I'm going to the Muay Thai practice tonight but after that I will be taking a break from it, probably until September. It's important for me to be 100% in control of my training hours right now in order to not become overly-stressed. When I feel like Now is when I want to train, is when I will do it. Strength training and running is flexible in that way.
hi i am a soon to be first year med student at your school and i found it very comforting to know you have a blog like this concerning things to expect :)
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I am a 17 year old girl from a canadian university so this will be a big step for me and i would like to be prepared :) Thank you so much
Hi! haha how to survive the first year... well I can give you some advice and apply what you like of it :)
Delete- it's worth it to study well before the "self controls" = mid term exams. you will be exempted from those parts in the final exams ->> this is worth everything, especially in first year when the university is new to you and extra stressful.
- a lot of classmates will party every weekend, most of these will not do well. you must definitely have fun, but I don't recommend going out every weekend.
- get a good night sleep and go to the morning lectures. if you are able to listen to the lectures, the material will sink in faster!
- be active in the seminars, these deal with the same material as in the lectures, that will be on the test
- stay positive and don't freak out. yes a lot of people fail first year, but remember how many got through it. it is very very very possible to do well in first year.
- write down material that is confusing to you and ask your teacher after the next seminar, they are happy to explain.
- find some workout/sport that you like. research shows that active students perform better academically
extra:
- don't buy books for every subject! you don't need them!
- 2nd semester and onward; when you get a book, get the short version
- don't take it personal if a teacher is rude to you
- if you're smart and disciplined you will make it!
- it is cheaper to rent an appartment than staying in eg. auguszta
you can always ask me if you have more questions :)
Thank you so much!
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