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How to prepare for the next semester

Before the semester starts:

Declutter any space you use for school. Backpacks, desks, laptops, tablets, phones, etc. Get rid of anything you don't need anymore and make sure anything you will need is accessible.

Buy any supplies you need for the next semester. New notebooks, textbooks, pens and pencils, folders, etc.

Put your new classes and extracurriculars, and any appointments you have into a planner or calendar.

Set goals and create routines for the upcoming semester.

During the first week:

Read your syllabus! I know a lot of people skim over it, but it contains a lot of important information.

Log the due dates of your assignments in a planner or calendar. If you want to go beyond, you can even log days you want assignments completed by, which is helpful if you have several things due on the same day.

Stick to your routine! The first week can set the tone for your semester, so this is your chance to give it a positive and productive tone.

Create class study groups and invite your classmates to them. I like using GroupMe for this, but there are several other groups.

Enjoy it! This is going to be one of the easiest weeks of the semester, so just have fun getting into the groove of things.

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Tips for Finals

Start studying as far in advance as possible. It is not fun to pull all-nighters before finals because you don't know the material.

Get 8-10 hours of sleep the night before your finals. It is so much easier to focus when you've had a good night's rest and aren't exhausted.

Make sure you're eating well-balanced, nutritional meals, so that your body is fueled. Also, if allowed, bring small snacks, like granola bars and bottles of water, to your exams, that way if you get hungry or thirsty, you have something with you.

While I know you likely want to just study non-stop, ensure that you're taking small breaks while studying, especially between subjects. This gives your brain a chance to rest and prepare for more studying.

When studying, use active recall! Reading the material over and over may help some, but by using active recall, you will be much more likely to be able to recall the information you're learning during the actual test.

If you can bring notes to the test, make sure they are neat and clean. It may seem better to just fit as many notes onto your page as you can, but if none of it is understandable, it's useless. Instead, go with fewer notes that are accessible to you.

Good luck on your finals!

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Thought I'd introduce myself!

Hi, my name is Delilah! I'm 17 years old and a student in uni. I'm a pre-law student, majoring in psychology and political science, and minoring in ASL. Outside of school, I love to read, write, knit, and crochet!

This blog is going to be all about school, studying, reading, and writing, so come along if you feel like it!

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