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NOTETAKING 101

In my country,the first uni semester usually starts at October (which means very soon) and i’m more that excited!.However, i can’t help but have some concerns.As a first year, i have no knowledge of the whole “University” concept,that’s why i’m currectly browsing on internet about uni hacks/tips and useful advice from other uni/college students.

Here are some EXTREMELY IMPORTANT notetaking tips by   The Academic Success Center 

BEFORE CLASS

~ Identify main concepts and terms you expect to learn

~ Write questions you hope the lecture will answer

DURING CLASS

~ Take notes in your own words

~ Use consistent abbreviations and symbols

~ Answer any questions you wrote before class

~ Capture main ideas and sufficient detail (definitions, examples, images)

~ Make and visualize connections between concepts

AFTER CLASS

~ Make time to return to your notes after class

~ Transform your notes into a new format (e.g., visual, mind map, quiz questions, study guide)

~ Summarize your notes in writing, verbally, or—better yet—both!

~ Connect current class notes to concepts from the previous classes/weeks

~ Compare notes with a classmate to catch missed info

NOTE TAKING MYTH BUSTERS

MYTH: All you need to do is take notes during class 

FOR REALS: Notes are only as good as what you do with them after class. Learning happens when you put notes to use. Here are a few ways to commit notes to memory:

 • Transform your notes into a new format (summary, visual, diagram, etc.)

 • Explain your notes and main points aloud to someone else 

•Write possible test questions based on your notes

 •Create a study guide that you add to each week with new information and connections you’ve made

MYTH: You should write down everything you hear in lecture 

FOR REALS: Don’t do that. You might end up tuning out content if you only focus on transcription. Or you might get super stressed if you miss a word. Instead… 

• Listen for key points 

• Translate ideas into your own words

 • Listen 80% of the time and write 20% of the time 

• If you know you have a question about a concept, don’t stress. Mark it, so you can review it later with other materials or in office hours

MYTH: Quantity = Quality 

FOR REALS: Excessive note taking may not be quality note taking. Check your balance between listening, learning, and note taking by asking… 

• Am I focused on comprehension during lecture (rather than on transcription)? • Can I recall and explain what I learned after lecture?

 • Do my notes have enough main points and detail for me to use them later in a new way? (e.g. writing a summary, drawing a mind map)

If you want to read more.Here’s the link : https://success.oregonstate.edu/sites/success.oregonstate.edu/files/LearningCorner/Tools/4-page_note_taking_20.pdf

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HOW TO SURVIVE UNIVERSITY pt1:The Begining

GUESS WHO’S BACK!

🌷FIND INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR UNI/COLLEGE

The uni’s website will be your “most visited” internet page ,It’s good to know what you’re going to deal with beforehand,ask/search about EVERYTHING (lessons,professors,clubs,how things work,extracurricular activities and so on)

You can even ask questions from people who are already studying at your department and seek for a good advice

Some websites may even have the map of the building,download it immediately,it will be very useful ,especially during the first semester (thank god i had the map otherwise i would get lost and wouldn’t know how to get out lmao).

🌼AFTER YOU LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED ABOUT UNI’S CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES,ENROLL ON THE ONES THAT INTEREST YOU

The best way to socialize,make friends,gain knowledge/experience and do what you love with people who have the same passion as you 

🌻STAY TUNED WITH UNI’S NEWS(ESPECIALLY REGARDING YOUR DEPARTMENT)

It’s important to know what happening/changing (in your curriculum e.g) 

pt 2 is on the way~~~~~

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How to overcome PERFECTIONISM

A Perfectionist is someone who tries to achieve perfection at everything they do, some people believe that’s a positive trait but actually it’s NOT, nobody’s perfect so remember it’s totally okay if you make mistakes ,we are HUMANS after all.

How to deal with perfectionism? 

◼️   First of all ,tell yourself that it’s okay to not be perfect, to not be afraid to ask for help , to make mistakes or fail at something

◼️   Focus on the positive side of life. Yes, life can be tough but that doesn’t mean we should stop trying for better days

◼️  Set more reasonable goals, if you think that your “goals” make you feel stressed, anxious, disappointed of yourself etc, then reset them, enjoy life <3

◼️ Focus on progress and not perfection!

◼️ Cut out toxic influences, toxicity worsens your metal health. In case there’s someone in your house or group of friends/colleagues that forces you to be perfect then talk to them so that you can solve this matter or avoid them if you see there's no other way

◼️ if you don’t know how to overcome perfectionism on your own and you need help, go to therapy or talk to someone you feel comfortable with. Remember:You are NOT alone :)

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