I Don't Know How To Study. All Through High School I Never Needed To And Now I'm At Uni, I Don't Know
I don't know how to study. All through high school I never needed to and now I'm at Uni, I don't know how. I'm so stressed and so behind. Please help
Hey babe! I’ve been in your exact position before, and I know how overwhelming it feels. Building study skills basically from scratch is a lot of work, I won’t lie, but it’s totally doable! There are a few different things you’ll need to do;
1. Get a planner. Preferably a cute one that you want mind keeping on your dresser all the time. Put every single due date, reading date, class activity, everything in it. Then, go one step further and put start dates in too – at least three days before the assignment is due if it’s simple homework, longer for bigger projects. Always give yourself more time than you need. Be sure to look at your planner first thing every morning, and stick to what it says! Discipline is key.
2. Find out your learning style. A little bit of research online can help you figure it out and give you some helpful resources to use this to your advantage. After you’ve figured this out, you can come up with a plan to effectively study for each subject.
3. Don’t get burnt out. Studying for long periods of time without breaks is a sure fire way to not remember a thing. Give yourself plenty of breaks, and make time for friends and other things you enjoy.
4. Learn to ask for help when you need it. This is one that I still need to get better at; I’m always afraid of inconveniencing people, but the truth is your teachers and classmates are happy to help if you need it! Go to office hours, start a study group, take advantage of on-campus tutoring if it’s available.
5. Use online resources if you need clarification. There’s so much information right at your finger tips, so take advantage of it! If you’re confused about anything, big or small, chances are someone else out there has been, too. Do a a quick search for articles or videos that may explain things more clearly than your textbook or teacher does. I’m a big fan of Khan Academy!
6. Study like you eat. I heard somewhere that you wouldn’t just eat one huge meal and hope it lasted all week, so you shouldn’t study that way either. Studying in shorter, more regular intervals will help the information stick better than just cramming right before a test.
7. Relax! You can totally handle this, it’ll just take a little time to adjust. Remember to take plenty of time to take care of yourself, both mentally and physically. Get plenty of sleep, eat as healthy as you can, and drink plenty of water. Feeling your best means you can perform your best, so make self care a priority!
Best of luck at university!
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03.06.19 - monday
during exams i used to get really stressed out about not having enough time to study between, so i designed myself a lil study planner that maps out my week
it has a section for events, a checklist, and a time tracker so i can tell myself to stop freaking out :)
edit- due to popular request, here’s the link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wEiA8ttDysOxAIjMwzKqvUWkC-sTMKNW/view?usp=sharing
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hello guys 🌻 so, i just finished my A-levels *cheers* and basically i have not the slightest idea what to do with my free time but i’m determined to stay productive, hence this is the reason for this masterpost. hope you all enjoy it too!!
stuff to do after exams
GET THAT SLEEP YOU MISSED OUT ON FOR AGES
treat yourself!!!
get into a bath and chill
play your fave songs
get back to watching that series you stopped watching before exams
meet up with your friends and do something fun [and try to avoid talking about exams as much as you can]
get back to doing that hobby you loved doing
plan a trip [even if it’s just in your own country, have fun and act like a tourist!]
organise a sleepover with your friends + play some board games [be safe if you’re drinking please!!]
check out local events, there is bound to be something you like [for example, we have a nature festival soon here + i’m rly excited to go!!!]
GO TO THE BEACH AYYY
download some new apps yay!!!
do new things! [read new books, watch new tv shows, find a new hobby, do anything]
spend time with your family and friends
exercise maybe idk!!! find a new workout you like + try to stick to it
meditate
try finding a job [check my job tag for tips + resources]
try out new restaurants + coffeeshops + so many other things!!
volunteer omg!!
help out around the house
visit relatives you didn’t have the chance to visit during exams
cute june quote!!
academics + learning
start a bullet journal?
plan, plan, plan!!
learn a new language
learn how to cook + make fun snacks
learn photography [or a new hobby in general tbh]
find an online course on something you don’t have to study for school
watch some documentaries
check your school syllabuses for books you should read before starting the next school year
prepare for uni
take some summer classes
review some of your notes from time to time if they’re useful for the next school year
where to get motivation
motivation masterpost
motivation tag
my study instagram [which i really should update soon]
study inspiration
how to study in summer
staying on track during the summer
+ my masterposts
notes, studying, and self-study resources
self-study resources
supplies
igcse resources
literature masterpost
organisation
aesthetically pleasing notes
annotating
studying a foreign language
really great apps
math
college + uni
motivation
biology
space!!!!
chemistry
physics
summary writing
the discursive/argumentative essay
the narrative essay + the descriptive essay
the ultimate english masterpost!!
stress relief
what i’ve learnt throughout my years of being a student
how to stay productive during holidays
bullet journals
melodic studying
philosophy
stay sated whilst you’re motivated
shakespeare
+ more
hope this helped you guys, enjoy your summer!!
- helena xx
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concept: me gently sipping tea in a quiet bright cafe, I aced my exams and the bees are safe
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Waddup my name is Charlie, im 21, and i never fucking learned how to study.
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