So, itās that time of the year again, back to school. And right now, some of you are probably panicking a little because, letās face it, school starts soon and you have not glanced at your to-do list since June. But donāt be afraid, lots of us are in the same boat. I myself ambitiously drafted out a long list of things to do this summer, including studying C++, studying Chinese, preparing for new course work, studying quiz bowl, and exercising. However, I was abroad for five weeks, spent lots of weekends at the beach, slept in, and generally slacked off. Now, itās not too late to pick up the pace and get into the study grind to get a good start this school year. Below are some useful tips!
Print off your new school schedule immediately and build your personal schedule around that. (Figure out which time blocks are for studying, exercise, sleep, mealtime, extracurriculars, and chill time.)
Buy a planner and start using it. It doesnāt have to be personalized or fancy, just make sure it suits your taste and is usable. Even though you may not have classwork right now, start using it to complete tasks and get in the habit of writing in it.
Search up your teachers/professors on RateMyProfessor to (kinda) know what youāre in for. Obviously, those reviews are a little skewed so read them with a grain of salt, but know which professors are lecture heavy and which classes rely on the textbook. This really helped me last year.
Get in the habit of reading and writing a bit everyday. That way, your first assignment wonāt be nearly as painful. Just write a little in a journal or read some NYT articles to critically engage your brain.Ā
Look over the first chapter of your textbooks. The first chapter and introduction in books really explain what the course is about, so if youāre afraid of feeling stranded in class, read them.
If you have questions or concerns about your courses, email your professors or teachers. They want to help their students.
Map out where you have to go for each class. Whether itās changing floor in the same building or booking it across campus, make sure you know where youāre going the first week of class. Highlight your routes on a map of the school if you need.
Itās nice to sleep in over summer break, but start waking yourself up earlier. Figure out what time you need to wake up, factor in the 7-8 hours of sleep you need, and determine the ideal bedtime. Set an alarm and start slowly winding back your wake up time. For example, if I need to get up at 7:00 AM for school, Iāll sleep until 8:30 for one week. Then Iāll wake up at 8:00 the next week, and 7:30 the week after that so my body can slowly adjust to the earlier mornings.
On a similar note, start going to bed at the appropriate time. It may be frustrating to do so when itās still bright out at night, but this really helps your body adjust. The lights from devices keep you up, so get accustomed to ditching the electronics before you get in bed.
Make sure your outfits are school ready. I know my math lecture is in a really chilly old building, so Iām pulling out a few sweaters to bring with me to class. If your school has a dress code (which can be annoying) or uniform, make sure your outfits comply.
Get your bag and supplies ready. This is fun for me, because I usually end up shopping and getting some new cute accessories and stationery.
Start a new healthy habit with the school year. This is a good time to try to stick in something new. Get a reusable water bottle and try to drink 8 cups a day, or add meditation to your night routine. You wonāt regret it!
Now, most of these tips are applicable to both high school and college, but if you want high school or college specific tips, let me know in my messages or ask box and Iāll make another post. Have an amazing school year!
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