Josh's Study Tips

Hey everyone! I’m going to do something a bit different this week, hopefully you’re OK with that. 

This morning I was reminded of a document I created a few years ago for the high school students that I tutor, it’s based on the lessons I learnt from VCE; the ones they don’t teach you in class. Reading over it, I realised that there was a lot that I still hadn’t perfected, and I felt it might be valuable for other uni students, or even professional adults. It’s about working smarter, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to work hard.

I could go through and try to explain each point and how it might be relevant to you, but instead I’m going to leave it to your interpretation. Let me know what you think in the comments section below!

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Josh’s Study Tips

·      Homework

Ø  Complete everything the teacher sets you. Then do some more.

·      Read!

Ø Books, any kind will do!

·      Before an exam

Ø  Read over your notes

Ø  Complete some revision questions

Ø  Practice exams!

·      Work/life balance

Ø  Balance your study with seeing friends, exercise, and ‘me time’

Ø  Exercise is great for your brain and helps you study. If you’re feeling tired or stale when trying to study, go for a run, bike ride or swim to freshen up your mind!

Ø  Sleep is crucial.

·      Work Environment

Ø  The room in which you study should be comfortable, quiet and free of distractions.

Ø  If you find your concentration waning, change up the scenery!  I find University libraries are a great place to get work done. They are quiet and the peer-pressure makes you study harder.

·      Breaks

Ø  Take a 5 minute break every hour, or when you feel your brain is about to explode.

Ø  Get some fresh air, stretch or listen to some music!

Ø  Try to keep it to 5 minutes, as the longer you are away from the work, the harder it is to get back into it.

Message me if you have any questions throughout the year!