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An archive of insights and advice on postgraduate learning, lifestyle and success.
The team at GradSchool often have conversations with people taking on a postgraduate degree online, and get to hear great solutions to the challenge of completing studies outside the traditional classroom environment.
Here are three “nuts and bolts” strategies for online study success that we have based on suggestions current and former students commonly make – useful things to know before you get started, and handy tips that can assist current students too.
Life has never been more distracting than it is in 2016. Where once we only had to contend with the phone ringing or someone knocking at the door, we now have the world at our fingertips thanks to fast internet access, a never ending influx of email and our 24/7 availability via social media apps on our Smartphone.
It is hard to concentrate on work or study projects when friends are messaging you about tonight’s dinner plans or you just have to compare flight prices for your next holiday right this minute! It might start off only taking five minutes of your time, but five leads to ten and the next thing you know the whole morning has disappeared into a vortex of social media and Googling.
To help you steer clear of distractions and get back on track, we have compiled GradSchool’s top five tips for finding your focus, keeping stress to a minimum and getting your assignment or work project written and delivered on time, every time.
With exams approaching, you should be thinking about how to get better at time management and organize your days so you can strike the right balance between home, work and university life. By taking the time to arrange your priorities, you can give yourself the best chance of staying on track and organized during the exam period, which in turn can help reduce stress levels, something that can be the difference between success and failure at university. Take a look at our top seven time management tips, so that you can do your best at university and also find moments to relax and even earn some money on the side.
Six key lessons to help master's and doctoral students thrive in their first year.
On this website, Thomas Frank covers a range of useful topics including,
Getting more out of your classes – how to pay attention, get to know your professor, and stay active
Taking better notes – the best note-taking systems, shorthand hacks, etc
Reading more effectively – dealing with huge textbook assignments and using active reading strategies
Building the optimal study environment – location, study music, apps and gear, etc
Defeating procrastination – how to hack your motivation, build great habits, and make sure you get things done on time
The Thesis Whisperer is a blog newspaper dedicated to the topic of doing a thesis and is edited by Dr Inger Mewburn, Director of research training at the Australian National University. It contains many useful insights and resources.
