Tips for Online Classes

Hello Jewells! If you are like me, your college classes have become virtual. I am a senior at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Advertising.

I vlogged my first day of online classes this semester.

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To be transparent, I am having a difficult time getting back in the swing of things with everything being virtual. I am someone who learns better in person, just like a majority of you all! I wanted to kick the semester off with sharing a few tips that will help you manage your online classes!

Tips for Online Classes:

Get enough sleep before class
Get dressed for the day
Don’t do school in bed!
Designate areas of your house for school
Keep your camera on in Zoom class (this makes your teacher not feel so alone, and makes it less likely for you to be on your phone the whole class)
Make groupmes or group messages with other students in your class
Find other students to hold you accountable for school
Write down important dates in your calendar
Schedule your week at the beginning of the week
Stay in communication with your professors
Ask for help when you don’t understand
Ask questions/ engage in class
Try to care about your grades! Don’t just opt for pass/fail
Try to use all the resources of the college even though you are not on campus! (i.e. the library, databases, counseling, etc.)
Make time for self-care / an effort to get away from your screens!