But I won't know until I get more into my course about the assessments ect.
Thanks for coming everyone! Great discussion tonight ! Here's a summary of what we chatted about!
Wow, we did some awesome stuff in the school/uni break including travelling overseas without parent, going home to visit family and friends, going to the zoo, looked after puppies, got offers for uni and went to concerts among other stuff.
What do we love most about going back to school? Stationary shopping, seeing friends, getting closer to finishing degrees, starting degrees, getting involved in projects, new textbook smell, stationary (haha 
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The pressure/stress, anxiety about doing well enough and getting everything done, having less time to play with, studying stats, worry about procrastinating too much, expensive textbooks are some our least favourite parts of going back to study.
We're studying all sorts of things including psychology, languages, sociology, occupational therapy, radiation therapy, behavioural science, primary education, early education and care. School can be tough/stressful sometimes or sometimes our personal lives can impact our studying.
-We can get stressed out by deadlines, whether we'll get the marks we want, waiting for results, group assignments, struggling to learn new content, group assignments.
-To reduce our stress we do things such as use mindfulness or meditation, do yoga, start assessments early, retail therapy, listen to music, go for a walk or run, write, prioritise and plan your time and get rid of things if you can, talk to other students, craft, play with pets, dance.
-Who can you talk to if things become too stressful? Tutors, lecturers, teachers, Kids Help Line, psychologist or counsellor, friends, family, student support, lifeline.
Did someone say organised?! But, seriously, here's some of the ways you keep track of things: Make lists and stick to them, sleep (try to have routine), use a diary or calendar to keep track of everything, have a schedule, stay on top of your reading, keep memos/reminders on your phone, break big tasks up into smaller ones- more manageable that way, create/join a study group- can be a great way to keep each other accountable,.
Your number one motivation tips: Remember that it will end and one day it will all be worth it, use exercise and positive self talk to keep you energised, study with others, embrace learning new skills and those you already have, allow yourself to take breaks because that way you can come back with a fresh mind, look at the big picture...where will this lead.
Our study goals: study hard, use more positive self talk, find a balance and everything else, get the best marks possible, make the most of the experience- attend all classes, etc, finish degree, pass, not procrastinate, don't compare with others, just give things a try.
