How to Deal With Lectures

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Have adequate sleep.

   If you've got lectures at 5pm and you had three hours sleep the night before, the chances of you being alert are very low.
   
   Take a nap before the lecture if needs be but try to stick to a good sleeping schedule all through term.
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   Step 2: Boost your energy levels with good nutrition.

   Eat well and choose healthy, nutritious food for the majority of your snacks as well as meals.
   
   Eat slow-burning foods to give you sustained energy through a lecture; use energy bars if needed. , This might help to wake you up and keep you alert for the duration of the lecture. , This can be a good method for creating the focus that you might not otherwise have.
   
   Spend time highlighting parts that you find are particularly relevant or should be remembered/looked up after the lecture.
   
   This type of focus will help the lecture to pass quickly. , This means listening attentively and having done your homework beforehand.
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   Step 3: Have a coffee or tea prior to the lecture.

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   Step 4: Write or type as you listen.

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   Step 5: Be ready for participation if you are in a Socratic method.

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