Starting a new school year can be just as dreadful as finishing a school year feeling burnt-out; however, it doesn’t always have to feel that hard. Let’s look at ways to start off on the right foot that can help you power through the new school year. Here are some quick management tips:
Written by Ethan Zamora
Reviewing Your Archives
One of the best ways to prepare for a new school year, especially in a STEM program, is to review old notes to get into the academic mindset.
Just glancing over main concepts can assist in jogging your memory. This can help you feel more confident when going into your first classes. Don’t worry about getting caught up in the little details.
Set Goals and Expectations
Setting goals and expectations before heading to school can help you in the long-run.
Seeing what you want to achieve and how you achieve that is essential to keeping a productive and high-energy mindset.
Some great proactive questions you can ask yourself throughout the year:
What are the three most important things I need to do today?
How, why, and when will I use what I have just learned?
Organize Your Study Space
Whether it went good or bad, being reminded of how your last school year went is the last thing you need. If you haven’t organized and put old things away, consider doing that now so you can start fresh.
Changing up your workspace can help refresh your mind and help you adjust to slightly different environments.
Alternatively, having a designated clean and organized workspace can help motivate you to be productive and comfortable.
Consider using decorations and plants that help you feel at ease.
Establish a Routine
One of the most beneficial things you can do before starting a school year is establishing a good routine.
Waking up and feeling in control of what you are doing can guide you towards a healthy learning mindset.
Routines can help establish your energy levels and help you get through the day without burning out.
Routines can help you establish your state of flow. Consider reading our previous reading about this topic.
Expand Your Learning Opportunities
This one may seem odd. Even so, there is no harm in learning how to learn. Whether it be finding potential internships, volunteering opportunities, or reading books, expanding your skill set can be valuable.
There is no right way to learn, so why settle for one or two techniques?
Having a variety of skills and techniques can help you discover your own learning style(s), interests, strengths and weaknesses. So take advantage of these opportunities!
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