5 Tips to Tackle a New Year of School

Hi Everyone,
Even though personally going back to school is a while away for me, these 10 Back to School Tips may help others that may be going back to school soon.

1. Know What Books and Supplies You Will Need
  Most schools do hand out book lists for people or some list the resources on a website, it is always helpful to compile all of the things you need for your classes in a list. If you are independently studying i.e. Home Schooling or are in an Online Course, the same can still apply just list some supplies that you will need to study or complete classes.

2.Know where your classes are
  This applies mostly to students who take classes on campus, print out a timetable once you have been allocated to classes and place it somewhere in which you won't lose it. For me i use my planner to store my timetable - Maybe you can do the same thing if you have a planner too !

3. Know how you are getting to campus and your classes
  Sometimes transportation can change - especially if you happen to take public transport or drive. Know what time you need to leave home to make it to campus on time and arrive early to your classes - Especially if your school has orientation week utilize this to find all of your classes and see how far it is from the bus stop, train station or car park for convenience.

4. Planning for the School Year Ahead
  Using a planner has really helped personally as to organize all of my assignment due dates, exams, quizzes etc. I also use my planner for personal dates i.e. Birthdays and appointments. I also found that using a planner has taken the stress of studying and school down a bit, for me organization is key to doing well in classes. The good thing about planners is that you can make them your own - i use the leuchtturm1917 dotted journal but these can be pricey so a lined notebook can do the same thing.

5. Knowing When to Take a Break
  It can sometimes be hard to take a break from studying especially when the anxiety of that impending due date is creeping up. The one thing i try to avoid is to not stay up into the wee hours of the morning and to keep a regular sleep schedule. You might feel guilty for going to bed a couple hours earlier than usual, but health comes first and education second - Because you can't be productive and enjoy studying when you sleep deprived or sick with the flu !


Hope You Enjoyed This Blog,
Zoe A.M.