Keys to success in STEM
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The new semester has begun and you are already bombarded with papers, projects, and lab reports. How are you going to manage your 24 hours in a day?
What time of the day do you work best day or night?
I’m a night owl. I cram during the night and work well under pressure. Everybody has a different learning style and you have to see what works best for you.
The key is to have a planner either on your phone, or tablet to keep you organized. It’s wise to set alerts on when assignment needs to be completed. Plan out your committed time (class, work) versus your idle time ( ie. watching tv, hanging out), Your idle time is a great opportunity to get some extra work in. Planning a to-do list every day has helped me become more organized. I cross off items as I go along with my day. I’m very forgetful so these little planners guide me through my daily tasks.
Students have to take a different approach when studying for STEM courses. It is different from your liberal arts courses. It’s very hard to cram in Math and Science courses. Students need to complete questions in their textbook until they have mastered the topic. You ought to be able to apply what you know to solve new problems., Student should begin studying at least two weeks before an exam. Here are more study tips below.
10 STUDY TIPS
- Read the book and lab manual before class.
- Follow instructions from the professor.
- Rewrite your notes using your textbook
- Keep up to date & attendance is key. NOT AN EASY GRADE!
- Read and solve problems in the book. Write down where you are stuck and ask your professor.
- Go to tutoring or study groups
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise
- Get enough sleep
- Use online resources such as YouTube & Khan Academy for extra help. Stop the videos, complete the problem and then watch how it was answered.
- Be confident to achieve your goals in student success
These are some tips that will guide you in your studies. Don’t wait until you get back your first exam to get serious about your studies. Practice is key in your STEM courses to excel.
I think it’s so important for people — especially women — to realize that there are great ways for them to make it in the various STEM fields! I love that you’ve shared this post for young people considering this area of study to read and further consider.
Very good tips to help keep you organized and to make sure that you have everything covered for the day. I think apps and using your phone for schedules is really going to help!