Academic Success Tips

Introduction

• Presenter made President's List last semester.
• Explains diverse educational background (IGCSE, American high school, A-levels, college sophomore).
• Emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health to succeed academically.

Importance of Mental Health

• Handle mental illnesses and prioritize mental health and physical health first.
• College and high school are high-stress environments that can exacerbate symptoms.
• Consider taking a semester off if needed for health reasons.

Study Materials

• Binders:
  • Use a binder for each class to keep notes organized.
  • Avoids scattering notes across different subjects.
  • Allows for easy customization and organization of study materials.
• Preferred Writing Tools:
  • Use a pen that you enjoy writing with, such as the Pilot G2 0.38 pen.
  • Good tools can motivate better note-taking.

Time Management

• Executive Planner:
  • Write down all important dates, exams, and events.
  • Visual representation helps with organizing time.
• Phone reminders can be forgotten, so having a physical planner is beneficial.

Class Selection and Attendance

• Choose classes you are interested in and can realistically handle.
• Utilize the drop/add period to finalize courses you want to commit to.
• Avoid overloading credits to prevent negative impacts on GPA.
• Attend all classes for consistency and to maintain an academic environment.

Exam Preparation

• Organize study sessions with classmates:
  • Review and gloss over notes before group study.
  • Cross-check notes with peers to fill in gaps.
  • Quiz each other to reinforce understanding.
• Use bullet points to make notes clear and easy to review.
• Visual learners can benefit from graphs and drawings.

Building Relationships with Professors

• Attend office hours and engage with professors.
• Meetings with professors before exams can clarify necessary material.

General Academic Advice

• Know and prioritize your academic goals.
• Balance social activities with academic work.
• Prioritize studies over social gatherings if necessary.

Conclusion

• Encourages viewers to reach out for more school-related advice.
• Offers further engagement through comments or future videos.