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How to Manage Time and Procrastination
“Academic Success.” Time management & procrastination | Student Life, http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/asc/procrastination.

Posted by the University of Toronto, the video featured talks about how to make the most out of your time while studying and how to combat distractions while doing so. Procrastination and getting distracted is something each student experiences and can be quite difficult to overcome, so these tips are an important resource for students who struggle with these issues. The video overviews how students first need to identify their biggest distractions in order to minimize them. After doing so, you need to find ways to avoid your distractions, like turning off your phone so you will not reach for it. Another important tip mentioned is taking study breaks. Once you combat your distractions, it is not healthy to persistently cram information while studying so it is a good idea to take a 20-30 minute break, whether it is to snack or go for a walk.

How to Stay Organized
“45 Tips for Staying Organized in College.” Sara Laughed, 6 Feb. 2017, http://saralaughed.com/45-tips-for-staying-organized-in-college/.

This blog post is convenient for students as it talks about how to stay organized in university. The author is a student herself and has received an array of positive feedback from other students praising how well her tips worked for them. She provided 45 tips ranging from organizing your work, to your room and yourself. She mentions the importance of having a planner to keep track of assignments, due dates and of daily tasks, as well as colour coordinating folders, tips for keeping your room clean, and the importance of getting enough sleep. I think a lot of students become so overwhelmed with work and deadlines that they can forget how keeping their lives organized can positively impact them, so this blog post could be of great help to anyone struggling.

How to Do Well in University
“7 ways to get good grades.” INTO Study Blog, http://blog.intostudy.com/studying/study-tools/7-ways-to-get-good-grades/.

This website goes over tips that work for many students and is recommended all students do. These points could be very helpful for new students going to university to learn and get a sense of what their study habits should be like. As most students already do, this website states the importance of taking notes, especially handwriting them as it registers in your brain better. The next points go hand in hand with each other: attending your classes and participating and asking questions. The organization tips above also help with keeping your grades up since having a study planner could help with planning out your homework and making a study table. Another helpful tip I found this website suggests is to use your school resource like school libraries, which might not be everybody’s go-to.