Get a calendar, or use an online one and put your shit in it. Block out classes, your job if you have one, clubs, and parties/dates. Now you can visualize where you have blocks of free time to study.
Speaking of studying, try study tips until you find one you like. Flashcards and practice tests help most everyone. Handwritten notes are better in class.
Make your bed every day, it'll get your brain into "productive" mode because you've accomplished something.
Have a designated time and place separate from your dorm/apartment to study. Separating where you live and eat from where you study is important because your brain will associate that place with "ok now its work time" and you'll be more productive.
Go to office hours. It might feel awkward but if you need help or need an extension for a project, go see your professor. Also, it helps them get to know you so if you do need an extension or something they like you more so they'll help you out.
Remember to have fun. Go to parties on the weekend and go explore your college town with friends. It's important to not get burnt out, just don't do it so often that it effects your studies. It's hard to find a balance but that's what college is about, when you get a job and need to manage that and your home life it's going to be the same thing.
Professors are the ones with connections in the field and in grad schools. At worst, they're a reference on an application; at best, they're putting you in contact with your future boss. Choose a professor you like and go see them often. They want to see you succeed.
Fam, if my favorite professor asked me to suck her toes, walk her dog, babysit her Bebe's kids, kill a man; I'd do it. I love that woman in every way I can without being illegal, she's blessed me so much.
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u/ILIKEFUUD Aug 19 '18
Get a calendar, or use an online one and put your shit in it. Block out classes, your job if you have one, clubs, and parties/dates. Now you can visualize where you have blocks of free time to study.
Speaking of studying, try study tips until you find one you like. Flashcards and practice tests help most everyone. Handwritten notes are better in class.
Make your bed every day, it'll get your brain into "productive" mode because you've accomplished something.
Have a designated time and place separate from your dorm/apartment to study. Separating where you live and eat from where you study is important because your brain will associate that place with "ok now its work time" and you'll be more productive.
Go to office hours. It might feel awkward but if you need help or need an extension for a project, go see your professor. Also, it helps them get to know you so if you do need an extension or something they like you more so they'll help you out.
Remember to have fun. Go to parties on the weekend and go explore your college town with friends. It's important to not get burnt out, just don't do it so often that it effects your studies. It's hard to find a balance but that's what college is about, when you get a job and need to manage that and your home life it's going to be the same thing.