I'm gonna make it happen

Hi, that is an amazing question!

Going to college without knowing a thing is really bad, speaking from experience.

First of all some general tips for students coming to uni:

Don't be scared to not fit in or that you won't be able to make friends. You will!! There are so many freshmen and chances are very high you will find like-minded people.

Find a club or a hobby that really fills you with joy and excitement. Going to uni is hard because the workload is crazy sometimes. Finding a balance is crucial to stay happy and healthy!

Last but not least, my most important tip: Create a LinkedIn profile and text people who are already going to this university and are pursuing the same major you want to choose. Ask them for a phone call and talk to them. I think this would have really helped me and I have talked to some incoming students who had questions. It is also quite cool to know some people in advance and just know your way at uni beforehand.

Going into the habit-topic:

First of all, I am so proud of you that you are already thinking about this. Uni is very difficult and not keeping up with classes and lectures is a very bad idea - and to some it seems inevitable. But it is really not. Still do not forget to always care about balance because you can burn out.

Write yourself a list and plan the semester ahead. I know this seems very drastic, planning days three months in advance, but it has helped me a lot and now I am a straight A student at a very hard university.

Have a consistent sleeping schedule. That is something I struggle with a lot. I really want to go to bed earlier, but then I enjoy studying too much and stay up until 2 am. And always make sure to sleep about 8 hours, maybe even more.

Write notes, even if you think it does't really help. It does, in the end you will be super grateful that you wrote them. And write flashcard and quiz yourself often.

Study from the first day on. Again, pretty drastic, but that has helped my get a lot of A+'s and it keeps my mind from freaking out about exams.

I think this is all I can say. Have an amazing first year and text me if you need anything! <3

Love, Sophia

switch from paper to digital or visa versa, or switch it up every couple of weeks

stop trying to make things pretty if it's stressing you out

switch to handwritten notes, or try re-writing your notes after class

change the paper you're using, try a different pen

start using highlighters

try bullet journaling, it doesn't need to be pretty

if a physical planner isn't working, try a digital one like notion

try reading audiobooks instead

look into supplemental material on your class, e.g. crash course

work in a different place

change the music you listen to, i suggest nintendo and chill on spotify

take more/less breaks

February 23, 2023 |

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