Aug 29, 2018
So, you've been handed a heavy course syllabus and have no idea what it all means. Here is exactly what you need to do with all of your syllabi!
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So, you've been handed a heavy course syllabus and have no idea what it all means. Here is exactly what you need to do with all of your syllabi!
It’s Finals Week!
Good luck, Kohawks!
Productivity Tip
Your brain needs uninterrupted study time. When studying, make sure your phone isn’t a distraction.
Turn off notifications. Set your phone to Do Not Disturb (if necessary you can set the phone to “still receive calls from...” and then let that person know to call instead of text you if necessary). Or set you phone to Airplane Mode to ensure no interruptions.
Now, start concentrating on studying!
Small Bites: Note Taking Tip #5
Taking notes on your laptop or device? Avoid distractions: TURN OFF THE WIFI.
Small Bites: Tip #2
Notice what’s missing? The part that says “record every word the professor says”. Keep your notes short. No paragraphs allowed; incomplete sentences are welcome here.
Small Bite: Effective Note Taking Tips
Follow along for a series of “Small Bites” = one simple tip to improve your note taking and study habits over the next two weeks.
TODAY: Get organized and don’t stop till you’re proud. Create one central place to keep everything related to a specific course. It could be a binder, a gDoc folder or Google Document, or a notebook within your favorite note taking app on your device. Whatever or wherever, try to keep all content related to a course organized and TOGETHER.
A few tips to help you cope with test anxiety. Go deeper: https://tinyurl.com/testangst
While the idea of just staying in bed can sometimes seem appealing; don’t do it!