Are you ready to take charge of your biosciences journey and make each lab, essay, and coursework count? 
- Master Your Lab Skills:
- Ensure your lab skills are officially recognised by getting them signed off. If you haven’t received a checklist, check your university’s website. Having most skills signed off is crucial; otherwise, you might find yourself doing extra labs during the busy third year, coinciding with your dissertation and exams!
- Schedule 1:2:1s with Professors for Coursework:
- Maximise your coursework performance by booking one-on-one sessions with your professors. Their valuable feedback can significantly enhance the quality of your work.
- Do Practice Essays:
- Practice with old essay questions provided by your module leaders. Seek feedback from professors, they all mark differently, so learning their preferred essay style is important to get a great grade.
- Designate a Well-Deserved Rest Day:
- Set aside a dedicated rest day (i do Sundays) free from studying or university work. Use this time to socialise, indulge in hobbies, or simply take care of personal tasks like laundry. Taking a break is essential to prevent burnout !
What strategies do you already use, and which of these are you excited to incorporate into your study routine?
This way when I’m writing those i get to avoid worrying about my topic being too vague/narrow/not approved. 1-2-1s also help quite a lot!