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heretohelpsstuff · 2 months

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Things that got me through college.

These are a list of habits and practices I did in college to keep up on work and get good grades.

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Keep two notebooks for each class.

One that you take notes during class and it can be as messy and I typically only use one color pen and highlighter to keep up with even the fastest teachers.

The second notebook you use after each class (or as soon as possible) and this is for your pretty detailed notes. Try and use active recall questions to make sure there is no gaps in your understanding. I also would try and write it in my own words to make it easier to remember.

After each lecture make flash cards (either online or physical) and have these for anytime you have free time you can quiz yourself.

Scheduling

Plan out your day!

Use some kind of calendar and time block every hour of your day. Plan out when you are gonna study, eat, sleep, free time all of it. This will help you make sure that you are making time for yourself.

I typically do this on Sundays for the whole week and it keeps me from getting decision fatigue while keeping you productive.

Study daily

Even if it’s just for 20 mins make sure you are keeping up your knowledge.

Try different study methods on different days. Flash cards for all your classes Monday. Going over your past quizzes Tuesday. Practice questions Wednesday so on so on. This can be personalized to your schedule.

Take care of yourself

Make sure you are eating sleeping and spending time with friends.

Call your family and old friends

Take yourself out for coffee or to the movies

Also make sure you are exercising regularly however you like to.

Do things ahead of time

I literally wrote down all my due dates as the day before to give myself a day of cushion just in case.

Never plan to study right before the test. What if you sleep in late or something comes up? Always study ahead of time.

Get to know your professors

Go to there office hours and ask questions in class.

Professors have hundreds of students that don’t care about their class. I have found typically professors love having students that actually care about their subject.

When I’m taking notes I write down anything confusing to ask at office hours

Get out of your dorm

You are paying thousands of dollars for college you are allowed to exist and study anywhere on campus.

Study in the library or the cafes anywhere you like.

Explore campus find cool places to hangout.

Feel free to add your own!

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redwinterroses · 7 months

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Because this is the third time I've had this conversation with a surprised young student this semester:

Your college library is free! You don't have to pay to rent books, they'll help you find resources, you have access to dozens if not hundreds of databases and journals through them, and most universities are even moving away from late fee systems! It's awesome and it's all there waiting for you!

It's not the same as renting a textbook from the bookstore -- you can check out the books (or dvds, cds, monographs, journals, magazines, dissertations, laptops, tablets, headphones, and more) for free, with no judgement or expectations beyond "return it in a timely manner and in good condition."

Please use your library! I swear we're cool. XD If you're uncertain how to find things out use resources, I can almost guarantee that your librarians will be eager to help you learn -- this is what we went into this profession to do. (and, side note: our budgets are determined by use. You want your library to be better, have more stuff? Use it! If we can't prove need we don't get funding, and that sucks for all of us.)

Your library is free, and your librarians are excited to help. Please check us out!

#not mcyt #student help #college hacks

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college-hacks · 2 years

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Ok guys I know some of us are commuters to college and some travel fairly long distances so here's some tips!!

First things first is that you need a good backpack that has lots of room and is sturdy to last you a few years

You are an hour or two away from home so carry some medications like ibuprofen, pepto pills, allergy pills, etc I personally use a round pill organizer with compartments that screw together so it doesn't take up much room

Also a small first aid kit with some bandaids of different sizes, triple antibiotic ointment, the pill thing, pads/tampons if u have periods, a brace for any joint u have issues with (if applicable), etc

I try to bring my own snacks so I'm not stuck paying vending machine or fast food prices for a bag of chips

Carry everything you could need for class. I have my laptop, charger, a 5 subject notebook so I don't accidentally bring the wrong notebook on the wrong day, a pencil case with black pens, colored pens, highlighters (love the erasable ones), 1 or 2 sharpies, etc

I also carry ear buds, a phone charger + brick, mini stapler, tape, and anything else I might need for the classes I am taking

Give yourself about 15-30 extra minutes to get there, especially during construction season because u never know what construction could pop up

Buy the parking pass, I know it's expensive but good luck finding parking outside campus parking lots

Or don't, one of my friends said if she gets caught once a week and pays for the ticket it's still less than the parking pass but that's ur own risk

Make sure your textbooks are in your backpack before you leave. You do NOT want to be an hour away from home and find out your reading your textbook in class and it's sitting on your desk

Bring a mask even if your campus doesn't require one. When the person next to you is coughing all class you will probably want one and you can't just slip out for 10 minutes to walk to your dorm

That's all I have for now but I'm sure I'll think of more because I'm writing this on my lunch break :) have fun at college this summer/fall

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literarydesire · 1 year

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I signed the lease of my very first solo apartment at 16 and I’ve been living on my own ever since. Here’s a few things I wish I had known beforehand, that might help people about to move out for the first time:

Don’t but ALL THE KITCHEN APPLIANCES at once. Save your money and wait until you’ve found yourself needing something a few times before buying it. A good place to start is a microwave, a bread toaster, a grating iron and a kettle/coffeemaker. Those will get you far.

Learn how to cook vegetarian/vegan meals, even if you aren’t any of those. When we experience crisis in the world, inflation usually happens and that often causes the cost of meat and animal products to go up. Making 80% of my meals without any kind of animal products has literally been what made me able to pay bills for these last couple months.

Don’t listen to “influencers” when figuring out when and how to clean and keep house. You know yourself better than the people with “brain hacks” for developing habits. Maybe it works best for you to keep everything scheduled (clean bathroom on Tuesday, laundry on Sundays) or maybe you’re more like me; someone who works best when acting on spurts of energy instead of preplanning. Make it work for you and don’t judge yourself too hard.

Set boundaries. For some people this may not be a problem, but as I moved out at such a young age (and people moving out at 20 will probably experience this too), my parents had a hard time adjusting to the fact that they no longer had a say over whats on my walls, when I have to tidy my room, how often I host parties etc. Giving the people in your life time to adjust is important of cause, but setting clear boundaries is essential. Your house, your rules, because you pay bills and rent.

Ask for help. This is something I (a person who’s independent to a fault) still struggle with a lot. Don’t know how to clean a stovetop when the pasta water has burned to a crust? Don’t be embarrassed to ask, we’ve all been there. The downside of living alone is, that if you don’t let people see and know that you’re struggling, it’s frighteningly easy to keep it hidden. Reach out, create a support system close to you if possible, and help others as well.

I’ll be happy if this helps just one person so, here ya go

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flowers-and-fichte · 1 year

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Novalis's Guide to Surviving College

Okay. Here it is. Something I've been waiting to post. These are hacks that have helped me survive college and have served me well.

DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. I already have this one down, but I'm aware it's a vice for many people, and that's okay! But it's not a good thing to have at this point in life. Try not to wait until the last minute to get things done, because some assignments may require more time than you think. Procrastination is not your friend, no matter how tempting it is to put things off.

Start studying way ahead of time. I prefer to do it about a month before the exam so I can have enough time to prepare. It actually pays off. I recall studying a month before a notoriously hard test and I actually got an A on it. No matter how pain-in-the-ass it may sound, it is very helpful.

Correspond with your professors! It's not only important to email them about any questions you have about assignments or exams, but also to cultivate friendships! So, visit office hours! Chat with them after class! Getting to know your profs has its perks. Maybe they can tell you about new sources or maybe tell you about research opportunities.

Phones aren't everything. This is something it took me a while to learn. During school days, I make sure to try not to look at my phone as much. Phones are addictive and can take away from social interactions. Spending time on your phone not only tires out your eyes, but it's also a HUGE waste of time. So, do what I do and write or draw on paper or curl up with a book! Hang out with your friends! Listen to music or a podcast without looking at a device! It's not only restful for your eyes but it also makes you more aware than when you're staring at the screen.

Get enough sleep, especially before tests. Sleep. Is. Important. Always. No matter what. But some people may function on 6-7 hours of sleep rather than 8-9 hours. I'm not encouraging you to get that much sleep; rather to sleep as much as you need to in order for information to stay in your brain.

Back to #4. If you find yourself distracted from your assignments by other activities (such as phone use), WRITE IT DOWN. For example, if you've got a math test you planned to study for and you were looking at Instagram for that intended time, write down something like "Was looking at Instagram when I really should have been studying stats". This way, you are being honest to yourself about how you really were spending your time. In fact, this helps damage your ego and realize that technology or other vices aren't everything and are actually dampening. It's a life lesson in general.

Okay. I do this one ALL THE TIME: MAKE A SCHEDULE. Schedules help you figure out how much time you have in your day, counting your classes, giving you some thought about how you can spend your free time. It's very helpful. Also, list out your break times and set a timer. Also use a time for your study time in case it's confusing to tell how much time has passed, but feel free to go over the time limit. Time honestly doesn't matter as much. But it doesn't hurt to give yourself extra time for work if you feel like you need it. Scheduling has been super helpful to me in several cases, including for daily commutes.

These are my top college survival hacks, but I'll probably come up with more if I can.

#college hacks #life skills #how to adult #novalis speaks

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coldmermaidhologram · 4 months

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Gods help me people, I have physics next and I'm TERRIFIED. Where do y'all even start? I love the subject, but right now, it's all going over my head. Also our teacher is awful who doesn't explain shit, he reads from the slides, and gets offended when you ask him to repeat it..... like sir, you read it, again, so can I.... not really helping here...

Quantum is interesting afff but when you don't understand shit, you end up hating the whole subject. I'll admit, I put near zero effort into this in the last two years of high school, but I want to now. And it's so dam hard.

Okay rant over, have a good day <3

I'm gonna try proving Schrodinger's equation now ......

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hermesdoesthings · 2 years

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Advice for Incoming College Freshmen

I saw a bunch of these swirling around before I started college last year but most of them were geared towards resident students so this one is aimed at my commuter buds!!

Please please please bring chargers with you. Y'all have no idea how many times my laptop almost died/didn't make it through the day or I was clinging onto the last 15% of my phone because I forgot to plug it in the night before.

Also, make sure you have headphones. Wireless, corded, doesn't matter. Go buy a cheap pair from CVS or a grocery store and keep it in your backpack in case you forget or just so you always have a pair. Please don't be that person that plays stuff out loud.

Also on the topic of backpacks: make sure yours is reliable and has pockets for your laptop to keep it safe from impact/other books you carry.

Leave a bag in your car with a change of clothes (or at least a clean shirt) just in case you can't make it home that day and don't want to be stuck in the same thing for two days.

Throw a light jacket/sweatshirt or two in that bag as well just in case.

MAKE. SURE. YOU. HAVE. AN. UMBRELLA. Just leave it in your car please I'm begging you. It might be sunny and fine when you leave in the morning but it can be downpouring by the time you reach campus

Check and see if your school offers anything for commuters! Mine does a free lunch for commuter students once a month!

If you're planning on buying lunch on campus look to see if they offer a commuter meal plan!

During your first week, scout around and find places you can hang out between classes/during breaks to study/get work done!

On-campus jobs are also great to eat up large breaks you have in your schedule, and you can get some extra money towards tuition or for yourself (depending on how your school does work-study or on-campus employment)

Please don't take that 8:00 am class. I don't care that you were starting earlier in high school. You have to take into account how early you have to wake up, get ready, and drive to school every day.

Buy a box of like pop-tarts or granola bars or something to keep in your car/in your backpack for a snack if you get hungry! Colleges jack up prices a lot so it's cheaper to buy a 12 count of granola bars for $5 rather than paying $2.50 for a single one

This is all I can think of right now but I'll add more as I think of them! Good luck this year!!

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season-of-the-squirrels · 8 months

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just so you know if you ever want like…a textbook, sheet music, ANYTHING like that you can just search “[title and author] filetype:pdf” and 9/10 times you’ll find it.

#it sometimes works for books too i did this when i had a print copy of the basketball diaries but wanted to quickly crtl+f something #scribd is a treasure trove if you have like $12 a month to spare and is well worth it for musical theatre at least #and ismlp is free! and legal! and so useful for sheet music #anyways this is my party trick and i always wow my friends with it #sasha rambles #life hacks #textbook #college #college hacks

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bigslimeprofessorbiscuit · 1 year

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school tip

the secret to academic success is to consider at least two of your main professors as parental figures you refuse to disappoint, one as the cool cousin you want to impress, one as the judgmental cousin you want to impress even more and one as your nemesis. pick them in your most important courses and then every other professor is simply here to give you cool facts about their subject

#college hacks #school hacks #i have so much more of these

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textbookplug · 9 months

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Textbooks' PDFs and eBooks available for cheap.

Biology for the AP Course

Authors: James Morris, Domenic Castignetti, John Lepri, Rick Relyea Formats: ePub, PDF Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 1st edition Publication Date: 2022 Language: English

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johncarter54 · 1 year

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AI Paraphrasing tool for paper writing, essay writing and content creation - https://netus.ai/

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peterparkerr06 · 2 years

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6 Secret Techniques to Improve Essay Writing

Your essay is a journey that you’re taking the reader on. We will reveal some essay writing secrets to you:-

Tip 1: Open with a hook: You’ve created a great title – now what? Well, ideally you want your first sentence to be equally great. Good openings include:

◾A question. ◾A quote.

Tip 2: Begin with the end in mind: This will give your work direction. Trying to write an essay without this is like the difference between getting on a horse that gallops straight towards its destination and wandering around aimlessly without a map.

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Tip 3: Give it a striking title: Try to avoid giving your essay the same title as everyone else in your class. For instance, if your essay is about the causes of World War 2 then 90% of your classmates will probably call their essay “The Causes of World War 2”.

Tip 4: Don’t let the reader go to sleep: Remember – your teacher is marking dozens of essays so if you keep your work interesting they’ll love you for it. Try:

◾Linking from paragraph to paragraph to create flow. ◾Including well-chosen quotes. ◾Addressing questions to the reader.

Tip 5: Omit unnecessary words: This will tighten your work and give it flow. Don’t be tempted to pad.

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Tip 6: End it well: Ever seen a brilliant movie with a rubbish ending? Didn’t it spoil the whole film with you? Exactly. Don’t do the same for the essay you’ve spent hours slaving over. Effective endings include:

◾Linking back to your opening sentence. ◾Find a quote that sums up your argument. ◾Using a strong piece of concluding imagery.

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joelbrandall1 · 2 years

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You're probably making your textbook reading far harder and less productive than you're supposed to. Take the SQ3R method for a spin! Follow for more college hacks.

#textbook #textbooks #SQ3R #SQ3R method #college hacks #study skills #study hacks #school tips #textbook reading

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college-hacks · 1 year

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Find a hobby besties. Literally anything that isn't staring at a phone screen. It does wonders for your mental health. I learned to spin yarn on a drop spindle (you can make your own for cheap, I got mine for 5$ at a local reenactment, bought wool from the ladies at said reenactment and now am part of the reenactment lol) and you never know what other doors may open for you! It's a great way to make friends who are also into the hobby. It doesn't have to be anything artsy, it could be reading, taking walks, seeing how much litter you can pick up, collecting fall leaves that are pretty

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eggwhiteswithspinach · 2 years

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Instead, this is what I needed before I actually stopped comparing myself to others: to know why I so naturally reverted to comparison to learn how to shift away from such an automatic thought process

https://medium.com/the-brain-is-a-noodle/beyond-dont-compare-yourself-to-others-9d07e137f5f6 / #AcademicMentalHealth

#mental health #psychology #studyspo #college #college hacks

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beauty-on-a-budgetm · 11 days

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ILIA BEAUTY MULTI-STICK

Everyone enjoys being able to pack light when traveling. Having a makeup product that is multi-purpose is essential. ILIA Beauty has a beautiful satin multi-stick that can be used all over the face. It is most commonly used for blush but it can work perfectly as a lip tint or eyeshadow. The product is currently priced at $36. While it is an amazing product, E.L.F Cosmetics had the perfect dupe priced at $5. The E.L.F. Cosmetics Multi-Stick has a wide range of shades to choose from.

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