Top Study Tips for Success: Get Off to a Great Start This Year!

Welcome to a new academic year! I'm Professor Tom Stephenson, and I'm here to help you kickstart your semester with the right strategies for success. In this video, we'll explore 7 essential ways to start the semester off right:
1. Developing Effective Habits, Routines, and Rituals: Learn how to establish a daily routine that promotes productivity and balance.
2. Organizing Your Calendar and Understanding Due Dates and Values: Discover how to manage your time effectively and prioritize your tasks for maximum efficiency.
3. Mastering Note-Taking: Get tips on how to take notes that will enhance your learning and retention.
4. Learning to Focus: Find out techniques to improve concentration and stay focused on your studies.
5. Experimenting with Study Techniques: Explore different study methods to find what works best for you, and don’t be afraid to discard what doesn’t!
6. Utilizing AI Tools for Smarter Learning: Learn how AI can be your study buddy and help you learn more effectively.
7. Building Relationships with Your Professors: Understand the importance of connecting with your professors early on and how it can benefit your academic journey.
Join me in this video to get the tools and tips you need to excel this semester. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with more study tips and academic advice!
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Tom Stephenson is a national award-winning professor (George Brown College, University of Toronto) and best-selling author whose background in education spans nearly three decades. His diverse teaching disciplines include construction project management, business management, human resource management, architecture, carpentry, and brick and stone masonry. As a dual-professional, Tom is called upon by industry leaders to translate knowledge, reinvigorate corporate culture, and inspire innovation in emerging and established companies across Canada. Before breaking into the academic realm, Tom acquired more than a decade of practical project-management experience, operating a mid-sized Toronto-based general contracting firm. He is also the author of the newly released Planning, Scheduling, and Control of Construction Projects with American Technical Publishers and the four best-selling editions of Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings with Nelson Publishing Canada. Tom most recently received the Toronto Construction Association’s 2020 Chancellor’s Award for “helping his peers become more ethical, knowledgeable and professional.” A champion of change management, Tom takes pride in helping students and businesses navigate uncharted territories, take calculated risks and rise above the status quo. Some of the companies he’s worked with include Mattamy Homes, EllisDon, BIRD Construction, MCA, Maple Reinders, and Tucker HiRise, University of Toronto Project Managers.

[@sophatun4778]

Thank you Professor Tom Stephenson for giving us some advice before doing the business.!👍

[@TomStephensontraining]

You’re welcome, and happy studying!

[@civilengineeringmoretutori3974]

Great video to start the semester with, Professor! Thanks for this thoughtful content, especially at such a crucial time. I remember the Eisenhower Matrix from the HR course (APS 1004) and really appreciate how you brought it up here-it’s such a useful tool for prioritizing tasks. Your advice on building habits and managing time is invaluable, and it’s always great to see how these strategies translate into success both academically and professionally!

[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks so much for the kind words. Did you take that course in person with me or watch through the KZbin videos? Yes the Eisenhower matrix can be a really useful tool as you said.

[@civilengineeringmoretutori3974]

@@TomStephensontraining I took the course in person but also saw a majority of the videos in the playlist at least once. It's me Zahed Zisan.

[@lucas_f_s]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing it 😊

[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks Lucas!