Activate your College Gmail account (see Activate your Google Account)

Get to know your Google Workspace, find your timetable

Get to know the library catalogue and see what books and magazines are available. Click link for more information on Library Services

Find a quiet place to study – make use of the Learning Resource Centres (Library, E-Learning Zone) or Creative Industries LRCs - get to know your College support areas

Choose a place with few distractions

Make sure you have easy access to the tools and resources that you need to study - see Learning Resources and Additional Support

How much time do you need? An hour a day, twice a week?

Could more time be made available if necessary?

How will you achieve a positive work/study/life balance?

Know your best working time of day

Take regular breaks

Break tasks down into manageable amounts

Don't leave it to the last minute - it's better to study a 'little and often'

Do you work better on your own or with someone – consider finding a study buddy

How will you manage your workload to meet the required deadlines?

Use spare time productively

Be realistic, schedule large blocks of time for completing major projects

What will you do to avoid or minimise interruptions when you are studying?

How will you deal with interruptions if (and when) they occur?

If you are unable to study as planned how will you ‘catch up’?

Get off the phone, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter!

Remember that things always take longer than you think

Get comfortable but keep awake and attentive

Build in rewards for effective study

Ensure you take regular exercise and eat a healthy diet

Allow time for things to go wrong

Learn some de-stress techniques

Ask for help when you need it