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10 Tips For A Successful Spring Semester

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1. Sit in the front

Your professor will get to know you better and it makes it much easier to not get distracted.

2. Plan your day the night before

This is something that I began doing recently and I have found that I have been far more productive.

3. Take advantage of office hours

Getting to know your professors and them getting to know you will only have a positive effect on your GPA, I promise.

4. Dress well

Yes, I know it’s so much easier to just dress like a bum going to class. However, I have found that I always feel more confident and motivated when I take a little extra time to put myself together in the morning.

5. Keep your workspace organized

Who wants to waste time rummaging through a messy desk looking for their work? I’m sure you have much better things to do.

6. Do work between classes

Take advantage of that gap you have between classes and get some homework done. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.

7. Don’t wait to ask questions

If you are confused about a concept, don’t wait to figure it out! The material is only going to get more complicated as the semester progresses and if you are not caught up you’ll be lost!

8. Take good notes

Taking neat and organized notes will only make your life easier once exam time rolls around. The best advice I can give is to figure out what type of learner you are and take the notes that best help you comprehend the material. I am a visual learner, so I have found that drawing lots of diagrams and pictures in my notes to depict the information is something that has helped me tremendously.

9. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule

Who doesn’t love sleep?! As you should know, failing to get a sufficient amount of sleep each night (6-8 hours) is something that will lead us to feeling slouched and unmotivated the following day.

10. Keep going

“Life’s a climb but the view is great.” -Miley Stewart


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