What is your end goal? Tip 2. Learn Use Mnemonic Devices Mnemonic devices are ageless proven tricks to help you remember almost anything more easily. And… Many of the techniques have been around for thousands of years. And… If you practice these tricks often, studying for any exam will become a breeze.
Lastly: Tip 3. Use Regular review The best way to move something from your short-term memory banks to your long-term memory banks is to repeat it a few times. Which brings us to:.
How to Take Notes Like a Boss Notetaking is one of the best ways to help you learn faster, as long as you read them — see the previous chapter.
Here are some of our top notetaking tips to become a note-taking pro. Be prepared. Use your notetaking to summarize, not transcribe. Focus on recognizing key concepts often indicated in the class slides. Practice your listening skills. Learn to Identify the most important snippets of information and forget the rest. If the lecturer is going too fast for you, take a photo of the slides or board notes with your phone for later review.
Check first whether your faculty allows this Recognizing Key Topics Wondering how to identify key information in a lecture? Here are a few things to listen out for which suggest what your professor feels is key information: Introductory comments outlining the class topic Repeated phrases or information. Auditory changes such as verbal emphasis or change in speech pattern. Verbal cues indicating something to be important. Unless you use proper time management to balance everything.
I suggest creating a weekly schedule. Believe me: A major assignment completed in chunks over eight weeks is much easier than cramming the whole task in the last four days before the due date I know from experience. So, the next question is: What should you include in your schedule? Time for paid work if you have it. Domestic Skills Time to do your laundry…I know, right?! At least make sure you know how to: Do laundry.
Plus… Make sure to create shopping lists with nutritional items. Little amounts add up quickly. If I had a nickle for everytime a student told me that they went through their entire savings within a few semesters… … you know how it goes.
My advice: Make a budget, and stick to it. That way: You can add it all together and see how much you will need per week, month, or year to survive as a student. That way: You will have a clear monthly budget. Instead of buying new: Either buy second hand or Kindle versions of the books. Do you have enough in the bank to keep you going? Over a quarter of all college students look for part-time jobs while studying.
If you do decide to get a part-time job, my advice: Look early and look close. What do you need to go job hunting: A brief resume.
In that case, focus on your academics and any unpaid activities that indicate you have the right abilities they are looking for. To dress the part. Depending on the type of job you want, make sure to wear formal attire for a job interview. How does it affect your ability to love and be loved?
Your past traumas, experiences, and relationships absolutely affect your current one. Another skill that benefits all aspects of your life. Sometimes relationships are awkward and you have conversations that leave you wanting to teleport anywhere else than that moment. Being able to communicate your wants, needs, and what can be improved are the building blocks of a healthy, lasting relationship.
Lack of communication creates rifts of misunderstanding and sometimes puts your wants and needs on the back burner. Being able to articulate clearly what exactly you mean is an admirable trait, and will create a strong foundation to any relationship, not just romantic. Pro Tip: Before having a difficult or uncomfortable conversation, write down the points you want to make and what you want to say.
This helps organize your thoughts and makes sure that you are able to communicate all that you need to. Our workshops start life-changing conversations.
Use our powerful films and discussion guides to transform relationships in your community. Share What to do after a breakup: Keeping yourself safe online. Accept people for whom they are. You are precious. Your energy is contagious. Breathe and let go. Appreciate differences and know not everyone will be the way you can expect them to be.
Time is short. Study and pursue something you would love to. Do something your future self would be proud of. Study because you want to. Not because people tell you to. Be it getting the best speaker award in a debate competition or accomplishing all your planned tasks for the week, go and celebrate.
You deserve it. Ever wondered why people do things in a certain way and not the way you expected them to do so? Past experiences shape people to become who they are today.
Never judge anyone for who they are today. Trends are stupid. You are born to be different. Why bother trying to copy what people do when you can be outstanding? Everyone has an opinion to share. People would give you opinions about what you do. Just stop and listen. Their opinions may not necessarily be for the betterment. But just listen. They will feel appreciated that you even bothered to hear what they have to say to you.
At the end of the day, it is up to you whether you would let their opinions influence your decisions or not. Your years of history are filled with lessons. Bear them in mind and grow to become a better person. Learn to let go of the misery of the past. Let go of things you can never ever change even if you wish to. I found creating a written work schedule and prioritising work useful as they help with maintaining a good balance in stress level. Remember that it is okay to ask for professional help if you feel that you are struggling to manage it on your own.
The above tips are certainly not everything you might find challenging throughout your university life but I hope that they can give you a better picture before stepping into this new stage of your life. Embrace the experience whole heartedly as it will be some of the most fun and carefree experience and all the best with university! We use cookies to enhance your experience. Find out more. Her favourite weekend visiting spot is Eat Street Northshore in Brisbane.
Preparation is important Many universities will send out details of the course via email and will make reading lists available online weeks before courses begin. Plan ahead your enrolments At university, we are responsible for our own studies. Be involve in your every coursework I wish someone had told me before university that we should take every assessment as serious as our final examinations.
Remember, each assignment or examination counts towards your final module grade.
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