Life´s a struggle when you´re a muggle

HOW TO APPROACH CLASSES A guide to getting the most out of your classes and lectures

By Eintsein

Since it’s the beginning of the school year and so many of us are going to university for the first time, I thought a masterpost on handling homesickness might be helpful, since I’m sure I’m going to need it!

Before you go

Tips

Get excited about going! Research fun things to do and think positively about moving. Make a list of all the things you want to when you get there, and other upsides of going away.

Meet other people who will be there. If you already know a friend going, great! If not, try talking to your roommate or people in your college’s Facebook group so there’s someone familiar.

Take bits & bobs from home with you. Mementos are a great way to connect your old home to your new one!

Connect with your family & friends on social media. Having a way to keep them updated & see what you’re doing without fixating on constantly texting them keeps you just connected enough.

Links

‘Inoculating’ Yourself Against Homesickness

8 Ways to Prevent Homesickness at University

Separation Anxiety: On Feeling Homesick

While you’re there

Tips

Try and get out of your room. Your life won’t get any easier without friends, and you won’t make any friends from staying cooped up inside! Take part in some extracurriculars to give yourself a reason to get out.

Remember you’re not alone. It might feel that way, but everyone else is away from home, too. Talk to some new friends or your uni’s counselling service and stay positive.

Get to know your new city! Make your surroundings more familiar by volunteering, going sightseeing, or exploring with friends. Make the most of all the new opportunities that are available!

Links

Save The Student

10 Tips for Managing Homesickness

Feeling Homesick? Try These Tips

26 Ways to Reduce Homesickness

Staying in touch

Tips

Don’t overdo it. The best way to make yourself feel more homesick is by reminding yourself of home, so get to the point that you’re spending more time with your new friends than on the phone with your parents.

Ask for a care package! Get your parents to send a package once you’ve been there a while to give you a taste of home you can anticipate.

Try scheduling regular calls. Putting calls on a calendar forces you to strike a better balance, and also gives you something to look forward to. 

Ask your family to not communicate quite as much. Morning texts from mum can be a constant reminder from where you aren’t, so even though your parents are anxious for you, try asking them to leave you be a little more so you can settle in. 

Links

50 College Care Package Ideas

Best Apps for Free Video Chats

Organisation

how to set up a bullet journal

setting up a digital bullet journal

mossery co planner review

planner brand recommendations

bullet journal spread ideas

bullet journal decoration hacks

whats in my bag

my favourite stationery

back to school basic supplies

how to improve your handwriting

balancing study and work

2017 monthly planner printables

2018 monthly planner printables

Productivity

productivity and time management applications

how to remove distractions

types of procrastination and how to deal with them

google chrome new tab options for improved productivity

10 small ways to improve your productivity

applications to block websites

no distraction writing applications

100 days of productivity challenge 

how to focus in class

how to stick to a schedule

how to stay alert

how to build self-discipline

how to organise for exams

Motivation

what to do when you’ve tried everything

how to gain back motivation

motivational monday printables

how to stop avoiding studying

what to do when you feel exhausted before studying

how I stay motivated

tips on maintaining motivation

how to start a studyblr

how to set up a studygram

dealing with competitive people

how to bounce back from ‘failure’

Studying

applications for students

how to take effective class or lecture notes

how to take notes from a textbook

studying printable pack 

my note-taking method

my notebook system

how to write faster

how I organise my binders

good habits to implement

how to study (my method)

how to organise a colour code

how to memorise information effectively

how to memorise quotes

how to use flashcards

how I reduce waffle and narration in essays

tips for essay writing

how to find out where you’re going wrong

how I prepare to study

different ways to study

how to annotate a book/novel/etc

how to get ahead in school

studying as a visual learner

how to practice and present a speech

mindmapping apps and extensions

how to deal with online classes

how to study a language

apps to write without distraction

Self Care

how to improve your sleep schedule

how to study when sick

over-coming self doubt

dealing with stress

how to balance studying and anxiety

how to balance studying and depression

apps that help with depression

ways to reward your productivity

my favourite tv shows

ways to use empty notebooks

how to be more sociable

Printables

weekly study schedule

note-taking printables (dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)

exam revision printable pack (revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)

week at a glance

organic chemistry printable

100 days of productivity tracker

literary techniques 

Organisation

how to set up a bullet journal

setting up a digital bullet journal

mossery co planner review

planner brand recommendations

bullet journal spread ideas

bullet journal decoration hacks

whats in my bag

my favourite stationery

back to school basic supplies

how to improve your handwriting

balancing study and work

2017 monthly planner printables

2018 monthly planner printables

Productivity

productivity and time management applications

how to remove distractions

types of procrastination and how to deal with them

google chrome new tab options for improved productivity

10 small ways to improve your productivity

applications to block websites

no distraction writing applications

100 days of productivity challenge 

how to focus in class

how to stick to a schedule

how to stay alert

how to build self-discipline

how to organise for exams

Motivation

what to do when you’ve tried everything

how to gain back motivation

motivational monday printables

how to stop avoiding studying

what to do when you feel exhausted before studying

how I stay motivated

tips on maintaining motivation

how to start a studyblr

how to set up a studygram

dealing with competitive people

how to bounce back from ‘failure’

Studying

applications for students

how to take effective class or lecture notes

how to take notes from a textbook

studying printable pack 

my note-taking method

my notebook system

how to write faster

how I organise my binders

good habits to implement

how to study (my method)

how to organise a colour code

how to memorise information effectively

how to memorise quotes

how to use flashcards

how I reduce waffle and narration in essays

tips for essay writing

how to find out where you’re going wrong

how I prepare to study

different ways to study

how to annotate a book/novel/etc

how to get ahead in school

studying as a visual learner

how to practice and present a speech

mindmapping apps and extensions

how to deal with online classes

how to study a language

apps to write without distraction

Self Care

how to improve your sleep schedule

how to study when sick

over-coming self doubt

dealing with stress

how to balance studying and anxiety

how to balance studying and depression

apps that help with depression

ways to reward your productivity

my favourite tv shows

ways to use empty notebooks

how to be more sociable

Printables

weekly study schedule

note-taking printables (dotted, grid, lined, cornell method)

exam revision printable pack (revision checklist, formulas + definitions sheet, essay + project planner, weekly schedule)

week at a glance

organic chemistry printable

100 days of productivity tracker

literary techniques