How to Be Successful in Your Classes

• Days with Daniela
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• September 24, 2024

Days With Daniela 

Hello! Welcome to my blog, today we will talk about how to have time to do homework and study and improve your grades and using all the resources de school could provide for you. 

It’s true that tasks and projects can be more complicated and you have more responsibilities. In college is when you learn more of the subjects in your classes on your own which is self-learning, rather than depending on a professor, it is easier you could fall behind with your homework and projects, but with the right tips you will be able to improve and learn everything in time to keep your grades high and be successful in your classes. 

The syllabus: 

The syllabus is something that is presented on the first days of classes and includes all the assignments that will be done, how many exams the exams will be taken and how much they are worth for your final grade. You may feel overwhelmed but it is important to start organizing yourself to get everything done on time. 

The classes: 

Classes can be varied and you can have lectures, labs, and seminars, and they all have different requirements and deadlines, you have to be aware. 

Tips: These tips will help you improve in your classes and keep everything organized.

Attend your daily classes: Attending your daily classes will ensure that you don’t miss any important information you need to learn. There are cases like mine that you have to always go to classes because there are surprise quizzes or attendance is part of your total grade. I do recommend that if you are not a morning person you do not take classes at 8:00 AM because it is not the same as in high school.  

Learn to take notes: There are many note-taking methods such as the Cornell Method, the “outline” method, or split pages that will help you process information better for when you study and always try to review so you will refresh your memory. If a study method doesn’t work for you, you’ll always have the opportunity to change your method until you find something that works for you and you understand better. 

Create a schedule to study: Study for at least 30-40 minutes daily and try to have break sessions. 

Take care of your physical and mental health: This part is very important. To be successful in school we have to take care of our health, so we can learn everything and memorize. It is crucial to have a good diet, have time to exercise, have a good sleep schedule and also take care of mental health, dealing with stress or depression. Seek help if needed. 

Take advantage of all the resources: Universities will be able to provide things like study groups (or you can create one), tutoring for any subject, online resources like in my school we have the “Math Learning Center” which is an online page where math tutorials come that will support you to pass your classes, there is also writing centers of Teacher Assistants. Each class will also have its office hours where you can talk to your teacher to clarify doubts or have extra help. 

Plan and prioritize: Keep track of tests, study sessions, and assignments, and make a planner to know what things are due first and prioritize them. 

In conclusion, college can be stressful but if you have a routine and have time to relax and do other activities that have nothing to do with school you will have a good time in college, good luck!