What helps you?

In these past few weeks we have discussed many tips and methods to studying, note taking, time management and much more. Some suggestions that stuck with me came from the note taking discussion. I liked the point that you should be writing down questions as you go along. The type of critical thinking questions that make you think about the big picture. This helps you make connections and think more about what we are really thinking about. Another good point was how we should make connections and analyze the notes while still in class to save time. Do not simply write down word for word what the professor says.

            An element I decided to use in my weekly schedule was a time management trick. To plan out a certain time a day or week that you sit down to make sure you get all of your homework done in a timely fashion. This way you know from say 2-4 you do homework, take a break and eat then 7 to whenever finish up and have the remainder of the night to do whatever you would like.

            Some aspects that were not useful to me was the outline of the notes. I don’t particularly like that structure because I cannot have a set sections for certain things because most times I will need more room and then it will mess up the whole page. I have my own way of doing notes so I will just stick to that. Which is not a big deal.

            I can use everything we discussed in class and read in the readings to ensure I successful meet my goals and be the best student I can be. I can make sure to go over my notes from class everyday and synthesis so further my thinking process. This will help me learn and get the most I can out of this course and any other.