Whether you’re a fresh first year or a seasoned fourth year, a good study routine is essential to doing well in school. Here are some tips, that I personally follow!
Taking notes in class
Many people tend to use a notepad/notebook to lectures fore notetaking; however, I discourage you from doing this. This is an inefficient form of note-taking, because people tend to copy down what’s shown on the slides instead of paying attention to the lecturer! Instead, I encourage you to bring a device, where you can annotate the (usually posted) pre-lecture slides. By doing this, you can write down things that the lecturer mentions, which are NOT on the slides and be more engaged.
In this regard, I personally used an iPad and apple pencil. It keeps my backpack light and all my notes in one place. I strongly recommend investing in one, or a similar note-taking device. Continue reading