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Some CAO Tips
- Stick with your interests – make sure your list of CAO choices is in order of genuine preference
- Know the subjects taught in First Year – research every course that you've applied for
- Stay Positive – most people do better than they think
- Make sure your first choice is the one you want the most – are you happy to pursue any programme you applied for?
- Double-check all the subject requirements!
- Check your email address and phone number – they must be correct on your CAO application to receive important information
Studying Tips
Follow these tips to get the most out of your studying:
- Get motivated
- Focus your attention
- Start taking effective notes
- Manage your time efficiently
- Develop positive, healthy habits - Create a space for studying, use timetable blocks and take breaks
- Avoid procrastination
- Manage your stress levels
- Get productive
Watch these videos for more tips!
Study & Music
To be honest not many people actually enjoy studying! We've all been stuck in the books trying to get that last bit of crucial information to stick. But the hardest thing about it can be the silence, it's just you, the books, and your notes. It has been shown that music can really help. Some researchers actively engage their students with music because it alleviates heavy moods and burdens and can focus the mind.
If you want to have a productive and successful study session you must listen to music that is predominantly instrumental. This is encouraged because, during lyrical passages, your brain is trying to remember the lyrics to the song. This is using up memory and brainpower that should be used to learn the information in front of you. Check out our popular Study Playlists below.
