Midterm season hitting you hard? Having trouble balancing your commitments, staying focused, or just motivating yourself to get started? These 10 tips will help you study more effectively in college while achieving balance & boundaries.

0:22 Use the Pomodoro method

4:38 Move locations according to the assignment you're working on

7:15 Figure out your studying relationship to other people and enforce your boundaries

10:00 Learn how to use Office Hours

12:53 Romanticize studying

13:10 Be cautious about music/background noise

14:05 Do the hardest study task in the morning

15:14 Focus on one thing at a time (and close your tabs)

17:15 Have a set time when you're done for the day

17:44 Take care of your wellbeing

On the first official episode of The College Chat, Mia shares her top 10 tips for an incoming college student.

Have questions about anything college? Email it to us at thecollegechatpod@gmail.com or DM our Instagram @thecollegechatpod.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:29 Go to every class (#1)

2:14 Learn to say no to opportunities you don't want (#2)

4:24 Join activities you care about, not just what you think looks good on a resume (#3)

5:59 Show up for things (#4)

7:40 Introduce yourself (#5)

8:46 Don't be afraid to make a change if something doesn't feel right (#6)

10:44 You'll probably question your college decision. That's normal, but it doesn't mean you're in the wrong place (#7)

13:18 It's okay to rely on your support system from home (#8)

14:36 It's okay to feel homesick, and it's okay if it comes in waves (#9)

16:20 It's okay to not have everything figured out the first semester (#10)

17:25 Outro

Are you headed to college in the Fall? Feeling anxious about the transition?

This podcast is for you!

Whether you’re an incoming student, a sophomore hoping to get out of a slump, or a high schooler looking to get a head start, The College Chat has the big sister advice you need about all things college (from a UC Berkeley senior).

The first episode drops Monday, July 22nd. Be sure to follow so you can get notified.

IG: @thecollegechatpod