Working + Studying from home might seem like a terrifying and complicated concept, but it doesn't have to be. We know with all the distractions you have freely available at your home, it can be quite easy to forget a quiz you may have to take, or a class you may have to attend, or work your supervisor had assigned to you.
Here are some tips to keep you in
check and help stay on track, whether it be class work or work
projects and tasks.
For
School:
1. Be on time
If you have an online meeting or zoom class
session, make sure to have the date and time on your calendar. Participation
counts and you might lose points if you don't follow the schedule. Make
sure to submit your work on time to avoid losing points.
2. Limit all distractions around you
Distraction is your biggest enemy when it comes
to studying from home. Make sure you stay in a quiet room with limited
distractions.
3. Keep up with your courses
Ensure you have a flow of communication with
your professor and classmate, be sure to check up on any new
assignments, quizzes, or exams you may. Check out (link to taylor's blog
post on how to maintain a schedule) for more information.
4. Time yourself
Start a timer! Work in 40 minute
chunks. This will ensure that you have put in hard work for
40 minutes straight, and also help you feel accomplished when taking
a short break.
5. Ask questions
Do not stress if you're having a difficult time
understanding concepts in class. You have all the tools needed in order
to communicate with your professors, and peers.
6. Take tests and quizzes in a quiet room.
Always stay focused when it comes to time-sensitive material
like a test or quiz.
For
Work:
1. Be on time
Even though you are working from home, you still
have a tight schedule to follow. Be ready to work
diligently when you are scheduled to.
2. Maintain a flow of communication
Ensure you are communicating with your supervisor on how things are going. Your supervisor must know what everyone is working on to keep track of the progress and make plans for the future.
3. Be Proactive
Be sure to ask your supervisor how you could be
helping in continuing with the daily workflow.
If you have never worked or studied from
home, don’t worry! Your supervisor and professor will do
everything they can to aid in this process and help you stay on track.
Now, time to stay focused, and
study hard, and work hard. Good luck Hornets!
