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[maryberrystudy]

ig: @maryberrystudy

Whoa, what? I’m back on tumblr! I figured out that there is an add on that auto tags for you. How cool is that? I quit my studyblr because adding the tags to every post drove me nuts, but now I don’t have to worry about it!

[marystudies]

4.13.18 calculus notes/finally using my new mildliners 🤗

[sprouht-studies]

here are samples of summary pages i made for my examinations!! i compiled and consolidated everything i needed to know, & i found it to be especially useful for revision!!! 🌈 anyways, i only have a paper left, & i cant wait for some me time!!! ahHhhhHh i cant wait to start creating art again!!! ☄️

[studylustre]

first notes of the semester, inspired by the lovely maybestudy on instagram!! ps how cute is my new peachy duvet cover???

ig: studylustre

[archaeological-scientist]

10 Tips for Studying STEM

Hello! These are my personal tips for anyone wishing to pursue studies in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) course, whether it be high school or higher level. After two years of college, these are helpful things that I’ve picked up. 

1. Supplement your learning. The textbook/reading is great for getting direct information on your subject, but for some people (like me) simply reading information doesn’t cut it. Find videos online (I find YouTube channels like CrashCourse or Minute Physics to be extremely helpful), find animations of complicated processes (especially for physics), and other websites that explain things in a more elementary way. That being said…

2. Summarize readings. Textbook readings can be extremely dense in STEM, a lot of times with important information compacted into mere paragraphs. I suggest jotting down a sentence or two after each paragraph summarizing what you read. It’s a great way to see if you truly understand what you just read. If your reading has equations, jot down each equation (or better yet keep an ongoing list) and what it is used for. This can be helpful later in homework. 

3. Keep your notebook looking spiffy. People often underestimate the power of an organized notebook (and you don’t have to have immaculate handwriting to make this possible). Keep a table of contents at the front so you can easily find each topic. Color coding is encouraged! Also, it’s very helpful not just to write down only what the teacher/professor has written on the board. Make your own notes summarizing what they are saying. 

4. Do homework/study with friends. This is extremely helpful in identifying what areas you need to review. Try to explain topics or homework problems to each other. It’s much more beneficial to try to teach a topic than to simply review it on your own. (Google Dr. Saundra McGuire’s videos to learn more about metacognition and how techniques like this can help you immensely.)

5. Don’t underestimate how writing heavy STEM can be. Often, people assume that because STEM is not part of the humanities that there will be little to no writing. This is not correct. Your writing abilities in STEM will go a long way. One of the most important aspects of STEM is communication, and the more refined your writing skills, the further you will go. 

6. Refine your presentation skills. For some people, presenting is something they enjoy. For others (me) it is a scary and daunting thing that causes anxiety more than anything else. Unfortunately, in STEM, public speaking is a necessary and useful skill. If you have to do a presentation, start as early as possible. Write down, by hand, everything you are going to say in the presentation. Then, summarize it with bullet points. If you are allowed to have notecards, bring the bullet pointed list. Practice your presentation as many times as possible in front of friends, or even your professor if that is possible. Just remember, your presentation will pass eventually and you will come out alive and well, regardless of how you did. 

7. Go to you teacher’s/professor’s office hours. I cannot stress this point enough. Professors are there to help you and if you are struggling, 9 times out of 10 they have helped a student through the exact same issues. They want you to succeed in their class, and I promise that you will not regret talking to them. Worst case scenario is they really don’t know how to answer your question and they will direct you to other resources. It really will not hurt to ask. 

8. Practice problems are your friend. Do them until you drop. I have talked to multiple professors about studying for exams, and they all agree that this is by far the most important thing to do. When doing the problems, make sure to explain each step and why you are doing it. This helps a lot more than just brute calculation. Also, if you get the problem wrong, this can help you score some more points by showing the professor you knew what process to do. 

9. Make sure to have some time to breath. Amidst all the hard work of studying STEM, make sure you take some time to take care of yourself. Rest, eat, talk to friends, listen to music, watch mindless YouTube videos, go for a walk, take a much-needed nap. Whatever you do, make sure you are able to recharge so that you don’t burn yourself out. 

10. If you are doing poorly, see it as an opportunity to grow. Coming from someone who knows all too well what it’s like to fail, see your failure as a chance to change things up. Try different techniques, seek help, and reach out to others in your class. Just because you get a few bad grades in no way means that you are not cut out for the subject. STEM is about discovering the universe, and if that is what you want to do, then nothing can stop you. 

[b0nie-studies]

feelin’ so energetic ~

listening to: pet - 10cm

[sprouht-studies]

{06.08.17} 1/30 days of productivity!! have been inactive for a while, due to my busy schedule,, ;_; spent the day doing math questions, writing chemistry notes and finishing up on some homework!! anyways, hope you guys have a productive week ahead!! ✨

[b0nie-studies]

listening to: day 6’s when you love someone

weeks ago, i was challenged to a bujo challenge by @ttstudys to use some of the pictures she printed me to make a bujo spread !! i thought this was the coolest thing ever for studyblr friends to do !!

also thank u for 2k 💗💗💗 i’m sorry that i didnt prepare any milestone celebration because i have my a levels in a month !! postings maybe a little irregular but i have many post planned so please continue to support me !! once again, thank you so much ❣️❣️

[todaywithjudy]

i just posted a new video; 10 tips for highschool students! let me know what you think <3

[eintsein]

A MIND MAP ABOUT MIND-MAPPING

If you know me, you’d know that I am a highly visual person. I love learning from images and layouts, and my spatial intelligence is probably my strongest type of intelligence. Because of this, I often use mind maps to study, and so do a lot of other people. However, there are people who don’t really know how to make and utilize a mind map effectively. That’s what this post is for! Here’s how you can make your mind maps more effective and thus enable you to retain more information. (P.S. you might wanna zoom in)

By no means am I an expert in mind-mapping; these are just some habits I have when making a mind map that successfully does its job of helping me remember the topics I’m studying.

If you have any questions, feel free to drop an ask!

xx jo

[eintsein]

A GUIDE TO MAKING EFFECTIVE SLIDES aka how to create presentation slides that actually improve your presentation

By Eintsein

(apologies for the variation in image quality. idk what went wrong with tumblr)

[studyingtobeeducated]

Just a lil side note: i almost failed maths in grade 5-8. Now, I’m doing 2 Maths subjects (straight A+’s) and ranked the third highest in my class for the harder maths subject (out of 20 students). You can do anything if you set your mind to it. Be persistent. Happy studying! :)

1. Keep up do date with the class

Even if the teacher doesn’t set homework, there is always an expectation that whatever excercise isn’t finished in class, you do at home! My maths class moves very fast (we do about 3 concepts/excercises each class) and so its crucial that the first thing I do when I get home, is finish off my maths questions! This is particularly important in the learning process, because if you understand it when you learn it, you will be far ahead of anyone else in an upcoming test- all you will need to do is revise!

This means:

- don’t sit next to anyone distracting

- work efficiently in class

- the time that your waste in class, is the time you will have to spend at home

2.  Do ALL the practice questions in your textbook

In my harder maths class, there are about 20 questions per excercise/concept (100+ per chapter) and so we might only get told to do about half of that. But, I strongly reccommend doing all of the questions! It is great practice and really consolidates your learning! 

ALSO, as the questions go on, they tend to get harder. DON’T GIVE UP IF THEY’RE TOO HARD. Ask the teacher’s help, persevere, or look for a video on YouTube. These are the questions that will most likely be in your tests/exams.

If you can do the hardest question, you can most likely do all the questions!

If you get a question wrong, do AT LEAST 5 more of the same style, make sure you know it well!

3. Practice is everything

You cant really study for maths the same way that you might study for science. There is nothing to memorise (apart from formulas, but the best way to remember them is to practice). Studying for maths IS doing practice questions. That’s all there is to it.   

 - listen to some tunes (music with lyrics is fine for maths!)   

 - put on a movie ( just try to not get too distracted)    

- find a comfy space   

 - just start studying.

4. How to study for maths when you’re sick of it all

Humans are creatures of habit. We like routines and we stick to them. BUT, studying maths can become tedious if you are constantly doing the same thing every time.

CHANGE IT UP Y'ALL:

    - ditch the notebook and pencil. Buy some non-permanent glass markers and do some maths on your windows or mirrors! I do this ALL THE TIME! It’s actually really fun and it makes me feel like Russell Crowe from ‘A Beautiful Mind’ (haha). Alternatively, you could also use a whiteboard if you have one!   

    - study in the library or another part of your house! 

    - buy some different stationery (this is always so fun)

5. For an upcoming test…

do all the chapter review questions in your textbook. These tend to be a compilation of all the most important questions you will need to know. Take your time, don’t give up.

Seek external resources for questions. I own other revision books for maths that isn’t part of my school’s recommended material. These really help when you need more questions to test yourself on.

Do practice papers. THESE ARE CRUCIAL. Most of the time, the material that they test you on will be from past papers, the questions are the same, but they change the numbers!

Take a deep breath. Drink some water. Focus. Time management is the issue for most people (including me :)), so when you feel like a question is too challenging, move on, come back to it when you finish with a fresh mind!

Cover photo credit: @littlestudyblrblog

[genjistudies-deactivated2024012]

hi hello! this is your very own genji enthusiast coming through with her first masterpost ever!! as suggested by the lovely @rivkahstudies, this one will focus on how to make the most out of your weekend, homework-wise. here’s some advice that might help!

1. wake up early. yeah, i know, i know. most people don’t like waking up early during the weekend. trust me, i’m one of them. but also, trust me when i say that whenever i wake up earlier, it just makes me feel more in the mood to work because i know i’ll have more time to just relax when i finish what i planned for the day.

2. have a great breakfast! there really isn’t a better way to get you feeling nice and ready to face the day than eating a good breakfast, and this applies to every day of the week! my personal favs are avocado toast w/ salt and pepper or a bowl of oatmeal w/ almonds, yoghurt, 4 table spoons of soy/almond milk and pieces of banana. drink some tea as well (if you like it) to give you that extra kick!

3. out of all the homework you’ve been assigned, start by doing what’s due sooner. this way, you won’t have to worry about whether you’ve done everything you need for the next few school days.

4. also, make sure you tackle the less time-consuming things first. this is great because you’ll see that you’ll cross out more tasks in a short amount of time, which’ll make you feel productive and motivate you to keep going.

5. find some nice playlists! this doesn’t work for everyone, but personally, having a playlist with music that sets a good environment for studying motivates me a lot. ignore this part if it makes you lose focus, tho!!

6. take breaks + drink water! obviously, don’t stop every five minutes, but when you feel like you need a little reinforcement, pause for 15 mins and have a snack. fruit is great and it’s healthy! take the time to walk around, stretch, go to the bathroom, etc. just don’t go on tumblr, or any other social media app/site for that matter. you KNOW you’ll get stuck there and procrastination is the worst when you have work to do (this is coming from me, the biggest procrastinator ever). plus, don’t forget to drink water!! i recommend having a bottle near you while you do your homework. keeping yourself hydrated is key ✨

7. be realistic about your goals for the day. don’t tell yourself that you’ll do much more than you know you’ll end up doing. baby steps, okay? if you can’t do everything on saturday, sunday’s there too.

8. rest!! if you feel tired or burnt-out, try power napping. 20 min naps are the best, because they boost your energy and they’re easy to wake up from. at night, make sure you go to bed at a nice hour and get a good 8+ hours of sleep!

+ bonus: trouble focusing? start by eliminating all distractions. what i usually do is, i turn off the wifi on my phone so i don’t get notifications that could take my mind off of the tasks at hand, and i usually also put it somewhere far away from me so i don’t feel tempted to check it. it’s likely that you’ll need your computer to work, but make an effort not to get sidetracked. have one tab open only, and if you have more, they should be related to the homework you’re working on. if you still have trouble concentrating, i highly recommend the app headspace!! it’s a rlly great guided meditation app with different packs for different purposes. in this case, the “focus” one would be the one you should go for! before you start doing your homework, go somewhere quiet, where you won’t be disturbed, pop your earbuds on and listen to a session. a lot of them are only ten minutes long, so you won’t lose much time! (this isn’t sponsored or anything btw lmao i swear)

that’s basically it! these are just some things that work for me. i hope you guys find this somewhat helpful and i hope it doesn’t suck lol, it’s my first masterpost after all lmao,,,,, anyway, i hope you have a great day and get lots of stuff done!! ♡

~ genjistudies

[etudiance]

hey hey hey everyone!! as a self-proclaimed mathlete & absolute math nerd, i figured i could share some quick little tips for such an amazing subject! soooo here you go:

practice, practice, practice!!

I always say that practice is the most essential aspect of studying & learning math- and many other subjects! This can take the form of homework (mini tip: always do your homework if you are able!!! it’s only to your benefit! even if it’s not for a grade, try your best to work on it anyway), practice problems from a textbook or workbook, old questions from a past quiz or test, etc. Even just a couple of practice problems every day, or some quick q’s before a test, can help a lot. Remember, repetition is a key form of revision!

take active notes

Math is a very active subject, so it’s important for your notes to reflect that. Basically, if you’re working on an example problem in the middle of your notes, write it down too. These problems can come back in quizzes or tests, and they really help reinforce material when you’re reviewing. Another way to keep your notes active is by drawing diagrams!! Diagrams can be essential for certain topics, so please don’t ignore them, even if you think you can remember what that graph looks like. Also, if you ever need to jot something down in the margins of your notes, do it! All of this will really help when you review.

know your calculator 

Whether you need to know how to use one, or how to survive without one, calculators are pretty much always relevant when it comes to math. If the subject you’re learning allows it, you should always have a calc nearby, and you should know its basic functions. That doesn’t mean know how to add & subtract (unless that’s all that’s necessary for you), it means being able to work the graphing function, or how to enter data into your calculator for statistical evaluation, how to find certain functions in your calc, etc. It’s also very important to know how to work without your calculator. As you progress in math, there will be certain things that you just need to know how to do, because they take too long with a calc. Basically, make sure you understand what you’re doing with your calculator, so that you can understand how to do it without your calculator.

keep track of everything!

Math is a lot of data & different steps that you need to keep track of. When working on something, know where your numbers (or other forms of data) are, make sure you aren’t missing any! Do your best not to skip steps, even if you’re great at working in your head. Missing data & skipped steps are major sources of error and tiny mistakes that can mess up a whole problem. Also, know your common errors! Do you tend to skip a certain step because you think you’ve got it? Do you sometimes misinterpret graphs or data? Once you’ve figured that out, be extra careful with the specific problems that you have trouble with. Keeping track of your work & your mistakes can help you improve a lot!

memorize what needs to be memorized

A lot of math can be done with basic understanding of how to work a problem & the process to find a solution (these things are generally memorized with practice!) but there are some things that just need to be memorized. Whether it’s elementary functions like addition & division, or basic trigonometry, if it’s not a process you can learn through understanding, and need to know, make sure you know!! Some things can be memorized with practice, and others require different methods of memorization (I typically write & rewrite things multiple times). You can find some great posts on memorization here!

more masterposts!!

stem studying

study methods

precalculus

algebra

geometry

(ap) chemistry

ap world history

studyblr-ing

the everything book

the pomodoro method

how to use flashcards

how to use sticky notes

welcome to high school

tiny study spaces

what’s in a pencil case

i really love math & i wish everyone could see it like i do, so i hope this was helpful! keep shining like the star you are and don’t forget to be awesome today!!

- Aza

[study-by-heart]

30 things that you can add to your habit tracker if you are a student

The end of the month is for many of us the perfect time to take out our planners and bullet journals to plan the upcoming month.

Today I want to provide you with ideas for every student’s habit tracker.

You don’t have a habit tracker yet? I highly recommend this productivity tool for you. It can help you to track your current habits and it will help you to establish new habits more easily. Just check Tumblr, Pinterest or Google for some inspiration.

HABIT TRACKER IDEAS FOR STUDENTS

Do homework

Go to library

Digital detox during study session and lecture

Successful Pomodoro study session

Write essay

Accomplish reading assignment

Do research

Go to class

Arrived in class on time

Number of questions asked in a lecture (easier: participation at class y/n)

Review notes after class

Rewrite notes

Prepare a presentation

Prepare presentation speech

Organize folders/binders

Write a paragraph for essay

Write a summary

Write flashcards

Save written assignments on external memory/USB/cloud

Meetings with study buddy or study group

Learn something new

Declutter desk space

Study to-do list accomplished

Do some exercises to test new study material

Prepare backpack/bag the night before

Number of study breaks taken

8 hours of sleep

Go to bed by a certain time

Water intake

Exercise/sport

Happy planning everyone :)

[optomstudies]

bullet journal ideas masterpost

Over 250+ spread ideas!🎊

hoping your dreams are fulfilled, your grades are awesome and your skin is glowing in 2018!

my tips for bullet journalling

Year in Review

highlights / reflection

achievements this year

lessons learnt / growth as a person

things you want to improve on

advice you’ve received / given

best music/movies/tv shows/etc of the past year

friends made during this past year

commonplace journal pages

things you’ve discovered during the past year

useful tips during the past year

odd facts and trivia during the past year

topics to explore during the past year

questions to ask during the past year

New Year, New You

calendar / future log / yearly or monthly logs

things to look forward to this year

upcoming books/music/movies/tv shows being released this year

maslow’s hierarchy of needs self-reflection spread

goals / new year’s resolutions + steps to put it into action

skills you want to learn this year e.g. coding

habits you want to break / habits you want to pick up

diary: day-to-day happenings

budgets: monthly/yearly budgets

inspiration spread for new projects

level 10 life: rate areas (academic, personal, mental, physical, spiritual, social, financial) of your life out of 10, and write down goals to improve that rating!

monthly overviews (e.g. progress on goals)

assignment due dates calendar

18 things to do by the end of 2018

Special Pages for Special Friends

business cards from networking events

gift ideas for your friends/family/significant other

birthday / anniversary calendar

emergency contacts / phone numbers of important people

friendship journal:

memories / moments they were there for you

how you met

moments you want to share in the future

their mbti/hogwarts house

their best qualities

Trackers/Logs/______ of the Day

gratitude journal - # things you’re grateful for every day

habit trackers

motivational quotes

news headlines / this day in history

daily affirmations

currently reading / watching / listening to / feeling / eating / wanting etc.

time usage (read: wastage) tracker

k-drama or tv show episode tracker (always forget what ep I’m up to :S)

expenses tracker / tax deductibles

dream diary (tracker, plot(?), lucid or not, dream meanings)

new album or song releases

photo diary / sketch diary

weather

follower milestones

social media post tracker

household duties/chores tracker

grades tracker

year in pixels

TIL (today I learned)

civics

appointments: dentist, optometrist, doctor, therapist, etc.

bills: car / internet / rent etc

tax: income statements and work expenses receipts

membership/licence renewals

health

weight tracker

resting heart rate tracker (gives general idea of cardio fitness)

water intake tracker sleep log / time to bed / time awake / total hours slept

exercise log: number of reps / steps / minutes

mood trackers

period tracker

Various Creative Spread Ideas

day-to-day / life planning spreads

skincare routines

perfect/ideal morning routine 

self-care reminders

exercise routines

wishlist

bucket list

firsts: kiss, date, house, vacation, car, concert, etc.

DIYs to attempt

savings jar (doodle it!)

yearly / monthly recurring tasks

usernames/passwords (hints only for security!) 

5 or 10 year plans

dream job

dream house

planning for moving houses

dream wedding / planning

date ideas

make a worse case scenarios primer

summary tutorials for your reference e.g. step-by-step tax returns

academic

studyblr ideas

topics I need to revise

finals study timetable/plan

aspirations: what you want to be and why / how to get there

class timetable

assignment ideas

project schedules / team meeting dates

professors’ emails/office hours

assessment results

anti-procrastination page

motivations to study

skills you want to learn or are useful e.g. coding

formulas page

courses you want to take and their pre-reqs

college comparisons

back to school shopping list

textbook list with prices

language learning

vocabulary lists

grammar structures

media (books/tv shows/movies) to consume in that language

self-reflection / personality traits

best and worst characteristics

what to be mindful of / what you need to work on

mbti types you’re most compatible with 

fears and how you want to overcome them

letters to your future self (include hopes and dreams)

letters to your past self (include achievements and things to be proud of!)

inspirational people

stress management tips

charities to donate to and why you support them

volunteering activities

fun, cute, and aesthetic spread ideas

things worth staying alive for / getting out of bed for

a spread with all the things you were worried about which turned out fine

message page from your friends to you

“i can’t live without ______”

creative crafts spread: tips / equipment / tutorials

aesthetic colour moodboards

happy / comforting / relaxing / funny things spread 

seasons (summer/autumn/winter/spring) spread

rainy day spread

holidays spreads: christmas / easter / halloween / thanksgiving

idioms and proverbs from all different cultures

flowers spread: fav flowers, meanings, bouquet/arrangements, press ‘em!

crystals spread: fav gemstones (doodle ‘em), meanings

succulents spread: fav succulents, terrarium layout ideas

coffee/tea spread: paint with coffee / fav blends / best cafes

what’s in my bag (doodle it!)

outfit ideas / polyvore style collections

magazine clippings

shower thoughts / hypothetical ideas spread

draw my life spread / personal timeline

favourite characters e.g. gudetama, kumamon, etc. (doodle ‘em!)

interesting words list (ephemeral, mellifluous, serendipity, scintillating etc)

ideal date ideas

wedding anniversary ideas (like 1st is paper, 25th silver, 30th pearl, 40th ruby, 50th gold, 60th diamond)

baby animals spread (duckies, puppies, bunnies!!)

#just bullet journal things

bujo spread layouts and devices to try out (e.g. chronodex, parallel time ladder) 

key/legend (keep it simple!)

colour palettes/swatches

washi tape / pens / markers swatches

banners / fonts

doodles

ticket stubs / receipts

stickers / stamps

cutouts of info brochures

pressed flowers

calligraphy / brush lettering / handwriting practice

favourite stationery

activities

_______ that you want to do* / have done* (kind of bucket list) *watch, read, listen to, try, taste, cook, play etc. 

books

movies

tv shows

music

hobbies

arts/crafts e.g. paper quilling

sports e.g. archery

how to play / equipment / etc.

video games

foods

activities

board games

books / movies / tv shows

summary / review

favourite characters

meaningful moments / moments that made you laugh / cry

(for the media critic) artful moments:

best descriptive passages

best cinematography

best action scenes

best use of soundtracks

(basically moments that make it deserving of awards)

music

album reviews

favourite songs

playlists for every mood and all seasons

meaningful lyrics

songs you shazamed

favourite genres and exemplar songs

kpop

reasons why i love my bias / bias wrecker / group

letter to your bias

comeback concepts / favourite outfits

visual/picture tutorials for makeup styles

calendar of your favs’ schedules during comeback season

in-jokes/memes

awards / achievements / records broken / milestones

translated lyrics

kpop songs vocab lists

upcoming releases

on this day

art

pics of your favourite artworks/artists + write about it

art styles you want to emulate

explain techniques for different media e.g. watercolour wet-on-wet

doodle ideas

astrology

natal chart readings/aspects/placements

solar return reading for the incoming year / transits

synastry / compatibility chart readings

constellation/star charts

symbol reference page for planets, zodiac signs, aspects

food

recipes

meal plans

shopping lists

interesting foods: (doodle ‘em!) taste / texture / smell (e.g. truffles, caviar)

cafes/restaurants you want to go to + their specialty dish (photo)

cocktails you want to mix/taste (doodle ‘em!)

media

interesting articles + moral/ethical issues it prompted you to think about

controversial topics on the news and for/against arguments/your thoughts

on this day in history

fav websites / blogs

jokes / puns / pickup lines

favourite poems / quotes / short stories

kinaesthetic

burn book - write things that make you angry/sad and rip the page out

wreck it journal - e.g. colour, scribble, stickers all over this page

travel

places to visit

travel itinerary

cultural parables

useful phrases in the language and their meaning

travel memories spread: things you did / places you went / selfies

postcard collection

packing list

friendly and not-so-friendly people that you met in foreign lands

writing

short story ideas

plot brainstorming spreads

journal prompts

drabbles

character designs

foreign words which can’t be directly translated into english

Follow optomstudies for daily original posts and study masterposts!  Links: all originals + langblr posts + 15-part college 101 series + web directory!

[universi-tea]

College can be a lot sometimes. Over the past two years I’ve learned some helpful little tricks that help to keep me sane and on top of things, and it’s time I passed them on to all of you! Ahead in part one: scheduling classes, going to them, and homework. Be on the lookout for part two soon!

i. scheduling classes 

Take a full load, but keep it balanced.

Don’t schedule all of the tough classes for one semester. 

Also try to schedule it so that you will have a variety of homework (ie a mix of writing, tests, and worksheet focused classes)

Always speak to your advisor before scheduling classes.

Keep in mind that you will need time for homework and online classes when making your schedule.

Whether it means choosing not to have classes on certain days, putting a two hour break in between classes, or having all your classes in the afternoon so you can study in the mornings.

Keep in mind your personality when picking times.

8AMs are rough. Unless you are the world’s biggest morning person, avoid them if you can. 

Be sure to have a plan for eating meals!

Some schools will let you bring your lunch into class, but I prefer to have a break during lunch so I can relax while I eat. 

Look at a map of campus when scheduling and try to schedule classes in the same building back-to-back, or at least near each other. 

ii. classes

Never go to class without a bottle of water and a pen.

If it’s a workday and you’re given the option to leave class and work elsewhere, actually use that time to work.

Sit wherever you’re comfortable. A lot of posts say to sit up front, but I personally prefer to sit further back so that I can fidget without worrying about distracting others. Figure out what works for you.

After about the third class, seats might as well be assigned. Don’t move and throw everyone else off unless you really have to.

Always be respectful and kind to your teachers and classmates.

Make at least one friend in every class. You don’t have to be bffs, but chat with the person you sit beside before every class so that you have someone to study or share notes with if you need to.

If you need to fidget to pay attention, consider bringing a small container of Play-Doh with you to lectures (you may want to let your teacher know what’s up, they’ll almost definitly be cool with it).

iii. homework

Unlike high school, you really can’t skip homework. Instead of getting lots of small worksheets, your grade will be decided by a few bigger projects or papers. Try to stay on top of things!

Break larger projects up into smaller deadlines.

If a class has a lot of worksheets as homework, start a study group so that you can all work on them together. 

Try to start homework as soon as you get it.

Don’t be afraid to ask from help from teachers, tutors, or classmates.

As soon as you get a syllabus, enter all of the due dates into your planner. If you wanna go the extra mile (hint: you do), go ahead and add in dates to start working on projects, too. 

Work ahead so that you have the flexibility to hang out with your friends at the last minute, instead of being stuck in the library working on a project that’s due first thing in the morning. 

Never plagiarize. It’s the fastest way to get kicked out of a class, or even a whole program. If you’re not sure if it needs a citation, it needs a citation. 

The number one rule is simple: do all your work, and do it the best you can. As long as you follow that, you’ll be golden. 

Happy studying, and be on the lookout for part two coming soon!