It can be a bit of a culture shock to going from studying in a group, having lots of face to face time to studying on your own. A few weeks ago we published a post with tips on how to study remotely and today we have caught up with three students who are sharing their study tips and their own individual approach to studying remotely.

Jay Bevan – MSc Computer Science and AI

Use Pomodoro timers, I like to do 45 minutes as that gets through the peak of my focus and just before I start losing it. Stick to a fairly lax schedule so you can reshuffle things to your liking, the freedom you get will make you more productive and you’ll stay in a positive headspace.

Sam Walker – BSc Biomedical Science

Definitely put away all your distractions such as the TV. Always try to log on in the morning so at least you get a rough plan for the day. Don’t stress too much if you can’t make a session as there is always a way to catch up. Use your lecturers; they are there to answer questions and they have the knowledge to help you.

Zoe Horsham – MSc in Social and Applied Psychology

It’s important to have a structure to your day even when you don’t need to go anywhere, because without one your body can easily fall into the trap of wanting to sleep all day. To-do lists really help give me a sense of productivity at this time, which is really key at the moment when there’s lots of things that I’m not able to do.

Studying in a different space to where you sleep is ideal as you can relax more easily at night and fall asleep faster. Make the most of the online resources that are available and don’t be scared to contact lecturers or supervisors during this time. They are still there to help you, and expect to hear from you if you have any issues. Arranging Zoom meetings with them can really help explain things and save sending long emails. Plus it gives you a stronger sense of interpersonal connection which can be important when you’re working independently from home all the time.