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As a student, you often have your hands full. Between lectures, exams and assignments, there is often little time to take a deep breath. That is why it is all the more important to learn effectively and productively in order to successfully complete your studies. We've put together ten hacks for you here that will help you do just that.
Good preparation is essential for successful learning. That's why you should optimize your lecture notes so that you can go through them quickly and easily. Here are a few tips:
Take time during the lecture to actively listen and write down. Don't try to write everything down word for word, but summarize the most important information in keywords. This allows you to concentrate better on the essentials.
Did you know that taking notes by hand can help you remember the information better? A study from Princeton University has shown that writing by hand strengthens memory and improves understanding of content. This is because when you write by hand, you actively process the information and thus internalize your brain better.
Make sure your notes are well-structured. For example, use different colors and markers to emphasize important information. Setting headings and sub-items can also help to make your notes clearer.
If you review your notes again after the lecture, you can optimize them even further. Think about which information is most important and which you might need to look up again. This allows you to add and deepen your notes in a targeted manner.
If you want to digitize your lecture notes, there are various options. One option is to simply photograph or scan them. However, it can be difficult to edit or search the notes later.
A better option is to transfer your notes to a digital form that's editable. There are various apps and programs for this purpose, which have been developed specifically for writing down and organizing notes. One example is the Evernote app, which allows you to create, organize, and search notes.
Especially when studying gets stressful, there is often little time left for intensive learning. But you can also acquire knowledge on the go. Here are a few tips:
With learning apps such as Duolingo or Memrise, you can quickly and easily acquire new knowledge on the go. Instead of getting bored on the subway, you can use your time wisely.
Duolingo is one of the most popular learning apps on the market right now. It offers a variety of language courses that you can complete anytime, anywhere. The app is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly and also offers a social component where you can measure and compare yourself with other users.
Memrise, on the other hand, is an app that specializes in learning vocabulary and facts. The app is also very easy to use and offers a wide range of courses. You can expand your knowledge in various areas such as languages, history or science.
Even without digital tools, you can acquire knowledge on the go. For example, use audio books or online lectures to further your education while commuting.
An audiobook is a great way to expand your knowledge while you're on the go. You can choose an audiobook on a topic that interests you and listen to it during your trip. This allows you to acquire knowledge without having to concentrate on reading books.
Online lectures are another way to learn on the go. Many universities offer free online courses that you can take from anywhere. You can choose a lecture on a topic that interests you and listen to it during your trip. This allows you to expand your knowledge and continue your education while you're on the go.
Good organization is essential for successful student life. That's why you should structure your everyday life as well as possible. With a well-thought-out timetable, you can keep track of things and concentrate optimally on your studies.
Before you start creating your schedule, you should get an overview of your lectures and exams. Take a look at your university's lecture schedule and mark all important dates in your calendar.
Next, you should ask yourself what study times you need and how much time you would like to allocate to other activities, such as sports or leisure. Now create a timetable in which you enter all lectures and exams. It is important that you organize yourself realistically and also plan breaks. This is the only way you can concentrate optimally on your studies and avoid unnecessary stress.
There are various tools and apps that can help you create your schedule. One popular app is, for example, “My Study Life,” which is available for both iOS and Android. Here you can enter your timetable and always have it with you.
A digital version of your timetable has the advantage that you always have it with you and can adjust it quickly. Save the timetable, for example, as a screensaver on your mobile phone so that you always have an eye on it. In this way, you avoid forgetting or losing the timetable.
With a digital timetable, you can also enter other appointments, such as doctor visits or birthdays, and thus keep an eye on your entire daily routine. Adding reminders or notes is also easy and quick with a digital timetable.
Another advantage is that you can adjust your schedule at any time. If, for example, a lecture is postponed or cancelled, you can update the timetable quickly and easily.
All in all, a digital timetable is a practical and effective way to organize your everyday life and prepare you optimally for your studies.
Even if at first glance it has nothing to do with studying, good organization of everyday life can also help in other areas. Here are a few tips for laundry care:
If you have little time to iron your clothes, a simple trick helps: hang the clothes on an iron immediately after washing. So the wrinkles will smooth out by themselves.
There are also special dryer balls that help prevent wrinkles when drying laundry. These balls ensure that laundry is better ventilated and therefore dries faster. They also loosen up the fibers and thus prevent clothing from clumping together.
To save time when washing, you should sort your laundry by color and wash as full machines as possible. To treat your clothes gently, use a mild detergent and wash them at a low temperature.
There are also special detergents that are suitable for specific materials, such as silk or wool. These detergents are gentler and prevent the sensitive fibers from being damaged.
If you have stubborn stains, you should treat them before washing. For example, you can use gall soap or stain remover. Soaking stains before washing can also help remove them.
In addition, you should make sure that you do not leave your laundry in the washing machine for too long to prevent mold formation. If you hang your laundry or put it in the dryer immediately after washing, you also avoid unpleasant odors.
Even those who have a lot of stress during their studies should take a break from time to time and do something good for themselves. Here is a quick and easy recipe for a delicious microwave pizza:
Take a slice of toast and top it with tomato sauce, cheese and your favorite ingredients. Then simply bake in the microwave at the highest setting for 1-2 minutes — done!
For a delicious tomato sauce, all you need is strained tomatoes, salt and pepper. Depending on your taste, you can add spices such as basil or oregano.
If you want to make your pizza a bit more interesting, you can also try other sauces. One variant is, for example, a creamy cheese sauce, which you can make from milk, butter and grated cheese. Or you can use a spicy BBQ sauce for an American twist.
Another tip for a special pizza is to use unusual ingredients. How about a pizza with goat cheese, figs and honey, for example? Or a pizza with salmon, cream cheese and dill?
And if you don't feel like making your pizza only on toast, you can also experiment and try out other types of dough. How about a pizza dough made from cauliflower or zucchini?
So let your creativity run wild and try out different combinations. With a few simple ingredients and a little imagination, you can make yourself a delicious and quick meal over and over again.
When it comes to writing term papers, it can be difficult to find the right literature. Here are a few tips:
Use online databases such as Google Scholar or JSTOR to quickly and easily search for suitable literature. You can also find many useful books and magazines on your topic in the university library.
However, there are other methods to effectively search for literature. One of them is to exchange ideas with other students or experts in the field. In many cases, they have already done extensive research and can give you valuable advice. Conferences and expert meetings also offer a good opportunity to network with other scientists and to access new sources of literature.
Another tip is to search specifically for bibliographies in other books or articles. Relevant sources are often already listed here that can help you. Bibliographies and specialist encyclopedias can also be a valuable source of further literature.
In addition to searching for suitable literature, it is also important to read and analyse it carefully. It can be helpful to take notes and summarize the most important findings. Creating mind maps or diagrams can also help to better understand and visualize complex relationships.
With these ten hacks, you should take a big step closer to successful studies. It is important that you do not overwhelm yourself and that you also take a break from time to time. With that in mind — good luck with your learning!
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