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How to Never Fall Behind in Classes
Alternatively titled: How to Use Your Planner or How Organization and Discipline Will Get You Better Grades
This is my full guide on how to use your planner effectively and make sure that you are never missing deadlines or falling behind in classwork and homework. This is definitely more about the university level and works best with a dated planner, rather than a bullet journal. Letâs get started!Â
Get all of your syllabi together and write down dates. Go through one class at a time and mark down all of your major tests and assignment due dates. I recommend putting these dates into the monthly and weekly views, and perhaps coming up with a symbol or other indicator that tells you they are of utmost importance.Â
Make a weekly schedule of when to complete readings and do a weekly review of notes. Instead of trying to randomly decide when to do these things, assign a date for each task for each class. If you have a tutorial on Tuesday, do the assigned readings for it every Wednesday. I recommend scheduling one to two weekly tasks per day, and to leave a few days open, whether it be weekends or days when you have a lot of classes.
Make a master list of assignments. I find that sometimes, even having due dates in the calendar view isnât enough, and they can still sneak up on you. The master list will be a good place to double check if you have any deadlines approaching easily.Â
In the week or so before a due date, create a checklist of smaller tasks needed to complete the assignment. Set individual due dates for each smaller task by working backwards from the due date. Smaller tasks may include finding sources, making an outline, writing a rough draft, and editing and adding references to create a final copy. Write the smaller tasks into your daily to-do list.Â
You can also do this with studying for tests, but the checklist would look slightly different. You could either sort by study method (first do flashcards, then do essay outlines, etc.) or sort by the topics you need to study.Â
Stick to the schedule you have made. Obviously, if something comes up and you need to move your to-do list around, do so! But if you arenât doing anything and you see readings on your list of daily tasks.. do them. Having the plan set out like this makes it easier for you to remain disciplined.Â
Why use this method?Â
By creating a schedule for repeated weekly tasks like completing readings, you make sure that you canât repeatedly push off smaller tasks until you are weeks behind. I donât think it is very reliable to just will yourself to do readings, or to keep up with them without tracking it.Â
By writing down all of your due dates, you will never be shocked to find out something is due the night before. You will know and you will be prepared.Â
By creating smaller checklists of tasks to complete before a major test or assignment, you will never find yourself in a situation where you have an essay due in a few days and havenât even started. You will be following a timeline and making sure you donât have to rush.
I know this system may seem rigorous, but planning is the only way you can keep on top of your workload in university! Falling behind is a lot harder if you are organized and disciplined, and being on top of your workload will help you a lot when it comes to exam times⊠no cramming and all-nighters if you have been consistent all semester!Â
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types of study breaks for every situation
if you realize youâve been studying for hours: grab a snack to refuel your body and watch a sitcom to refuel your brain. then back to the books.
if youâre feeling stressed out: take some deep breaths, text your friends, maybe stare at a wall for a few minutes. gather yourself.
if you canât seem to focus: get moving and get outside. take out the garbage, check your mail box, maybe walk your dog. just get moving and get fresh air. itâll help bring you back.
if thereâs something else going on in your life and you canât get it off your mind: write down whatâs going through your head, sort of like a diary entry. itâll help you work things out.
if youâre just mentally and physically exhausted: set a timer for 25-30 minutes and take a nap. any longer and youâll hit REM and youâll wake up feeling just as tired. once you wake up, get some caffeine in you.
if the material is boring as hell: find another way to study. see if thereâs a crash course video online about it or draw out what youâre trying to learn in diagrams and pictures to make it fun.
if people around you wonât shut up: listen to some music. soundtrack and classical music is always good because they wonât absorb you as much as music with lyrics. white noise (like ocean waves, rain sounds, etc.) also works.
if you only half understand a concept: call/message a friend whoâs not in the class and try to teach the material to them. this will help you mentally work through the material and will help you remember it as well.
lifeâs too short to not fill each moment with love. Chose to buy that plant you saw at the shops and nurture it. Chose to take a study break and spend it sketching or day dreaming. Chose to keep that picture you took of you with your s/o for yourself to enjoy instead of watching for the likes coming on social media. Put love into how you do your hair or maybe whack it into a messy bun and put love into creating art. Put love into how you treat others and value all members of society, treating everyone with love and respect. Choose to love yourself as you would others, respecting yourself and loving yourself, especially after failure. Choose love.
learning how to speak your mind is so terrifying but its 100 million times better than stewing in silence and hoping someone picks up on your vibes
school mindset
essays:Â make each essay you write better than the last
âš small assignments:Â aim for 100s, expect 100s, get 100s
âš homework:Â pretend theyâre assignments
âš homework thatâs not graded:Â pretend! theyâre! assignments!
âš tests:Â study for 100s, expect less
âš long term projects:Â act like itâs due in four days -even when itâs not- until youâre done with it
âš group projects:Â do not get angry
âš presentations:Â pretend youâre obama
disclaimer:Â this works for me, it may not work for everybody, do not push yourself too hard!!
a small guide on how i battle my essays! (click on an image to view it clearer)Â
(keep in mind: iâm an english major so a majority of my essays are literature-focused!)
these are just some of the methods i want to share that work for me when i write my innumerable amount of essays! iâm definitely a huge planner so itâs no secret that i spend a lot of time on an essay. if youâre a deadline fighter, these tips might not necessarily be helpful (especially the handwriting one). but i hope this gives you an insight on how i write my essays! đ
improving your handwriting [click for higher res.] â some advice if youâre looking into changing or neatening your handwriting. ât.k.
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tag urself as a student type
coffee: always frantic, has a crammed schedule, never stops consuming caffeine, will agree to go to a party even if they have a six a.m. shift the next day
bujo: organized, likes to makes lists and keep track of things, plans outfit the night before, stresses when they get a grade less than a B
oops: stopped caring in the third grade, somehow manages to get okay grades, never studies, kind of lazy, would eat Waffle House at 3 in the morning
sweatshirt: is trying as hard as they possibly can, has to study and work hard for their grades, constantly stressing, has social anxiety, tries to do every extra curricular under the sun
aesthetique: probably vegetarian or vegan, has a âmom jeanâ 80âČs aesthetic, glorifies local cafes, wants to live in Europe, always wants to cut their hair
gothique: black clothes only, still stans my chemical romance, uses sarcasm as a defense mechanism, desperately wants some tattoos, likes the black lipstick look but too shy to do it
the main piece of advice i have for students is this: learn how to fail and persevere. it is a skill that will help you in life far more than perfect grades. think of failure impersonally. when you fail, you have just eliminated one method that doesnât work for you, so you need to try a different method in the future. figure out which factors contributed to the undesirable result, and change them. (teachers, advisors, and academic counselors can help you with this if you arenât sure where to start). i know from personal experience that fear of failure is often a self-fulfilling prophecy, because it leads to self-sabotage. if you can learn not to think of it as an inherent personal flaw, but rather as a strategy that didnât work for you and can be changed, you will be well-equipped to face the inevitable failures and rejections that are part of life.
how to survive bad school days, from morning till night
my last year of high school starts rather soon, and iâve had more than my fair share of days when i wake up wanting to cry. there arenât many things you can do when obligations like school force you to get over it as soon as it starts, so here are some tips to make your day better.
1. dress opposite the way you feel. even though sweats might be super tempting, dress up. wear your favorite pair of jeans, or a dress, or your cutest sneakers, even. wear bright colors at least. sweatpants and such will just make you feel even more blah and unfocused throughout the day.Â
2. moisturize! this might seem like an odd idea, but moisturizing and going into school glowy and soft definitely helps me feel more comfortable and less ugh during the school day. it helps keep me in my home-y comfort zone, if that makes sense.Â
3. carry something from home. this can be a book (even if you donât read it), a tube of chapstick, a big waterbottle, etcâŠÂ i have even gone as far as wrapping myself in a small blanket and walking around like that for the day. if you like this option and donât feel comfortable wearing it, fold it up and place it in your backpack, just so you know itâs there.
4. plan out your day. even if itâs just making a mental note, tell and remind yourself of the things your going to do and when. this will get rid of any unnecessary stress and pressure. if something unexpected comes up, this will also help you manage your time a little better.
5. eat and drink happy things! pick today to pack a lunch, no matter what your usual routine is. drink plenty of water throughout this day, and eat as many fruits and veggies as you can. fill a reusable water bottle with water, fruit (like lemon or strawberries), and chia seeds! itâs perfect to sip throughout the day for a reboot or just to boost your mood.Â
6. when you get home, bathe immediately! wash off the dayâs dirt. drop everything as soon as you get home, and either jump in the shower or relax in a bath with your favorite soaps and scents and a book. give yourself a break before you have to get back to work.
7. donât ignore your work. by work, i mean school work. if youâre having a bad day, donât hesitate to take a break from talking to people or running (low-priority) errands. you donât want to ignore schoolwork, though, because teachers arenât the most lenient people in the world, and getting it done will take a lot off of your shoulders. pushing it away will only gain you more bad days.Â
8. go to bed. get sleep! you want to be refreshed and happy for the next day, even if itâs a weekend. thereâs a good chance your bad day began because you didnât get enough sleep, or because you were ripped out of bed. reward yourself with rest after a long day.Â
types of study breaks for every situation
if you realize youâve been studying for hours: grab a snack to refuel your body and watch a sitcom to refuel your brain. then back to the books.
if youâre feeling stressed out: take some deep breaths, text your friends, maybe stare at a wall for a few minutes. gather yourself.
if you canât seem to focus: get moving and get outside. take out the garbage, check your mail box, maybe walk your dog. just get moving and get fresh air. itâll help bring you back.
if thereâs something else going on in your life and you canât get it off your mind: write down whatâs going through your head, sort of like a diary entry. itâll help you work things out.
if youâre just mentally and physically exhausted: set a timer for 25-30 minutes and take a nap. any longer and youâll hit REM and youâll wake up feeling just as tired. once you wake up, get some caffeine in you.
if the material is boring as hell: find another way to study. see if thereâs a crash course video online about it or draw out what youâre trying to learn in diagrams and pictures to make it fun.
if people around you wonât shut up: listen to some music. soundtrack and classical music is always good because they wonât absorb you as much as music with lyrics. white noise (like ocean waves, rain sounds, etc.) also works.
if you only half understand a concept: call/message a friend whoâs not in the class and try to teach the material to them. this will help you mentally work through the material and will help you remember it as well.
2018 Student Guide
With the start of 2018 well underway, I wanted to make a masterpost full of links on how to adjust your perspective with studying. Perhaps you want to become a better student overall, improve your focus or get into your dream college, there is always something we want to do better! Hopefully these tips will make 2018 your best academic year yet!
Organisation
2018 student planner
planner brand recommendations
planner vs bullet journal: pros and cons
how to set up a bullet journal
setting up a digital bullet journal
bullet journal spread ideas
bullet journal decoration hacks
bullet journal brand recommendations
whats in my bag
my favourite stationery
back to school basic supplies
how to improve your handwriting
handwriting font suggestions
balancing study and work
desk/workspace essentials
student finance tips
2018 monthly planner printables
Productivity
productivity and time management applications
how to remove distractions
types of procrastination and how to deal with them
google chrome new tab options for improved productivity
10 small ways to improve your productivity
applications to block websites
no distraction writing applications
100 days of productivity challenge
how to focus in class
how to stick to a schedule
how to stay alert
how to build self-discipline
how to organise for exams
my after school routine
how to reduce perfectionist ideasÂ
Motivation
what to do when youâve tried everything
how to gain back motivation
motivational monday printables
how to stop avoiding studying
what to do when you feel exhausted before studying
how I stay motivated
tips on maintaining motivation
10 tips to increase your motivation for study
how to start a studyblr
how to utilise your studyblr for motivation
how to set up a studygram
dealing with competitive people
how to bounce back from âfailureâ
how to learn from a lower than expected grade
how to structure a weekly review
how to deal with a difficult class
things to do during holidays/study vacations
Studying
applications for students
how to take effective class or lecture notes
how to take notes from a textbook
how to prepare for exams
my note-taking method
my notebook system
how to write faster
how to study more effectively
how to summarise information
how I organise my binders
good habits to implement
how to study (my method)
how to revise from notes
how to organise a colour code
how to memorise information effectively
how to memorise quotes
how to use flashcards
how I reduce waffle and narration in essays
tips for essay writing
how to find out where youâre going wrong
how I prepare to study
different ways to study
how to study during the semester
how to annotate a book/novel/etc
how to get ahead in school
how to break up a large textbook
studying as a visual learner
how to practice and present a speech
mindmapping apps and extensions
how to deal with online classes
how to study a language
how to study maths
how to improve group assessments/projects
ipad study inspiration
Self Care
how to improve your sleep schedule
how to wake up earlier
how to study when sick
over-coming self doubt
dealing with stress
how to balance studying and anxiety
how to balance studying and depression
apps that help with depression
ways to reward your productivity
my favourite tv shows
my favourite podcasts
ways to use empty notebooks
how to be more sociable
tips for getting a job
advice for the first day
things (personal, academic, etc) to do every week
Printables
2018 monthly planner printables
2018 student printables (includes 2018 overview + calendar, daily + weekly + monthly planner, 30 habit tracker, class overview and timed worklog)
2018 GoodNotes monthly and weekly planner
weekly study schedule
weekly planner
weekend planner
daily planner
assessment planner
subject to do list planner
study session planner
exam revision printable pack (includes revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)
note-taking printables (includes dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)
organic chemistry printable
literary techniques and devices sheet
100 days of productivity tracker printableÂ
ultimate student organiser pack
study and revision pack
2018 student planner
2018 weekly planner
pomodoro tracker
grade and assessment planner pack
essay guide and planner pack
productivity planner
student reading journal printable
student finance planner
goal and habit planner
customisable weekly study planner
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What are great questions to ask to a potential graduate advisor about their research practices, how they run their lab, etc to see how theyâre a good fit?
What are some things you wish you knew about your advisor before you selected your program?
Where do your students end up? (ie. post-doc, academia, industry, etc)
On average how long does a (Masters/PhD) student in your lab take to graduate?
Do you, the PI, do lab work still?
Did any of your students receive fellowships/scholarships/grants that they applied for?
Whatâs the structure of your lab meetings?
Whatâs the structure of your individual meetings with students?
Do you travel a lot for conferences?
Do you work from home a lot? (My PI does this a lot and I kinda wish I had known this beforehand, just as a headâs up)
Do you have other responsibilities that remove you from the lab? (ie. if they run a company, do clinical work, teach, etc)
What percentage of your time/resources do you aliquot per project? (Some PIs may spend more time on one project than others)
What are your expectations of students in terms of how long theyâre in the lab each day? Do you expect students to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays?
What are your holiday and sick days policies?
Do you allow students to read papers/do their writing while in lab? (I know one PI in my program who doesnât allow their students to read papers while in the lab, because lab time is for lab time)
Who will my immediate mentor be in terms of research questions (ie. another graduate student, a post-doc, or the PI themselves)?
Are you familiar with the requirements of my graduate program (ie. committee meeting structures, qualifying exam structure if applicable, how the thesis should be formatted, etc)
This one you may want to ask the current personnel in the lab: Are there any labs/PIs that this current PI isnât on good terms with? (This is something you may need to know when setting up your committee, for example, or collaborators).Â
How do you determine the authorship on papers? (ie. How much work should I do for a project for my name to be on it?)
How many papers do you publish per year?Â
How many papers do you expect your graduate students to publish during their time here?
How often do your students go to conferences/present at meetings?
Do you allow your students to have other engagements (like TAing, internships, etc)?
And in general, if you have a huge life event coming up, ask them what the process on that would be. For example, if youâre getting married, or planning on having a child, or have a family member whoâs gravely ill, ask them how much time you can take off, etc. If the PI seems really hesitant or put-off by that, thatâs something to consider.Â
Thatâs all I can think of.. Iâm sure thereâs more if anyone else has anything to add.Â
Good luck!
This isnât a question, but for face-to-face interviews/early meetings, I would look out for how often they cut you off. It shows that they donât really care what you have to say (even if they think they do). It might not be apparent early on, especially if you go in with a set of succinct questions, but once things turn to a broader discussion about your future or their work, pay attention to how often they let you contribute.Â
I initially ignored being cut off because I was new and assumed that as I progressed I would be cut off less and listened to more, but that was not the case. So it is good to pick up on that early.Â
small habits to adopt
wake up early
drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up
meditate or concentrate on your breathing for at least 2 mins
visualize your goals for the day and for the future
make your bedÂ
do calf raises or squats while brushing your teeth
floss
dry brush
take a cold shower (or end a hot shower with cold water right after for about 3 mins)
put on lotion while your skin is still damp
cleanse, tone, and moisturize your face
apply sunscreen
drink a glass of water before and after every meal
listen to a podcast/ted talk instead of music while walking or driving
park far away from where youâre going
stand up straight
look at people in the eye when talking to them
look straight ahead when walking, not at the ground
smile at strangers
stop complaining (itâs bad for your health)
bring cash instead of credit card
track your expenses
turn off notifications on your phone when doing work
resist the urge to go on your phone and observe your surroundings more
set a timer for 5 mins when scrolling through social media and stop when the time is up
learn at least 5 new vocab words from your target language every day
exercise while watching shows/videos
read at least 10 pages every day
do tasks that can be done in 2 mins right away
drink tea
prepare workout gear the night before
jot down tasks for the next day before sleeping
write down quotes/lyrics that strike a chord
spend 30 mins on a hobby
journal and write down things you are grateful for
aim for 7-8 hours of sleep
words of advice from a senior in college: - good grades are important, but so is experience. your 4.0 is exceptional, but your resume is an entire page and that incredible gpa takes up very little space. so take full advantage of internships, clubs, research opportunities, volunteer work, anything you can that pertains to your major. youâll thank yourself when you start applying for jobs. - if you are passionate about a club or organization that has nothing to do with your future career path, that is perfectly okay! stick with it every year, hold leadership positions, do the best you can in it. the passion, leadership, and loyalty speaks volumes. - get to know the professors in your major classes and let them get to know you too. go talk to them, even if you donât have any questions about the class. one day youâre going to need references and letters of recommendations and their words carry weight. - learn how to study. itâs different for everyone. if studying with other people is unproductive for you, then donât feel bad about not going to the study group that your classmates organized. studying hard is good, but studying smart is better. - sometimes you have to stay in and study for your huge exam while your friends go out to dinner. but sometimes you just have to say screw it and go with them anyway. youâre in college to learn, but the spontaneous late night runs to taco bell is something youâll cherish for a lifetime. - if your college has some sort of career center, take advantage of it. they can help you with your resume, your interview skills, your cover letter, everything. they can point you in the direction of internships and companies that are hiring. career centers are incredible resources that your tuition paid for, so you might as well use it. - always keep an umbrella, a water bottle, and some snacks in your backpack. youâll thank yourself. - in every class, make at least one friend and get their number. itâs helpful to have someone in your classes that can send you notes if you overslept or can clarify assignments. these people are absolutely crucial â they will save your butt more times than once. - if you come really close to making that grade that you really needed on a certain exam, donât give up on it. follow through. donât email your professor â go talk to them about it. see where you went wrong, understand the mistakes that you made and explain to them why the question tricked you. tell them that the question you missed will keep you from making a certain grade in the class. donât beg them for mercy, donât ask them to boost your grade. groveling isnât as appealing as a student who is genuinely interested to see where they went wrong. teachers appreciate students who care enough to follow up. and they just might end up changing your grade because of it. itâs happened to me before. and if they donât end up changing it, then you did all that you could. the world will go on. i promise. - before an interview, go into a bathroom stall and assume a superhero pose. legs apart, hands on your hips, head held high. hold it for a couple minutes. this boosts your testosterone and lowers your cortisol, which increases your confidence and decreases anxiety. after the pose, do a little dance with your limbs out long. i donât know if this does anything for you physiologically, but it helps with the jitters. take a few deep breaths and tell yourself you got this one in the bag. it may sound silly but it really works, i swear by it. - make the most of these 4 years. i know youâve heard people say it goes by fast, but you donât realize how fast itâs gone until youâre two months away from your graduation and your mind is completely blown. so milk it for all itâs worth and donât waste any time â start the first day of your freshman year. put yourself out there, try something new, make mistakes, meet as many people as you can, go to the football games and the basketball games and the equestrian meets, stay up all night and climb the buildings on campus and watch the sunrise, go to the library during finals week even though itâs crowded - thereâs this odd comfort and unity that comes from being among all the other stressed out students, study hard, play hard, donât wish away your week and look forward to the weekend â use every single day as an opportunity to do something youâll remember, something youâll thank yourself for, something new. - the moral of the story is that you have four years to do everything you possibly can so that when graduation is right around the corner, you can look back and have zero regrets â or maybe a couple drunken ones, but no need to dwell on those. you did it and you did it well. thatâs the feeling you want.
