In Their Own Words: What tips should students take into the spring semester?

“Staying focused and not putting stuff off until the last minute. I really overbooked myself this semester, but I had an easy semester last semester and still struggled with that. I’m trying to maintain a constant mindset to just get stuff done.”

“Have someone that you know in your class that can help you out with notes if you skip a day... having people that you can contact if you don’t understand a certain lesson. Just recently, I had a friend that I reached out to with help on a chemistry problem. He was able to demonstrate it to me in a lot easier of a way than the professor did. That was key for me to learn that lesson and move on ...

“I’d just say to analyze your study habits, like what works for you and what doesn’t. Make sure you’re really following that so you’re setting yourself up for success. If you keep following trends that don’t lead you to success, then you’re not helping yourself.”

“Always attending lecture and always asking questions if you have anything that you need clarified in either office hours or after class. Another tip would be to go back and review notes, either re-writing them or going over them with a friend — not just reading them — at the end of the week or before the exam. It’ll help get the info into your brain without just passively reading it.” ...

“Usually, I record lectures. I feel like I miss out a little bit. I listen to them when I get out of class to review over them. At the same time, I like to re-write my notes so that I can be engaged in an activity as I’m reviewing.”