june 24, 2017 - advice for younger students
#ssn june challenge: week 2, day 6
in my 19 years of existence, i’ve learned quite a few things while in school. i still have two more years to go (and possibly more, if i decide to go to graduate school), but please don’t make the same mistakes as i did. without further ado, here are my tips for you!
keep up your grades, and continue being involved in your school and your community. it’s important to be well-rounded!
even if you feel like you’re good at remembering things, it’s good to write down everything that you need to do every day (and it’s also very satisfying to cross off each task as you go, hehe).
speaking of writing things down, it’s also good to write down everything that’s due in the quarter/semester. grab that syllabus and write down all the due dates into your planner/calendar/bujo! this also allows you to plan ahead so that you can keep track of what’s due in the next few days and what’s to come in the future weeks and months.
don’t be afraid to ask your teachers/professors for help! they want you to succeed!
don’t procrastinate on writing papers! work on a little every day, even if you only end up writing half a page for one day. progress is progress, and you’ll save yourself from stressing out the day before the paper is due.
when you take notes, make sure that they’re actually meaningful and that they make sense to you. don’t take notes just for the sake of taking notes or just because you’re required to do so.
when you’re studying, no matter what study method you’re using, the key thing to remember is that although many tests and exams are about retrieval and jogging your memory, you need to be able to actually understand what you’ve studied and learned. once you understand something, everything else becomes a lot easier. take matters into your own hands and make the most of it.
SCHOLARSHIPS! APPLY FOR THEM! WINNING FREE MONEY IS GREAT! THEY’LL HELP YOU A LOT WHEN IT COMES TO PAYING FOR YOUR COLLEGE TUITION LATER ON! ^_^
here are some more tips if you’re an incoming high school senior!
here are some more tips if you plan on majoring in music in college/university!
friendly competition is nice every now and then, but please don’t go as far as always comparing yourself to other students.
it’s okay to eat lunch by yourself sometimes.
time management is key, and knowing your priorities is important.
remember to take breaks! you may think that you’re able to plow through 4 hours of studying, but honestly, you’re likely to lose focus partway through. let yourself rest for a few minutes before getting back to work. of course, you can reward yourself once you’re all done! :)
for college/university: don’t feel pressured to join a fraternity or a sorority to make friends and have fun. greek life isn’t for everyone. there are plenty of other ways to network!
don’t be afraid to sit in the front of the class, especially if you’re short like me, lol.
don’t stress/bum yourself out over things. the small stuff matters, but don’t sweat the small stuff too much. whatever happens, happens. life goes on.
as many people have said several times in the past, YOUR GRADES AND YOUR GPA DON’T DEFINE YOU.
coffee doesn’t always have to be the instant solution to staying awake and focused. chew some gum. eat a snack. get up from your desk and walk around for a bit, then sit back down and continue working. drink some cold water. there are a bunch of ways to keep your energy going!
eat all your meals. take your meds. drink plenty of water. get enough sleep. clean yourself. you and your personal health (this includes your mental health, too!) come first. please take care of yourself. <3
that’s about it! i hope these tips help you, and if they don’t…well, at least i can say that i tried. feel free to message me any time if you’d like more tips/advice, and i’d be happy to help. hope you’re all having a wonderful day/night! good luck, and keep on keepin’ on!