Ep.137 3 Common Mistakes Students Make at the Start of a New Academic Year

#137 – Are you making these mistakes at the start of a new academic year? Whether you’re a new student or a returning student partway through a course, the start of a new academic year can be a stressful and overwhelming time. There’s a lot of expectations flying around - most of them of you from you! In this episode I’m going to walk through three common mistakes that students make at the start of a new academic year. And because I’m not a sadist, I’ll also give you advice for how NOT to make these mistakes – and what you can do instead to start the new academic year feeling confident and focused To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode137. Find out more about the Kickbutt Students Club. Check out this link to grab a copy of my book, The Return to Study Handbook.

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This podcast provides simple studying advice for non-traditional students returning to education to advance their careers. You’re in the right place if you’re a mature student, distance or workplace learner (or all three like Chloe) and studying for a degree or professional qualification. Chloe Burroughs, study skills expert and author of The Return to Study Handbook, will teach you how to study effectively so that you can boost your academic confidence, get more done in less time, and achieve the grades you really want. Chloe understands what you’re going through — the stress of juggling studying around your job and personal life; the feeling that you’ve never actually been taught how to study effectively; the worry that you’re not going to achieve the grades you need to move forward in your career. You’ll learn step-by-step strategies for time management, organisation and productivity; boosting your studying motivation and confidence; overcoming negative thinking and fear of exams; note taking and reading; essay writing and critical thinking; improving your memory; and exam revision and preparation. In short, you’ll develop the skills to make the most of the time, energy and money you’re investing in your education — so you can gain your dream qualification. With solo shows full of actionable study advice, conversations with other students, and interviews with education experts, Chloe Made Me Study will give you the confidence to achieve the grades you need to take the next exciting step in your career. So, if you’re a non-traditional student who’s ready to uplevel your study skills and results — hit that subscribe button to discover how to make your studying life easier.