useful tips for students [pt.1]
conjured some tips from my personal experience or from what i have observed others doing. heads up that it’s perfectly fine if these tips may not be applicable for you. we are all different yet wonderful human beings.
make sure to always pack tissues like at least two packets as it bounds to get cold soon
also, pack some wipes. just in case you decide to eat greasy food or someone spills something on you. accidents happen.
keep a power bank/charger on you, in case your phone/device dies
have some emergency cash with you, wherever you go. it doesn’t have to be a lot, just enough for transport or food
have a study group chat with your peers. it will be beneficial in the long term, especially when you missed out on a lesson/lecture or you do not understand something
failure is a part of life. learn from it. learn how to pick yourself up and use it as a learning experience.
remember that everyone has a different learning style. what may work for them may not work for you and vice versa
do a little bit of work every day. even drafting your essay is enough.
don’t leave your work until the last minute
just avoid procrastinating. it makes you feel like shit afterwards
you don’t need to spend 65738 hours on one subject.
focus on the subject/topic that you are struggling on
it’s okay to have study burn out. make sure to take care of yourself first
and it’s absolutely okay to not being able to grasp a concept at first. even though you may be slower than the rest, remember that everyone learns at a different pace. you will get the concept eventually. your efforts will pay off.
don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it
but please don’t make fun of others when they struggle. just don’t.
not following a timetable for studying is cool
study smart child, not hard.
switch around with your study methods. find what works for you and what doesn’t. but don’t do that when you have exams nearby
it’s okay to forget stuff, mistakes happen - keep a note to yourself to not let it happen again
show up to class, you heathen
and please, for the love of bees, pay attention in class no matter how boresome or tedious you find. you are not going to learn anything through scrolling on your social media or gossiping with the person next to you
don’t procrastinate, seriously, study first then play later
reward yourself! when accomplishing something! or getting that grade that you wanted!
bring a snack!!! your stomach will thank you later
always bring a drink, preferably water, to stay hydrated
studying 24/7 is not healthy
self-care is a must - whether that means wearing face masks, having a day off from studying, binge watching a show, tidying up a room or even calling a friend. you need a break sometimes.
remember that you are still growing as a person
exercise! is! a! requirement!
meditate to relieve some of that tension
if you need to cry, then do so. don’t bottle up your emotions
avoid energy drinks and coffee if you are going to try to pull an all-nighter
your health, whether it’s physical or mental, is important
darling, you’re important. remember that.
