Planning:

In schools, you sometimes have fixed guidelines, rules and strict deadlines you might seem not able to cope with. University is a whole story with a focus on self-organization and determination. You somehow have to adjust to this new kind of studying and it’s looking like there won’t be a lot of time to do so. Since it has to be quick, be available to new reading tips. In addition to, you can find other advisory services of your university right on campus, you just need to ask around. Also don’t forget to Inform yourself about the process of the upcoming semester before the new semester starts. This makes planning easier and will help you to be more relaxed throughout stressful exam periods.

• Time management:  After creating a study plan that allows you to learn continuously, you should not forget that when planning your reading time-table, you should keep in mind that it is not enough to be physically present at lectures only, but preparations and follow-ups are always necessary. Making a plan, especially when you are new to something should also always include some kind of flexibility just like trial-and-error methods. If you notice that your plans don’t work out, change it according to your needs and try again. One thing that is really important is that you should properly assess your workload and don’t overtax yourself.

Avoid time pressure and panic: For this, I will present valued tips from interesting studies for you: ‘Highlighters’: In this, you paint the particular place you’re specifically interested in with a color. Observations have shown that your brain is under-challenged when reading and highlighting. It looks so easy, underlining a few words and you start to absorb all of the information. But most unfortunately, the signals sent by colored markers are simply too weak for your brain to really remember, so you can start the second method which is ‘start taking your own notes which simply means jotting down notes or few points. This works better and is also way more efficient.

• Study environment: The right study environment plays a big role in your learning success. Some learning locations hide innumerable dangers of distractions like the community kitchen, your local pub or coffee houses are such places. In order to not get distracted, keep to these three key factors for effective learning in mind: daylight, fresh air and quietness of the environment. In conclusion, a serene environment is needed for study.

• Group work: Group-works are often interesting and stress free. Most exam questions can likely be discussed during group works. Difficult topics during studies are always treated during group reading, group studies, or joint work. To make it more efficient, there are only two ways to use a study group to your advantage: You choose the members of your study group very carefully, or you are such a person that acquires the knowledge of your fellow students as quickly as possible.