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Justin_L:
--- Quote from: The Cat In The Hat on February 16, 2021, 07:22:56 pm ---All my units are core units, and I have 6 of a total of 8 thingies being on campus. Is it fair to assume that at least the 6 on campus things won't clash with each other??
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There's usually a recommended/sample degree plan which outlines what units you do in what terms that should minimise clashes, though I know it's not a thing for all degrees. Hopefully should be fine as long as you pick your units reasonably, unlike my friend who enrolled in the whole year's worth of units in one semester and wondered why they had so many clashes :)
Sine:
--- Quote from: The Cat In The Hat on February 16, 2021, 07:22:56 pm ---All my units are core units, and I have 6 of a total of 8 thingies being on campus. Is it fair to assume that at least the 6 on campus things won't clash with each other??
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You should be fine. I doubt you will have any clashes since I'm guessing all your units are already picked out for you in Nursing.
alexandra.vo:
For those at Monash, would you recommend taking STA1010 or SCI1020. I'm not very confident in math and don't want to choose a math that is quite difficult as I want to concentrate on my other units. Which math would u recommend and which is more doable? I completed further math in VCE and quite enjoyed the data part but that was quite basic.
cherryblossoms:
Hey, I was just wondering if anyone has any note-taking, study, or organisational strategies or advice?
I'm still not sure if I should handwrite or type up my notes, and how to remember the content and study?
KatherineGale:
--- Quote from: cherryblossoms on March 12, 2021, 05:25:22 pm ---Hey, I was just wondering if anyone has any note-taking, study, or organisational strategies or advice?
I'm still not sure if I should handwrite or type up my notes, and how to remember the content and study?
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Hi there,
I don't know if I can help all that much, but I've found that note-taking depends on the unit. Is there a lot of module content? Are there a number of videos? Is the unit based around content from textbooks?
For less intense/average units, I tend to find writing summaries of everything I'm reading really helpful. Less intense units for me have tended to be more based on practical skills or applying theories, etc. I use the time I save from not needing to rewrite everything to practice applying it. You don't need to remember everything, but if you know how to apply the concept, then you should be fine.
For content heavy units, this is hit or miss with me. I've also struggled with the same thing. I've found that just rewriting everything means I won't remember any of it and it just wastes my time. It's not the greenest option, but printing the online modules, the texts (if you don't have a hard copy already), class and seminar slides, etc. and put them into a folder for that week. Then go through the learning objectives for that week and highlight key points. Take notes alongside these during classes and seminars (you could do this on a powerpoint slide and print these with the content if you prefer typing like me. End of the week, summarise the key points you've highlighted.
This is what has worked for me anyway. It's really trial and error to find what works best for you. Hope someone else can also help you!
Key Tips:
-Start assessments Week 1, even if it's just planning.
-Utilise your unis resources
SpoilerMy uni Deakin has a number of supports - writing & maths mentors, 24hr tutoring, weekly planners, assignment planners, etc.
-utilise other unis resources
SpoilerA lot of unis have the same resources in different formats - if you're just not understanding how to follow your unis referencing guide, take a look at another unis guide
Here are a few from my uni Deakin:
Weekly planner:
https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/home/cloud-students/study-support/weekly-planner
I also think this one can be used by anyone: Assignment planner (lifesaver, honestly)
https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/studying/study-support/academic-skills/assignment-planner
-create a plan
SpoilerYou might not be a planner, that's okay. The best thing about a plan is that it caters to you, not the other way round. I tried using a diary for years before I finally admitted defeat (I've never gotten all the way through a month of using one, let alone a year). Instead, I write a weekly checklist for each of my units detailing the module, readings (including no. pgs), videos (including length), etc. and then I tick them off as I go. It's simple, motivating, and lets me remember what I have and haven't done without much fuss. I also have an assessment timetable where my due dates are highlighted - I hand this up in front of me and check it each day so I don't forget anything.
-don't waste time
SpoilerI procrastinate something shocking. I downloaded an app called forest that makes me accountable for my time. I'd highly recommend finding that or something similar.
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