semestre.
Last-minute studying is a widespread academic phenomenon in both Brazilian and American cultures, often viewed negatively by educators but acknowledged as common student behavior. In Brazil, it's frequently discussed in student communities and is sometimes jokingly referred to as part of university culture. The practice reflects broader attitudes toward deadline-driven work and procrastination in both cultures.
NYC Slang
cramming at the last sec / panic studying
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