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  Things I Wish I Knew Sooner Before Entering University/College *Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe are useful for students.* Academics 1. Don't skip textbook spending until you're sure you need it** Wait until your professor confirms a textbook is actually required before buying. When you do need one, check for a cheaper or digital version first — it saves money and space. 💡 See why I recommend a  Budget tracker 2. Missing one class makes it easier to miss the next** Skipping once opens the door to skipping again. Show up even on low-energy days — the only real exception is being too sick to focus anyway. 3. Be mindful of classmates during lectures** Simple things like chatting, eating, or over-asking questions can distract the people around you. A little awareness goes a long way. 4. Review your notes the same day,...

Underrated Study Tips That Can Boost Your Grades 1. Stop romanticizing the study setup - Your notes don't need to be aesthetic. - If messy handwriting and an ugly notebook get you results, - keep it messy. 2. Compete with future you - Study like you're trying to catch up - to the version of yourself - who already has it together. 3. Talk it out when you're drained - Explain your notes out loud - like you're arguing with someone who's wrong. - Sounds silly. Works every time. 4. Skip the planning spiral - No elaborate setup. - No timer. - No perfect playlist. - Just open the book. Momentum builds itself.  5. Motivation is overrated - Some days you won't feel like it. - Do it anyway. - Discipline doesn't need to feel good to work.  6. One tab, one task - Multitasking is a myth. - Hyperfocus on a single thing - and you'll finish faster than you think.  7. Translate it into your own words - If a concept sounds like a textbook, - you don't understand it ye...

 Studying With ADHD / Dyslexia and( actually sticking with it) Studying doesn't look the same for everyone — and if you have ADHD or dyslexia, the "just sit down and focus" advice probably hasn't worked for you either. A friend of mine, who lives with both, shared how he actually made studying feel manageable — even enjoyable — instead of like a constant uphill battle. Here's what he does. 1. Pick Your Battleground You have to start by choosing where you study just as carefully as what you study . A quiet, less busy spot — away from noise, people, and clutter — makes a bigger difference than most people realize. Your environment either works with your brain or against it. 2. Lock Away the Distractions My friend uses the Pomodoro technique paired with an app like Forest to physically lock his phone away during study blocks. Watching a little tree "grow" while he focuses gives him a small, visual reason to stay off his phone — and it works. Pairs well with...

  Notebooks & study planners Good notes don't happen by accident — they happen with the right tools. From notebooks and planners to pens, highlighters, and stickers that make studying feel a little less like a chore, here's what's actually worth having on your desk this semester. Scroll down to find what you'll need. 1.   6-Pack Creative Doodle Pens — Soft Tip Highlighters/Markers These pastel pens are perfect for making your notes actually enjoyable to look at — soft tip design great for journaling, highlighting, or doodling in the margins during a long study session. ✅ 6-pack of soft tip pens in different pastel colors ✅ Great for note-taking, journaling, or bullet journaling ✅ Doubles as highlighters with a doodle-friendly tip ✅ Compact enough for a pencil case or desk organizer Get it here 2. Erasable Dual-Tip Highlighters (10 Pastel Colors ) These highlighters fix the one thing that always bugged you about highlighting — mistakes. Dual-tip design means you high...