How I Stay Productive and Organized in School

The fact that there are only 5 Monday’s left in the semester is really terrifying, considering all of the work that I have left. It isn’t easy finding the motivation to rock the last few weeks of the semester. However, it is easier to get your work done when you’re organized. 
Today I’m going to be sharing some tips that have helped me get through the first three semesters of college. They’ve been pretty successful so far. 

Plan Ahead
I think that this is so important especially when it comes to something like academics. Personally, I use a Lilly Pulitzer Agenda and I love it. I love having somewhere to lay out my assignments and schedule. Before the semester I try to write in major due dates like test or papers. It’s helpful when you’re starting the semester to see exactly when major dates are so they don’t sneak up on you. Planning ahead also helps you pace yourself so you aren’t cramming and doing all the work right before it’s due.

Taking Neat Notes
Taking neat notes is super helpful. If you don’t take neat notes during a lecture, that’s okay! You can always recopy them later. I also like to color code my notes. It helps me to keep them organized so when I’m studying it seems to flow easier. Taking neat notes is something that will help you more than you realize. When you’re studying for an upcoming test and your notes are neat, studying is a lot less painful. 

Don’t Procrastinate
Personally, I struggle with this. I wish I didn’t. It’s so easy to say you’ll do something later, but the best time to do it is NOW. Don’t wait. Once you get your work done you’ll feel good and have more downtime! In the long run, it pays to be productive and not to wait until the last minute. Just remember that there’s no time like the present! 

Thanks for reading! I hope this is helpful!
xoxo Emily 



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Tips for Studying for Finals


This semester has FLOWN by. Thanksgiving break starts on Wednesday. After the break, we only have  4 days of class left before exams. It’s crunch time. 


I thought it would be super helpful to give you guys a few tips for studying for final exams. 
I’m really not an expert, but I have been through a couple semesters of exams. So let’s talk about some studying tips! Hopefully, they’ll help you out! 

1. My first tip is, do not procrastinate. Especially if you’re taking a cumulative exam. Now I’m really lucky that this semester, none of my exams are going to be cumulative. However, some of my professors have started to lecture on things that are going to be on the final. It just helps when you begin to study a few weeks before exams. It takes a lot of stress off of you!

2. Another thing that really helps me, is recopying my notes, or at least writing them colorfully and neatly. This makes it easier for me to study. I have gotten a little bad about this recently, it’s pretty much because I’m getting tired of copying my notes over again and I’m just ready for the semester to be OVER. But I just have to keep in mind, that the semester isn’t over yet and I need to finish it out the best I can. 

3. I also make flashcards. You can use an online site like Quizlet to make flashcards, however, I like to have my notecards in my hand. I typically just use my notes(and the readings if they’re going to be on the final). One thing I love about flashcards is that you can see the questions that you don’t know and you can repeatedly go over them. 

Personally, these habits/tips/tricks or whatever you want to call them, have helped me for three semesters now. 
I really hope that they help y’all do well on your finals.
If you have any tips that help you, please send them in!


Thanks for reading!
xoxo
Emily


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