It’s finally here! By the end of 2021, you’ll no longer be a high school student, and the whole wide world will be waiting for you. Before you get there, you’ve still got to make it through Year 12 and all of the stress that comes with it. If you can, try not to worry – the year will practically fly by, and as long as you’re organized and know what you want to get out of your last year of school, it can still be quite enjoyable. To give yourself the best chance of having a productive and fulfilling year, try out these four tips:
Set Your Plan Early
In order to reach your goals, you’re going to have to have a clear vision of what it is you actually want. If you haven’t made any decision about uni or career prospects, now is the time to dig deep so you can align your subjects and target scores with what you want.
It’s also a smart idea to look into VCE tutoring online if you’re worried that you may miss the mark with any of your goals or just want a little extra help. Getting started early will help you avoid falling behind or getting a grade that will bring your average down.
Make Time For Yourself
This may seem counterproductive since pretty much every article out there is telling you to knuckle down and spend all your time with your head in a book, but making time for yourself is paramount.
Practicing self-care will help you manage the stress of your final year of school while also improving your ability to concentrate and recall information. Plus, it’s just nice to have a break and recharge every so often. The trick is to schedule it in so you don’t feel bad about taking a moment to relax.
Note: This is especially important if you’re balancing work alongside your studies as without time to rest and recuperate, your brain and body won’t be able to operate optimally.
Do It Your Way
Everyone learns in a different way – that’s why we have learning styles (and such wild debate around them). Whether you believe in the formally recognized concept or not, you should be able to identify what type of study you find most productive and enjoy best. Don’t fight it. If you’re a visual learner, go ahead and create those flow charts. If auditory learning is more your style, record important information and play it back to yourself later.
There’s no right or wrong way to study. As long as you’re recalling what you’re being taught and not experiencing burnout, feel free to do it your way. After all, nobody is going to be grading you on your methods.
Work Out
While you’re juggling study, a social life, and a part-time job, it can be hard to make time for exercise. However, you’ll reap a whole host of benefits if you do. Working out raises your heart rate, refreshes your body, and improves your mental functioning. So, it’s definitely worth at least making the time to go for a quick run or dance around your room once or twice a week.
Year 12 is tough, but it doesn’t define the rest of your life. Although your ATAR may seem like the centre of the universe at the moment, not achieving the score you’re after won’t ruin your future. You should obviously still aim for the sky, but try to stress a little less. Freaking yourself out will just make everything harder, and it really isn’t worth it. Good luck!
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