Notetaking Tips!

I came to college from a college-preparatory high school and one of the most important things I learned was how to take good, well-rounded notes. I’ve met a lot of people during my time at college who struggle taking notes in class because it is so overwhelming trying to get down everything on the board before the professor changes the slide. When I take notes, I don’t worry so much about the information on the board, but what the professor talks about ‘off-script’. This is where you’ll get the most understanding and information. You can always look back at lectures and readings, but getting the rambles and tangents written down is where the wealth of knowledge is! I also find that handwriting my notes helps me to remember the information better than when I type. A highlighter is an important tool you will need to highlight key terms and big ideas. Happy notetaking!