🎉 Celebrate small wins - they add up and keep you motivated.

🤝 Peer support is powerful - find your people and check in regularly. 

⏳  Protect your time - balance is key. You can’t pour from an empty cup. 

📝 Break assignments into chunks - intro, main body, conclusion. Tackle one bit at a time.

📅 Plan ahead - a little hack that helped me was putting assignment dates 1 week ahead on my calendar, that way if any unexpected happens, you have an extra week!

🌟 You belong here - imposter syndrome is normal, but you’ve earned your place 

🎯 Keep your ‘why’ in sight - it’ll carry you through the tough days.

🎨 Colour coding - Colour coding is your new best friend, use it for planning, references, and highlighting important info. 

🧠 Work smarter, not harder - There are so many tools out there to help you, from referencing software (My Bib) to scheduling apps. Take a look at what's out there and save yourself some time!

😨 Don't be afraid to ask for help - we are all learning.

💕 Your coach will become your best friend - don't be afraid to lean on them for support 🤝

🥰 Be kind to yourself - some days are more challenging than others but there is always light at the end. 

🧘Prioritise your wellbeing - eat, rest, sleep, hydrate and don't give up on your hobbies. 

🙋 No question is a silly one - it may seem daft but you might be asking a question someone else is too afraid to ask. 

🪿Don't forget to be a silly goose - Its hard to get lost in feeling overwhelmed, but take some time to let your wild side out. Go have fun with friends, learn something new, make a TikTok or just dance in the kitchen.

💬Reach out to friends and family - your friends and family understand what your going through, share your journey with them and feel proud of who you are. 

⛔Don't say no - Don't say no to new experiences or challenges. You may find your future career in something unexpected. 

💖 Practice self-kindness – it’s okay not to be perfect; celebrate your small wins. 

⚖️ Balance - things will feel hectic at times with assignment submissions, work and placements, but make sure you do something small for you each day. Listen to a podcast, have a hot bath or go for a walk; self-care is a priority.

🔗 Connect the dots - talk to peers, your mentor, coach, or Hallam Help if you need support. Everyone needs a little help as life happens alongside the apprenticeship and can throw us a curveball at any time. 

📝Organisation is key. Get into the habit of recording your off-the-job learning and new learning weekly to help you track to your KSBs and progress reviews. There are templates to help you below. 

📝 Keep track -  jot down weekly learning at the end of each week to keep track. It is easy to forget what you have done and more time consuming to back track.

🔎 Explore - spend time at the start of the course exploring the library pages to find out what resources are on there.

☕ Protect time for rest - ensure you put time aside each week to relax and take a break from university and screen time.

🧠 Learning style -  explore what type of learner you are at the start. This will help you to find effective strategies for learning.

💪 Push yourself out of your comfort zone - these are the times you learn the most and remember to see 'mistakes, as learning/development opportunities.

🌟 Do not compare yourself to others - everybody has different skills in different areas and people learn different things at different rates.  Your strengths are somebody else's weakness and vice versa - Learn from each other.