Welcome to our Weekly Study Tip post! This week, we're not really talking about studying, but something equally important: how to get ready for summer! It may be chilly today, but trust us when we say that the summer will be upon us sooner than you think.
You can check out our YouTube video for some hints -- we hope you find it helpful!
1. Set some Goals
If you start your summer with goals, that’ll give you some structure on how to plan your days, weeks, and months. Maybe there’s something you can do every day (or most days) to build up a skill in a certain area?
Perhaps you're gearing up for a second attempt at CHEM101. A daily practice might be to get ready for this by doing 15 minutes each day of Khan Academy Chemistry. Maybe you're trying to get ready for some upper-level biology coursework - our tip here is to start reading papers related to those topics so you're ready for that big syllabus come fall! You can use the library website to search for journals that relate to your interests, or ask a faculty member for some tips at their office hours.
2. Ask for Advice
Want some advice on how to stay fresh for fall courses, or perhaps what to be reading this summer? Talk to a professor.
Looking to build your resume? Talk to someone in the Career Center.
General productivity tips? Ask your advisor, a success coach, or even
your academic advocate if they can give you some advice!
3. Keep Busy!
You might be working as a lifeguard or restaurant server, getting clinical hours, or doing an awesome internship or program. But if you're finding yourself twiddling your thumbs, here are some great ways to keep yourself busy:
- Read for an hour each day. It doesn't have to be related to your major. Just the act of focusing on something intently for an hour (put that phone on silent!) will help you ease back into school in the fall
- Use Khan Academy or YouTube to brush up on foundational skills for your upcoming courses
- Volunteer - whether it's a hospital, food pantry, or somewhere else, this will help you find some purpose and practice talking to new people (which is great for your networking skills). Get in touch with the Shriver Center if you're not sure where to start!
- Go on some nerdy deep dives -- is there a cool podcast about something that interests you? Find ways to really enjoy learning
This Week with CNMS Advising:
Monday 4/1
2-3 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with CHEM101 and BIOL141 focus
Tuesday 4/2
11:30-12:30 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115)
Wednesday 4/3
11-12 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with BIOL142 focus
12-1 - Summer Prep workshop
3-4 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with CHEM102 focus