Medicine student Ethan mixes up his home study routine by combining mini work-outs with study. “Write a to-do list each morning and make then make a timetable with all your schedule lectures, assignment due dates and add in your extra study time,” Beth says. Arts student Beth says planning your days and keeping yourself disciplined is the best way to make sure you don’t fall behind. Many lectures of your lectures and tutorials will be running live at their usual times, but you should allocate times for extra study. One of the best ways to stay on track with your study is to stick to your current uni timetable. Simple things like making your bed in the morning are essential to get yourself into the right mindset – especially if your desk is in your bedroom. “Even though I’ll be at home all day, I know I won’t get anything done if I don’t get up, get out of my PJs and get ready for the day,” Adelle says. Law student Adelle says that starting your day the same way you would for physical classes is a great way to get motivated for home study. We’ve all had those lazy weekend days where a sleep-in turns into a Netflix binge. “A monitor gives you more space to open multiple files and brings a lot of clarity to your laptop – and there are options out there that won’t break the bank,” Chris says. Try to set up your workspace away from communal areas in your house and be sure to reset your space at the end of each day so you can get focused quickly and jump straight back into your next study session.Įducation student Chris says setting up a computer monitor on his desk was one of the best decisions he’s made and really helped increase his productivity. With home study, your desk will become your classroom so it’s important to create a comfortable and practical study space. Our students share their tips for keeping focused with online study, staying healthy and how you can resist Netflix when studying from home… 1. The transition to studying from home means more flexibility, but can also mean more distractions.