Study Skills
Here are lots of study tips for both new students and those who have been studying for a few semesters and are looking for new strategies. Get started right away with our 10 tips for new students.
10 tips for students starting university
Before and at the start of the semester. Prepare yourself for the first shock.
1. review your maths - it may sound boring, but having fresh knowledge will make the start of your college studies much easier and better.
2. buy books in time - once the semester starts, you don't want to spend time looking for textbooks for your first courses. If you buy early, you can also buy second-hand and get away cheaper.
3. keep track of dates and deadlines - as soon as you have deadlines and important dates - put them in your calendar and create slots for when you will do what you need to do. You will never regret being on time.
4. stock your fridge and freezer - this way you don't have to spend time looking for food (or panic eating expensive food out all the time) when you need to spend time studying.
When it starts. Keep an eye out and stay on track.
5. the most important thing: Don't fall behind! It's easy to get distracted and put things off. Don't do that, it will be hard later if you fall behind from the start. Fix the four points above - and then keep track of the ones below.
6. Get organized. Keep track of what you need to do and when. Get in the habit of planning once a week. At least. Plan for both a month and the next week, so you can get an overview and know what time you have to work with. This will help you to manage your time and avoid feeling overwhelmed, making it easier to stay calm and focused when studying.
7. Find your place. Try different places to study, such as cafés, libraries, a place on campus or at home. See what works best for you. A good study environment makes studying easier and more fun.
8. Find study buddies. When you're learning something new, it's easier if you do it with someone or have someone next to you to ask questions or bounce ideas off of. And here, most things are new, both what you learn and how you do it. It's also more fun if there are more of you.
9. Manage stress. If you fail an exam, remember that it's not the end of the world. Talk to others and take care of your health, letting go while maintaining direction. Stress is a reaction that you need to manage, then it will pass. There is also support and help available. Read more about it via the button "Everything you need to know when you start studying at BTH" further down.
10. Take a break. If you do all of the above, there will be time for coffee, parties and everything else fun that belongs to student life. No one can study all the time, so remember to take breaks - as long as the study gets done too. Find the balance, and your studies will go well.
Study techniques with Björn Liljeqvist
On the page "Study techniques" in Canvas you will find movies about study technique by Björn Liljeqvist. The videos are divided into different themes. To view the videos, you need to log in with your student account.
Introduction
Before, during, after
Problem solving
Writing and using information
Writing Guide
Practical advice on the writing process, problem formulation and how to handle sources and references.
Searching, reviewing and using information
Develop your skills in searching, reviewing, evaluating and using information.
Academic Skills Centre
You can get advice about study skills and academic writing at the Academic Skills Centre.
Plagiarism and cheating
Plagiarism is the use of someone else's work without acknowledging the author or the source of the information. Plagiarism is a serious offense and can lead to suspension from your studies.
It is therefore important to know how to avoid plagiarism when writing an academic text.
Refero
Refero is a guide that describes how to cite and reference correctly to avoid plagiarism.
The Academic Skills Centre
Do you want help finding new study strategies? Do you find academic writing difficult? The Academic Skills Centre can give you tips and advice on study techniques and help you develop your academic writing.
Lectures
Every semester, the study workshop organises lectures and workshops in collaboration with various functions at BTH. Here you will find the current schedule.
Consultation for study techniques
At the Study Workshop you can get individual consultation to improve your study technique. We give you tips on study strategies that make studying easier.
Consultation for academic writing
You will receive personalised feedback on a text you have written and get tips on how to think about structure, style and language. Find more information here.