Back to School Tips

Stages of Acceptance

• Denial
• Anger
• Bargaining
• Depression
• Acceptance
  • Tips to reach acceptance stage

Creating a Personal Yearbook

• Highly recommended
• Keep track of school memories, moments, and thoughts
• Helps in decision making (e.g., changing a major)
• Sections to include:
  • Photos
  • Top Memories
  • Class Reflections
• Using Canon Ivy Mini Photo Printer for photos
  • Sync phone to the printer via app
  • Edit photos before printing
  • Prints photos with stickers
  • No ink required
  • Collage option available

Researching Professors

• Look up professors’ websites
• Check for reviews about professors
• Ask friends or upperclassmen for tips

Dealing with Syllabuses

• Check general topics and structure
• Find out if old notes are needed
• Ensure passwords and IDs are up to date

Goals & Procrastination

• Effort-based goals reduce procrastination
• Reflect on the past year
• Pick top priorities and set slightly harder goals

Back to School Shopping

• Check current stationery
• Wait for required supplies list
• Order online well in advance

School Apps and Device Management

• Get necessary apps
• Clear and organize devices

Tutoring Resources

• Check school websites for free tutoring options

Textbooks

• Wait to see if they are required
• Look for cheaper online versions
• Buy standardized test prep books early

Study Strategy

• Based on the syllabus
• Look for extra credit opportunities early
• Prioritize assignments based on weight
• Aim for high grades in assignments to ease exam pressure

Additional Tips

• Visit campus beforehand to locate classes
• Prevent getting lost on the first day

Wishing Good Luck

• Hope the tips are helpful
• Wishing everyone a great new school year
• Thanking Canon for sponsorship