Notion’s Declassified School Survival Guide

Approach your classes with a sense of curiosity! One heuristic I like for whether I’ve been actively listening is if I leave class with questions or new curiosities in mind. Asking questions keeps me engaged and highlights areas where I can explore further!

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Don't let your tasks go unnoticed in your database! Group them with a Formula and maintain past tasks in the Today section: Example:

(prop("due date") > now()) ? prop("due date") : now()

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Go to office hours! The course staff and professors are there as a resource for YOU and if you’re stuck on something, it’s a better use of your time seeking for help versus staring at your computer screen stuck 😅

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In college, prioritization is everything! Keep track of which tasks are most urgent with @remind [date], or with Select dropdowns on a Kanban board (/database).

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Use the Pomodoro Method when studying! This is designed to spread out your studying to include 5 minute breaks that increase your overall productivity. There are a bunch of Pomodoro playlists available on Spotify to help keep you on track and provide you with the most productive study session!

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Aprovecha al máximo todas las oportunidades que se te presenten, ya sea asistiendo a clases, participando en actividades extracurriculares o haciendo preguntas a tus profesores. Si te enfocas en tus metas y mantienes una actitud positiva, podrás superar cualquier obstáculo que se presente en el camino. ¡Ánimo y éxito en tu carrera universitaria!

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It is important to take breaks in between your job and school work. Breaks should be rewarding and help you destress. Find some activities to do during the break that you actually enjoy! For example, I like to set a timer for 20-30 minutes (depending on how much I studied) to just watch some videos.

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Organization is one of the most useful traits to help you not miss out on anything important. One of the best ways I organize all my office hour/TA & professor information is by creating a Notion page for each term (ex: Fall 2023) and then having sub-pages for each course where I put down the professors email/office hours, exam dates, etc.

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Figuring out your organization or productivity system is one giant experiment. Don’t be discouraged if your current system isn’t working as well as it could! It’s way more important to always be willing to iterate.

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Don’t know where to start with Notion? Don’t blindly duplicate Notion workspaces – it’s not a one size fits all.

Understand what your current pain points are in your workflow
Try to come up with a solution yourself
Find a Notion resource or template that can compliments what you had in mind.

Always start by defining the problem.

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Don't hesitate to ask clarifying questions during class/office-hours, even if they seem small or silly! Developing a strong conceptual understanding is far more valuable than staying silent and appearing smart. Also, others may have the same confusions as you, and they'll be grateful that you had the courage to ask :)

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Want to organize your school year with Notion, but don’t have time to create your own workspace from scratch? Check out this free university dashboard template and have all your courses, jobs, clubs, applications, and personal tasks in one place!

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Clubs & organizations

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Attend your school’s club fair, even if it is to just grab the list of all the clubs offered at your school! There are so many clubs that can be hidden or not well known, and going to the fair can get you personalized insight on what they do and how you can participate. Clubs are one of the fastest ways to find a community on campus.

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College is an opportunity to learn what you love, but also what you don’t! Exploring new things opens the door to new friendships, connections, and opportunities. If you try something new, you might love it — which is obviously awesome! You might hate it — which is great information to file away for future use. I urge you to explore broadly, especially early on, because you’ll learn a ton about yourself.

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Be comfortable with the uncomfortable! College is all about diving into new experiences and opportunities. Whether it is speaking up in class, making new friends, or joining a club, push yourself to do things you’ve never done before. It might feel nerve-racking or scary but instead of hiding in that discomfort, embrace it. Don’t let these fears hold you back, college is a chance to redefine your limits and grow into who you want to be!

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College is the best place to explore new things, join different communities, and network! There is a large community on campus (alumni, clubs, professors) who are eager to share their experiences because they were once in your position. Don’t be afraid to step out of the norm!

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College is a great time to get invested not only in your education but also yourself. Make sure to make time for exploring your interest but also for exploring the beauty of student life. Doing research in your discipline is actually really helpful in determining if your really interested in what your studying. With that said, don’t be afraid to ask your professors if they do research or if they know anyone doing research! They may let you know if they have an opportunity for you to assist them 😉

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Despite all challenges, your student life can be one of the most pivotal and enriching experiences of your lifetime. As a student, you will likely feel the most open-minded, risk-taking and adventurous as you’ll ever be so: Go out there and chase those experiences. Be generous with saying “yes” and please never forget: Get out of your comfort zone and leave your fear of judgment behind. People who matter will never judge you!

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College and university can be overwhelming, especially if you’re living away from home and have to live independently and among your peers. No matter what, take care of your mental and physical health and make sure to make time for your hobbies and interests outside of academics! Joining clubs on campus or finding recreational sports to try are great ways to take breaks and expand your network!! Remember that you’re not alone — your friends, classmates, fellow club members, and the Notion CL community are here for you 💌

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College is such a wonderful time to try EVERYTHING! Every day is a new opportunity to be uniquely you. Use these years to keep learning, growing, and living! Not to mention, your Notion will definitely be there for you every step of the way. Cherish those jam packed days on campus and all the sweet surprises that come with them. P.S. off days are totally okay.

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<aside> <img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3e/University_of_Maryland_seal.svg/640px-University_of_Maryland_seal.svg.png" alt="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3e/University_of_Maryland_seal.svg/640px-University_of_Maryland_seal.svg.png" width="40px" /> Beatrice Chung | University of Maryland:

Be bold. College is a place to make friends, discover an interesting area to study, and experience countless memories. Check out that club you’ve been meaning to, get to know the people in your classes, and rest.

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You can’t do everything alone. Learn to collaborate with various talents in your community and acknowledge what they can contribute to your work. You may discover things you don’t know yet and see problems in a different way.

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Try to explore paths outside of your academic major! It’s difficult to define your entire life around the major you select your frosh year, and you might find a new hobby or academic interest from exploring an opportunity outside of what you know.

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Internships & career

Application tracking is 🔑 key! From scholarships, student groups, to internships, stay organised with Notion’s database feature to be on top of it. Answer the application questions, and recycle your content to save you time for future applications.

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Networking is a very new but valuable part of being a college student! You'll meet so many new people that you'll want to keep in touch with, so it really helps to keep your professional contacts organized with a Notion table/gallery view! This way, you can also set reminders to check in via email or phone call every month or so!

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