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What are the tips for Freshman year in college?
Should I use notebooks to take notes or use a computer?
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Irelis’s Answer
Personally, you can use any type of taking notes you might want to choose. You can use one of them or both of them, whatever makes you feel comfortable.
For example, most people like me sometimes writing them, printing them or saving them on their computer to save time by reviewing and studying them.
There are so many ways to use these techniques since technology has been really advanced lately, you can also use digital notebook saves on your devices that you can access later on if one of the device you used isn’t available but you can accessed on your other ones as well too.
For example, most people like me sometimes writing them, printing them or saving them on their computer to save time by reviewing and studying them.
There are so many ways to use these techniques since technology has been really advanced lately, you can also use digital notebook saves on your devices that you can access later on if one of the device you used isn’t available but you can accessed on your other ones as well too.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Jay !
As for taking class notes, you should do what you've been doing in high school and what you are comfortable with, although getting opinions can be interesting.
I speak from experience before the internet and mobile devices were even a thought. As a student, my classmates and I took notes by manually writing them in notebooks 100% of the time. Sometimes professors would hand out printed information, too. One way to decide is to determine what you are quicker with - typing or handwriting. I found I could hand write much faster than type and still till this day.
Use the rest of your senior year in high school to take notes both ways and see which one works better for you based on the subjects you're taking. I always found that handwritten notes were easy to study from and I have no experience studying for a course with a device. Even if I get a script (for Acting) typed online, I have to print it and hold it in my hand to study it.
Everyone is different, so use the experience you already have and judge which subjects are better on a device and which ones would be better to hand write in a notebook. I think many of my performance courses would have been okay to either record or take notes on a lap top or something.
Best wishes in all you do !
As for taking class notes, you should do what you've been doing in high school and what you are comfortable with, although getting opinions can be interesting.
I speak from experience before the internet and mobile devices were even a thought. As a student, my classmates and I took notes by manually writing them in notebooks 100% of the time. Sometimes professors would hand out printed information, too. One way to decide is to determine what you are quicker with - typing or handwriting. I found I could hand write much faster than type and still till this day.
Use the rest of your senior year in high school to take notes both ways and see which one works better for you based on the subjects you're taking. I always found that handwritten notes were easy to study from and I have no experience studying for a course with a device. Even if I get a script (for Acting) typed online, I have to print it and hold it in my hand to study it.
Everyone is different, so use the experience you already have and judge which subjects are better on a device and which ones would be better to hand write in a notebook. I think many of my performance courses would have been okay to either record or take notes on a lap top or something.
Best wishes in all you do !
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Dennis’s Answer
My preference is the Kindle Scribe. I can write on it like I would a real notebook. Later, you can convert your writings to text. If you are faster at typing than writing, I would suggest using your computer to cut down on steps. But for myself, I write faster than I type.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Many students may feel anxiety when entering college.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Join the orientation program organised by the college or faculty
2. Explore the college facilities and class locations
3. If you will stay in dom, move in early to collaborate with the hall mates
4. Review the syllabuses before semester starts
Hope this helps!Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Join the orientation program organised by the college or faculty
2. Explore the college facilities and class locations
3. If you will stay in dom, move in early to collaborate with the hall mates
4. Review the syllabuses before semester starts
Hope this helps!Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Sue’s Answer
A trick I learned early in college was to come up with a writing shorthand that made sense to me. At times I even scribbled. Then, I would schedule in advance for time to transcribe my notes. If I did this within 4 hours of the lecture, I found it easy to transcribe the information completely and accurately. After completing this transcription, I found I had a solid understanding of the lecture notes which relieved my anxiety and boosted my confidence. When it came exam time, I still retained much of the information and needed only review my notes. Everyone is different, however, and you may need more time to transcribe and/or review for an exam.
In addition to notetaking, I would record lectures if possible. It's best to give the instructor the courtesy of a request for permission to record their lecture. I'm sure most do not mind. I was commuting 4 hours a day and I played back the lectures while I was in my car. This was super helpful. It reinforced the subject matter and made the commute time seem shorter.
I wish you all the best.
In addition to notetaking, I would record lectures if possible. It's best to give the instructor the courtesy of a request for permission to record their lecture. I'm sure most do not mind. I was commuting 4 hours a day and I played back the lectures while I was in my car. This was super helpful. It reinforced the subject matter and made the commute time seem shorter.
I wish you all the best.
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Amy’s Answer
Hi! The best method is the method you'll actually use.
If you decide to use a laptop, make sure that you're organized and have a document ready for you to start note taking right away. A few other things to consider are only having your document open (no switching between tabs), have your laptop sound muted (because maybe you were watching a video and oops, it starts when you open your browser), and set your notifications to do not disturb.
If you decide to use a laptop, make sure that you're organized and have a document ready for you to start note taking right away. A few other things to consider are only having your document open (no switching between tabs), have your laptop sound muted (because maybe you were watching a video and oops, it starts when you open your browser), and set your notifications to do not disturb.
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Jerome’s Answer
I actually think there could be value in doing both. I did a lot of my notes on my computer for classes, but when it came to taking notes while reviewing textbooks, I would write those notes out. I know some people find value in writing out their notes initially and then typing them. It can be a great way to review and help retain that information.
Treat study studying and your assignment as though they are your job. Mark off time on your calendar and stick to it. If you can find a study group, take advantage.
Treat study studying and your assignment as though they are your job. Mark off time on your calendar and stick to it. If you can find a study group, take advantage.
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Jennifer’s Answer
Hi Jay!
Think about what has worked well for you before. Handwriting can help you remember things better, but if your professor talks fast, typing on a computer might be quicker if you're a fast typer.
Stick with what works best for you and try not to change just because you feel you should. Keeping notes in too many different ways can be confusing, and you might forget where they are. College can be tough and distracting, so focus on your strengths. You've got this!
Think about what has worked well for you before. Handwriting can help you remember things better, but if your professor talks fast, typing on a computer might be quicker if you're a fast typer.
Stick with what works best for you and try not to change just because you feel you should. Keeping notes in too many different ways can be confusing, and you might forget where they are. College can be tough and distracting, so focus on your strengths. You've got this!