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[sara-laughed]

A full list of my guides to college success!

How to get your best grades in college (x)

The ultimate guide to college organization (x)

How to write the perfect college essay (x)

The ultimate guide to packing for college (x)

How to stay calm and reduce stress during college (x)

45 tips for staying organized in college (x)

How to prepare for college over the summer (x)

5 best apps for college students (x)

How to make a study plan for finals (x)

College is not “one size fits all” (and that’s a good thing) (x)

[nanafterglow]

How I study for a big test!

this year is my first one at university, so i think it would be really nice to share with all of you the steps that i follow when i have an importan exam!

first thing that i need to tell you is that is very importan to have enough time to study for your exam because otherwise you are going to be more stressed than normal!

so here i leave you the steps that i follow to study for a big test, i hope you find it helpful!

first of all i read all my notes and then i underline the most importants parts

when i underline everything, i do a list of the most importants topics of the subject (that helps me to have a mental guide of the important things to write down on the exam)

 i read everything over and over again till i fully understand everything!

if there is something i don’t  fully understand i try to ask someone from my class or my teacher

once i understand everything, or almost everything, i do mind maps. In this link you can learn how to mind map :) 

if the subject requires memorize, i use the blank sheet method which involves taking out a blanck sheet and writting down everything you need to know about a topic without looking at your notes. i found this method really useful

once a know everything i make flashcards (only i do it if i need to learn definitions) 

and finally, to revise the topic a just read all my notes, mind maps, flashcards, etc. that i have done 

and that’s everything i do to prepare myself for a big exam! i hope that you find it useful! and remember that exams are important but you also need time for yourself so if you are feeling stressed just relax a little bit, watch your favourie show, talk with some friends, listen to music or just go for a walk!!!

[gomedorgohome]

Many of you ask what to do when your motivation levels are low and how to stay motivated to study. Although it is really hard to stay motivated at all times (more about it later), we decided to share some things that may help you stay motivated and focused on working.

1. Define your exact goal To stay motivated you need to know why exactly you need to be motivated. Write down (specifically!) what you want to achieve and an approximate time you need for it. Remember to be realistic and not go too easy (but also not too hard) on yourself. For example, avoid writing “finish all the stuff- approx. 3 days” and instead write “finish revision- approx. 4 hours, rewrite notes- approx. 1 hour, plan upcoming week- approx. 45 minutes”. You need a clear idea of what you want to accomplish.

2. Break it down Once you have a specific goal, break it down into smaller pieces. So if you want to “study for a test”, you probably should “re-read necessary chapters”, “take notes”, maybe “watch lectures online”, “do old tests”, “re-read notes”. That way you aren’t facing a seemingly unachievable (so automatically demotivating) goal, but many smaller, and therefore easier to tackle tasks. Also, there is nothing as satisfying and motivating as crossing something off a to-do-list :)

3. Reward yourself after finishing your task If you actually finished writing this paper or you did study for 3 hours, you really deserve this 30 minutes break or an episode of your favorite show or a cupcake or a manicure. Having something to look forward to while studying actually helps. Just remember to be honest with yourself and to keep the ‘work done’ to ‘rewards received’ ratio reasonable

4. Tell someone what you plan to do Tell your friend or your parents or anyone who may hold you accountable what you want to do. That way, they will actually expect you to do this and you will feel more motivated (as being afraid of shame is actually a great motivator)

5. Try to make studying as pleasurable as possible Clean you desk. Have some water. Prepare a tiny snack. Have all the books necessary in front of you. Tell you family/ roommates that you’ll be studying and therefore need peace and quiet. Turn off your phone and TV. If you can, invest in some nice stationery (though it isn’t necessary by any means!). Try not to hurry. It sounds super simple, but it is true that it’s easier to work/ study if your working space is is nice.

6. Keep track of your progress and accomplishments so far Seeing how much you did and achieved so far, helps you to keep going in the moments of lowest motivation, which brings me to..

7. Just start. This is an amazing tip, which works every single time. It’s much easier to keep working than to start working. Get off the couch and do just one thing- read one chapter, watch one lecture. Sometimes this small action can completely flip you attitude and get you back on track of studying.

8. Remember there is no such thing as stupid motivator You get motivated by printing out motivational quotes and sticking them around your room? Great! Wanting to become next Tu YouYou keeps you going? Awesome! You study so you can get a great job and afford pretty shoes and nice cars? Good for you! Just thinking about Addison Montgomery makes you want to study? Amazing! Remember that whatever keeps you focused and motivating, it is great as it serves it purpose and you should never be ashamed of what it is!

9. Don’t get distracted by your mistakes- learn from them It happened and you survived. There is no point in reminiscing, focus instead on what you can do better next time. You can use the feelings of sadness and anger as motivators, just remember not to drown in them

10. Create a studying routine and stick to it There are days when nothing makes you motivated and they happen to everybody. That’s why it is so important to establish a studying routine- so even on days when studying is the last thing you want to do, you still do it- because you “programmed” yourself to do so. Sometimes, when nothing works you simply need to hustle. Celebrate those days, because having done something during those days is the greatest victory of all :)

11. And always remember that being able to study is a great privilege Even when it seems like the worst of chores

Good luck!

[thaniastudies]

Foolproof Guide to School Success!

Hi! I just finished my first year of college and I definitely have to credit the studyblr community for all the useful information and tips! I currently closed the year with a 4.0 and don’t plan on stopping!

 In high school I was an ok student but I decided to change all that when I started college. So, whether you’re in high school or college, it’s never late to change and attain academic excellence! So here are my tips! 

Try to get an early start on your day and sit closest to the front as possible. Studies show that sitting in the front of class will improve your grades and knowledge! 

A study showed that those who sat in the front achieved an average of 80% while those in the middle achieved an average of 71.6% on their exams. And guess who did even worse.. unfortunately those in the back scored an average of 68.1%

Distractions are decreased because there’s no one sitting in front of you, just the lecture which basically forces you to pay attention.

This increases the likelihood of your professor getting to know you. Why is that important? Well, in an accounting course I once took, I sat in the front, attended extra tutoring sessions hosted by that instructor, and generally put in extra effort in the class. By the end of the semester everyone was really struggling, over 20 students flunked out, and even my tips weren’t getting me to that A I wanted. Well, because I had established who I was and that I was serious about the class, my instructor bumped my final course grade from an 88% to 93%! She said she noticed the effort I put in so she gave me the grade she thought I deserved

Seriously, sit in the front!! 

Ok, now that you have a good spot in the class, make sure you take great notes! The Cornell notes system is great but do whatever works best for you. 

Abbreviate often

Date your notes at the top so you can order them chronologically. This will make studying a breeze later on. 

Find a color coding system that works for you. Highlight main ideas and vocab. 

Find a notebook that works for you. I was lucky enough to score 20 moleskines at my local thrift store at 1 dollar a piece so I’ve been using those. 

If you prefer loose leaf paper, buy a bunch and stick it into a flexible binder so you can organize and reorganize your paper. 

Use post-its and sticky tabs to add extra info that you might have left out during class. Use sticky tabs to find certain notes faster. 

These are some of my favorite note taking supplies:

These Pilot G-Tec pens are some of my favorite pens ever! They are super smooth and the lines are really fine. This 5 pack costs around $11 which is pretty affordable!

Mead notebooks are a classic staple. Seriously these are super durable!

These sticky post-it tab hybrids work really well for marking a page and highlighting important info. 

Mildliners are really nice and the colors are not to bright. A pack runs around $7 and a 3 pack is $15 on Amazon. 

If you want to go the extra mile, retyping up your notes is a great idea. That way your in class notes can be messy and it won’t matter since you’re going to type them up anyway. One Note is awesome for notes. 

I developed my own system for deciding on how I will study and how often I will study. It goes something like this:

Rank your classes in order of difficulty into three sections:

Easy, medium, and hard….

Easy classes get one point

Medium classes get two points

Hard classes get three points 

Is the class math related? ….. add 2 points

Is it science related? …… add 2 points

Is the class a subject that you struggle with? ….. add 3 points

is the class AP? ……… 3 points 

Add up the points for each class. 

Classes with 1-3 points: 

these classes are generally easy and have an easy instructor, contain info you already know, etc. 

These classes get 45 minutes a day in your schedule and minimal studying on weekends. 

Classes with 4-8 points:

These classes might need some more effort so try to…

Set aside an hour a day and 30 minutes on weekends. 

Classes with 9 points and up:

These classes are usually more intense, have daily assignments, have a strict instructor, etc. 

Set 2 hours a day and an hour or more on weekends. Consider going to free tutoring provided by your school, join a study group, or go to your instructor’s office hours. 

Plan your months, weeks, and days in advance! Keep a planner, calendar, or bullet journal. I personally use a bullet journal and keep a calendar printable in each binder I have for my classes. 

Include due dates, exam dates, when your rentals are due, etc. 

Look at it everyday!!! That way you won’t forget important events. 

If you want to, make it pretty! Decorate it with stickers, pictures, polaroids, etc. to make it more personal.

If you prefer minimalism, keep a simple planner or bullet journal system.

If an electronic system works better for you, go for it! But I’ve noticed that writing it on paper works best! 

Here are some great planners or journals to use:

Moleskines are always a great choice! 

This hardcover Yoobi journal is comparable to the Moleskine and comes in pretty colors! The price is awesome, each one runs at $6! 

Bando makes super pretty and trendy planners. They run from $20 and can get pricey though. It’s definitely worth it though!

This Sugar Paper gold polka dot planner is really cute and super affordable!

The AT-A-GLANCE planner has a monthly view and daily sections with plenty of room for writing in important dates and decorating with cute stuff! 

Kikki K has amazing planners. If you want to splurge consider their stuff. I’ve always wanted one but it’s around the price of a textbook :( 

While Studyblr has so many resources and tips, in case you haven’t noticed, a lot of the pretty pictures use muji pens, staedtler fineliners, and those cute lil’ backpacks. Remember that you have to use supplies that work with you. Here are the essentials to carry with you:

Notebooks and binders

A sturdy and comfy backpack. I use the Borealis backpack by The North Face on discount. Make sure it has comfortable straps, back support, enough room for all your stuff, and compartments for your food and water bottle. 

A phone charger. Keep it in your backpack. My phone has died on me so many times and it sucks, especially if you have to take the bus. Invest in a portable charger.

Earbuds are a must, especially if you take public transportation. Also great for when you’re at the library, gym, etc.

As previously mentioned, a water bottle and FOOD! Pack a lunch but also have backup snacks like granola bars or nuts. You need food and water for energy.  

Keep extra change. You never know when you need it!! 

Your planner. 

Pens, pencils, etc. Especially a stapler if you have homework that you regularly turn in!! Its really awk when someone doesn’t have a stapler and everyone in the class doesn’t either..

A laptop, seriously a must! Chromebooks are affordable! 

Hope that’s helpful! Looking forward to another year in college and staying in the Studyblr community,

Thania

[tbhstudying]

extracurriculars can take up so much time and it can be hard to find time to start and finish assignments, projects, and study for tests and exams. here are some tips to help you pull through it!

get some sleep

go to sleep early or take a nap. do whatever you need. without sleep, you’ll only feel more miserable and tired and irritable. you’re more likely to do poorly during practices and classes. don’t force yourself to pull an all-nighter. instead, go to sleep early and wake up early to finish up the last bits of work left to do.

write it down

if you get an assignment or find out a deadline, write it down. don’t tell yourself that you’ll remember it because you won’t.

schedule your time

a planner or a bullet journal or a calendar app are the most common ways that people keep track of the things that they need to do. jot down the events that you need to be at + the starting and ending times. schedule study time like an event too. school is important too!!

find spare time and use it

use spare time during lunch period to get that last question done on a math assignment. use the downtimes at meets to start the first paragraph of that essay you need to turn in. finish up language homework during transportation time. use worktime in class to get a head start on things. you actually have a lot of time if you add up all the spare bits.

do what works for you

use study methods that fit you. you don’t have to force yourself to write notes if you find that it doesn’t help you. if reviewing flashcards helps you more than writing mind maps, then do that instead. don’t get caught up with thoughts of what you “have” to do based on the overwhelming aesthetics and popular methods commonly displayed in the studyblr community.

get an early start on things

start homework as soon as you get it. begin projects on the first day and not before the deadline. since you’ll be busy most of the time, it’s better to get a head start on things and have a few extra days and bits of time to spare for those emergency club meetings and matches that drain your time.

stay healthy

your body needs to be in top condition in order to do all of those sports and keep up with those clubs and stay on track in school! drink plenty of water, eat balanced meals, and have healthy snacks and breaks when you need them.

weekends are your best friend

even if you have games and matches and events during weekends, you can still wake up early and find time in the morning. you can also find time in the evenings too! you have a lot more time on weekends. remember to use some of that time to also relax and wind down too! don’t make up flimsy excuses if you know that they’re not true. you can’t help it if you’re tired, but don’t pretend like you’re tired and push off those essays until another day.

talk with your teachers

if it gets really bad, try to talk with your teachers, advisors, and coaches to see if you can work something out. school is still important and balance is key. i’m sure that you can work something out.

drop something if you have to

in the end, your own physical and mental health is what matters the most. please take a day off if you have to, and if you can’t handle it anymore, then you need to acknowledge that and drop something (not school).

you can pull through it!!! it might seem overwhelming, but you can get used to it. however, remember that you are only human. don’t disregard your own health and education. don’t stress yourself out too much! if it is too much for you, talk to a teacher or advisor immediately.

hope this helped and good luck! if you’d like to request a post, go here and if you’d like to see more helpful posts, go here!! thanks :)

[educatier]

please note that this is a guide to my revising system, not a note-beautifying how-to! im sorry for my absence and lack of updates~ I’ve just not been doing a lot of mp and printables-making~

*sobs* thanks to that anon that say such nice things ilu too.

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[studyplants]

I LOVE THIS and im gonna try this out!!

[yhbgk-blog]

How to Study Like a Harvard Student

Taken from Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld, daughter of the Tiger Mother

Preliminary Steps 1. Choose classes that interest you. That way studying doesn’t feel like slave labor. If you don’t want to learn, then I can’t help you. 2. Make some friends. See steps 12, 13, 23, 24. General Principles 3. Study less, but study better. 4. Avoid Autopilot Brain at all costs. 5. Vague is bad. Vague is a waste of your time. 6. Write it down. 7. Suck it up, buckle down, get it done. Plan of Attack Phase I: Class 8. Show up. Everything will make a lot more sense that way, and you will save yourself a lot of time in the long run. 9. Take notes by hand. I don’t know the science behind it, but doing anything by hand is a way of carving it into your memory. Also, if you get bored you will doodle, which is still a thousand times better than ending up on stumbleupon or something. Phase II: Study Time 10. Get out of the library. The sheer fact of being in a library doesn’t fill you with knowledge. Eight hours of Facebooking in the library is still eight hours of Facebooking. Also, people who bring food and blankets to the library and just stay there during finals week start to smell weird. Go home and bathe. You can quiz yourself while you wash your hair. 11. Do a little every day, but don’t let it be your whole day. “This afternoon, I will read a chapter of something and do half a problem set. Then, I will watch an episode of South Park and go to the gym” ALWAYS BEATS “Starting right now, I am going to read as much as I possibly can…oh wow, now it’s midnight, I’m on page five, and my room reeks of ramen and dysfunction.” 12. Give yourself incentive. There’s nothing worse than a gaping abyss of study time. If you know you’re going out in six hours, you’re more likely to get something done. 13. Allow friends to confiscate your phone when they catch you playing Angry Birds. Oh and if you think you need a break, you probably don’t. Phase III: Assignments 14. Stop highlighting. Underlining is supposed to keep you focused, but it’s actually a one-way ticket to Autopilot Brain. You zone out, look down, and suddenly you have five pages of neon green that you don’t remember reading. Write notes in the margins instead. 15. Do all your own work. You get nothing out of copying a problem set. It’s also shady. 16. Read as much as you can. No way around it. Stop trying to cheat with Sparknotes. 17. Be a smart reader, not a robot. Ask yourself: What is the author trying to prove? What is the logical progression of the argument? You can usually answer these questions by reading the introduction and conclusion of every chapter. Then, pick any two examples/anecdotes and commit them to memory (write them down). They will help you reconstruct the author’s argument later on. 18. Don’t read everything, but understand everything that you read. Better to have a deep understanding of a limited amount of material, than to have a vague understanding of an entire course. Once again: Vague is bad. Vague is a waste of your time. 19. Bullet points. For essays, summarizing, everything. Phase IV: Reading Period (Review Week) 20. Once again: do not move into the library. Eat, sleep, and bathe. 21. If you don’t understand it, it will definitely be on the exam. Solution: textbooks; the internet. 22. Do all the practice problems. This one is totally tiger mom. 23. People are often contemptuous of rote learning. Newsflash: even at great intellectual bastions like Harvard, you will be required to memorize formulas, names and dates. To memorize effectively: stop reading your list over and over again. It doesn’t work. Say it out loud, write it down. Remember how you made friends? Have them quiz you, then return the favor. 24. Again with the friends: ask them to listen while you explain a difficult concept to them. This forces you to articulate your understanding. Remember, vague is bad. 25. Go for the big picture. Try to figure out where a specific concept fits into the course as a whole. This will help you tap into Big Themes – every class has Big Themes – which will streamline what you need to know. You can learn a million facts, but until you understand how they fit together, you’re missing the point. Phase V: Exam Day 26. Crush exam. Get A.

[plutosadventure]

50 Study Tips // Advice for Students by Students (By Ana Mascara)

Create and maintain healthy habits. For example, give yourself 2 minutes to center yourself before an exam begins. 

Dedicate a small portion of your study time to review what you’ve learnt the day before. 

Stop overthinking. Surround yourself with positive people. 

Never say you hate a subject. The resistance will make it more difficult to study and understand the material. 

Fake it till you make it. 

Use flashcards to study. A format you can use is writing a question on the front and the answer on the back. 

Give yourself sufficient time to study and don’t leave it to the last minute (basically, don’t cram for tests) 

Forget about people’s negativity. Go for the dream you’ve always wished for. 

Be your own hero, 

Don’t be afraid of exams. They aren’t a matter of life and death. 

Always find a way to improve and know what you did wrong in the paper. 

If you’re a little behind, don’t give up. You’ll catch up soon enough. 

Read beforehand. Reading what will be taught beforehand gives you the upperhand [so many hands] of grasping the material when it’s being taught. 

Before you begin studying for a test, make a list of the topics or concepts tested. This way, you will have an overview of what you need to learn and your progress and can manage your time wisely. 

Create a vision board of what you want to achieve in life to inspire and motivate you to succeed. 

Consistency is key. Study everyday, it doesn’t matter if it’s a short or long study session. 

Read your class notes, make flashcards, look at textbook illustrations. Even if you don’t have class that day or if you feel tired. 

Don’t study for grades. Study for knowledge. 

Do not pay attention to other’s achievements or failures. Focus on yourself.

Communicate with your teacher. Don’t be afraid of them and show up to every class. 

Make a study schedule and stick to it. 

Practise as much as you can. You can do previous year’s tests papers or go online to search for test papers. 

Focus and concentrate when you study. Give it your 100%.

Don’t worry if you’re progressing slowly. Everyone learns at a different pace. 

Take a day off if you need to, but make the most out of it. For example, you can stay in bed, go for a walk, read a book, it’s up to you. 

Never stop improving. Never do tomorrow what you can do today. 

Know what type of learner you are, and find ways that will suit you and help you to learn as much as possible. 

Believe in yourself !! 

Don’t ever, ever, give up. Slow and steady, but keep moving. 

After finishing a topic, teach the material to someone else or write down everything you remember about it, without looking at your notes. 

Learn to discern relevant and irrelevant information. 

Always keep the bigger picture or your main goal in mind. 

Participate in class as much as possible. 

Organise your life. You’ll thank yourself later. 

Maybe it’s the way I organised it, but there aren’t 50 points… 

Also, this took longer than usual to type. 

Like or reblog if this was helpful, and comment what other videos you’d like me to type out :-)

Watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/bu7hXbIqNQQ

[studybeshy]

Hello people! Your beshy’s back again with another guide for those students who will face new year with a new semester :) 

FIX YOUR BODY CLOCK.

Create and stick to a routine. Set a time when you are supposed to go to bed /wake up and follow this everyday. Keep in mind that it is recommended for you to sleep for at least 8 hours (if possible). This might be the hardest thing to do, but it can totally help you in the long run. 

KNOW THE COURSES / SUBJECTS YOU WILL BE TAKING.

Start researching about them so that by the time you attend your first class, you already know what to expect. Stay interested even though your university forces you to take these/that subject (just like in our uni where we just follow the curriculum and students aren’t allowed to take subjects they personally prefer). 

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE.

Start organizing your class schedule. Print them out, keep one on your desk, paste it on your planner/ bujo, set it as your mobile or desktop wallpaper… whatever you like! 

READ IN ADVANCE.

No further explanations. Advance reading for your courses is the 🔑!

SET GOALS.

Do you want to be a Dean’s Lister? Make new friends? Nail all exams and quizzes? and etc. Right it down! Have a list of clear and measurable goals to work toward. 

GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES.

We all know that feeling we get from buying cute school supplies / stationeries right? Even if it’s just for the purpose of #aesthetic to some, it all makes us want to study! 

UPDATE YOUR PLANNER. 

Take note of the important dates and write it down on your planner. I swear, having a planner is really a great investment for school/college! 

START A BULLET JOURNAL.

If you’re not the planner-type of a person and wants everything personalized. 

FIND MOTIVATIONS. 

Another difficult thing to do, but you can actually find it everywhere (so as the famous quote says). The studyblr community is one. We are a community that is willing to help one another! From uplifting advice to amazing resources, we got you covered! I just love this community so much! And lastly, the greatest source of motivation is none other than yourself! You are amazing! You are capable of doing great things! You’ve been through a lot and I believe that you got this, too! 

[aliciamari]

things to try and do differently this year

less groceries less often, to save money and prevent food wastage — plan ahead

making food with the intention of packing lunches for at least the next day

don’t hang on to things that don’t have a serious amount of sentimental value or use

believe me, you can fix that

when at social gatherings, be more proactive about conversation

creative idea? write it down. and don’t think too long before acting on it

put your clothes away right away instead of putting them on the trunk you heathen

thank you letters and small gifts when you’ve been given something you appreciate

is it cyclical, unkind, gossipy, self-directed? don’t say it

less input about how that could be related to my own experience, more questions about why their experience might differ from mine

don’t be afraid to look people in the eye and tell people when you disagree. they won’t hate you for it

is that worth buying and taking funds away from something else? (DON’T BUY LUNCHES)

if you’re just relocating it, it’s likely something you can get rid of entirely

text or message friends to say hello. you’re thinking about them, but you never let them know that and that ain’t cool

there will always  be something new you can try/watch/do instead of rewatching that thing you’ve seen a hundred times already

read more books. try to read at least 2 a month this year? you read over 1 a month this year so you can do it! review ‘em on goodreads

do you really like that thing? no? then don’t do it, don’t buy into it, don’t spend more time or money on it because someone else says you like the thing

more exercise. DDR in the morning? class in the evening? try to take a class at least once a month

go to bed at a good time. listen to music. drink water and green tea

make as many foods as possible from scratch. keep a stock of biscuits around for easy pickings

you don’t have to eat until you’re bursting, especially if you sit all day

ask for help

don’t speak until you’ve really thought it through, especially at work

[studyingclaw]

How to study:

Before classes:

1 - Have a good night of sleep.  - At least eight hours.

2 - Take some coffee before going to school.  - Always have a snack in your bag. (Don’t study hungry)

3 - Workout. - I know it’s going to be hard, since most of you have to wake up so early, but working out will help you to make the most out of your day. 

4 - Organize your bag the night before. 

5 - Go through what you’ll be learning on the day. - This way you will be prepared and you can take notes about your doubts on the subjects.

6 - Listen to a badass playlist on the way to school/college. - It will boast your motivation. 

7 - Drink a lot of water.  - That’s a tip to the whole day, actually. Always remember to take a bottle of water or tea to school/college. 

During class:

1 - Sit in the front. - You will understand more your teacher and be away from the noises that can take away your attention.

2 - Ask questions. (No matter how dumb you think they are.) - Do not end a class with doubts. If you can’t ask during the class, take a note of your question on a sticker/notebook to ask later.

3 - Record the lectures.

4 - Put stickers on notes you will need to go over. 

5 - Listen to your teacher. - Be friendly with them. - Write down their names and contacts (number, emails, social media).

6 - Taking notes on class!

- Don’t worry about it being pretty, just make it organized and understandable so you can go over and make real notes later.  - Always start with the subject title and date.  - Differentiate by color your teacher’s notes and yours. Put in red (or any other color you want, actually) the important things.

After class:

1 - Eat. - You need to replace energy!

2 - Review everything you learned on the day you learned it.

3 - Complete your homework on the day you get it.  - Or start it, if the task is too big.  - NEVER FALL BEHIND!

4 - Dress comfy.

5 - Have office hours in case you didn’t understand something.

6 - Watch documentaries on the topic you are currently studying.

7 - Study 30 minutes (50 minutes at the very most) and stop for 10 minutes.  - Leave your study place when it’s break time.

8 - Turn off your phone or let it out of sight. 

9 - Test yourself/talk out loud. - Do practice questions!

10 - Taking notes after class!

- Organize your notes by color. - Rewrite the informations with your own words. - When writing the new notes, make it pretty if you can. (I think it motivates me to study, looking at something well made) Otherwhise, be simple and objective, focus on the most important things. - Go over the class recording and read the books to compare with your class notes, to make sure you didn’t forget anything.

[wittacism241253-deactivated2016]

It’s essay writing season for tons of students!

After being a college writing tutor for over a year, I thought I would share my advice with all you awesome people on tumblr. This is how I write essays, but if you’ve got more tips, feel free to add them below. 

Happy writing. You can do it!

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How I: Make Revision Notes

Hello everyone! I hope you’re having a productive day. 

I decided to remake a post about how I make revision notes. What’s different about this one? Well, it’s a lot more detailed! I’m really sorry that the font is so small but I needed to fit the information onto the picture (if you click on the post, the font looks larger) If you guys have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to message me! 

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Hey, guys, since I just made the second last exam of the semester, I decided to create a post where I will explain a bit how I get prepare for an exam, specifically for the oral tests. So…let’s start:

★ 1. Planning materials and hours of study.

    The first thing I do when I have to prepare myself for an exam is get hold of       the program of study and then calculate the time that could potentially use to     study everything and repeat. So in this case I recommend that you do not         arrive at the last second, but start as soon as possible to collect the study         material. I personally started studying at least one month before the exam         takes place, if we speak of course of oral exam. For already written it is             different, because I, personally, can pass a test written just reading many         times the topics to bring . But then again, it depends from person to person,     so … take your agenda or your calendar and start to establish which days or     hours where you can devote yourself to the study, and once established it         tries to respect your program , but rest assured, it’s not a problem if                   sometimes jump!

★ 2. Organize your notes.

    Another important thing to do before you really start to study is to place the       notes taken during the lessons.You can fix them or from time to time, or all       at once when you have finished all the lessons. The right thing to do would       be the first, but I do not always succeed, especially because often my               university classes end up about six o'clock in the evening, so I get home not     before seven. 

★ 3. Read your textbook and highlights the most important things,                   helping with the notes, then unite it all.

    Here I don’t think there needs to be an explanation, usually I’m used to             help me with the notes I previously organized, so that I both easier to                 read and understand what are the most important things to learn. Usually         I join the notes taken in class with the textbook doing a summary or by               writing in pencil on the book, it depends on the amount of                                   notes. I also use a lot of highlighters of different colors to highlight, of                 course, each of them has different meanings depending on use and color.

★ 4. Repeat aloud.

    Regarding this point i don’t think there is much to say; usually I  repeat aloud     to better fix things and above all helps me a lot to prepare for the oral.

★ 5. Review.

    Regarding the revision I’m used to repeat aloud, but above all to do mind         maps or summary, however, I recommend these methods especially for           written exams.

                       TIPS TO OVERCOME ANXIETY PRE-EXAM

Another thing I wanted to deal with is the question of anxiety, I suffer and I wanted to tell you a bit ‘my tricks to “overcome”.

★ 1. Estrange the mind.

The first thing I can tell you to do before you do anything else is to alienate the mind. In moments of leisure, stay away from the study, thinks of nothing else, watch a movie or a funny television series, go out with friends, read a book or whatever makes you relax. This will help you above all not to go under stress, and it is important for your mental health.

★ 2. Don’t drink coffe.

Before an exam is important not to drink coffee, or who does not drink too much, at least for me. The coffee, in fact, even if it has the property to raise the level of concentration, can also, if taken in excessive doses bring a widespread state of anxiety as well as insomnia. This could result in a bad performance on the exam day (what we do not).A good substitute is the green or black tea.

★ 3. Chamomile or Calming herbal teas.

This more than advice is my pre-exam ritual. In fact, usually, when I am particularly anxious or scared for an exam, I like to drink a chamomile or calming herbal tea, or a simple red fruit tea. Help to calm down and let me rest.

★ 4. Inhale and Exhale.

Another tip is to breathe. It happened to me sometimes to have some mild panic attacks before an exam, so before you take medication, you should simply exhale and inhale slowly filling and emptying the stomach, this way your mind will become calm.

★ 5. Believe in yourself.

Last but not least, believe in yourself. You are your only limit, and only you can overcome them. Only you know what you did and what you’re worth, so do not make you throw down, life is a great challenge!

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How to Be Productive in College

So, this is my third semester in college and I feel I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks for being productive and getting stuff done. These are things that work best for me and could help you to make better use of your time!

1. Don’t study where you sleep. I find it incredibly difficult to focus on anything in my dorm room. I usually end up watching netflix or scrolling through tumblr, and if I lay down on my bed, forget about it, I won’t get anything done. I like to go to the library across the street from my building and snag a table to spread out all my work.

2. Keep track of your assignments. Use a planner, getplan.co, google calendars, a bujo, excel, or anything that works for you (I like a planner). My first semester I didn’t write down anything and tried to just remember it all and it was a disaster. I would constantly forget things and start assignments an hour before they were due, resulting in more stress for me.

3. Set manageable goals. Don’t try to do too much in one day, you’ll end up stressing about it and not getting done what you really need to get done. Focus on a few things a day and don’t attempt to do everything at once.

4. Don’t over-caffeinate. I LOVE coffee. I drink 2 cups every morning and one after dinner if I really need to focus. But, if I drink too much I end up shaking and hyper and I can’t do anything because my body is basically vibrating. Plus, I’ll usually end up unable to fall asleep at night which wrecks my eight hours and screws with the next day.

5. Take breaks. Personally, I like to use the pomodoro method, 25 mins working, 5 min break. It allows me to focus better and has been proven to work. That way rather than checking my phone every time it buzzes, I only look at it when I’m on a break! To enforce that I use the Forest app on my phone, so I can’t use it unless I want to kill my trees.

6. Listen to motivating music. I have Spotify, so I like to make specialized playlists depending on what type of music I need. I have movie scores, like How To Train Your Dragon and HP, for when I have to read my textbooks and upbeat pop and classic rock for everything else. Find what works for you and plug your headphones in!

7. Don’t try to multitask. Pick one thing and do that. Don’t try to do 3 different things at once like watch netflix while trying to read your textbook and take notes. You’re setting yourself up for failure. Your brain can’t possibly retain all that information and still be doing its best. Try to pick one thing and focus on it.