The first few weeks you might struggle with the college transition. You might even question whether you can survive and the answer to that question is: yes, you can! Do not feel that you are the only one experiencing this feeling. You are not alone!
However, it might mean that you will have to make a few changes in the way you study and take notes. You might even have to self analyze yourself in order to come up with a plan that can best help YOU. Here are a few study tips that might help you: First, keep in mind that in order to focus, study and recollect information you must first be healthy. Therefore, do your best to drink water, eat nutritious food and get plenty of rest. If you live on campus, this might be a bit more tricky than if you live at home. Nonetheless, you do not want to let guard down; remember, one of your main priorities, as you go on this journey, is to take care of yourself. Click on the following link for healthy easy recipes that you make in your dorm. www.seventeen.com/life/school/advice/g2113/recipes-for-college-students/ Second, use an agenda, a to-do list or an app that can help you organize the assignments or tasks you need to complete. It is very difficult to rely in memorizing everything you have to do. If you are much more comfortable with using technology than an actual agenda, then give apps a try. There are so many apps like evernote or google calendar that can help you keep track. Everyone is different so what might work for someone else, might not work for you. Therefore, don't feel you have to stick to what someone else is doing to manage their time. By all means give it a shot, but if it does not work for you, then your best bet is to change the strategy! Keep in mind, that there might be distractions that might get in the way of your plan, but you have the power to find a solution. Go to this site for ideas on how to avoid distractions: www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Distractions Third, write notes when you are in class. Yes, even if your proffesor does not tell you to do so. Your proffesor is giving out information that might show up in the test! Therefore, you should be listening carefully, asking questions and taking notes! There are so many note-taking strategies. Click on the following site to check some out! www.how-to-study.com/study-skills-articles/notetaking-tips.asp Fourth, read the material before lecture. By doing so, you are most likely to follow and understand what the professor is saying during lecture. As a result, you will be more engaged in class and you will have the opportunity to clarify concepts you might not have understood when you were reading the material on your own. After lecture, if you still have questions, make the decision to visit you professor during his/her office hours. Also, make sure you review your notes and do the homework even if it might not be collected! Homework is practice; practice is an important step of the learning process...do not skip this step! Here are a few more studying tips: howtostudyincollege.com/in-class/ And lastly, remember that a positive attitude will help you get through the toughest obstacles. Ignore the negative thoughts! You can do anything, but you must believe in yourself and come up with a plan. Do not give up! If you try and you fall. Get up, choose a different strategy and try again! Here are a few tips that might help you remain in college with a positive attitude. www.wikihow.com/Remain-in-College-With-a-Positive-Attitude And as always I am here for you! Don't hesitate to reach out, I can help you with creating a plan for success! :)
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