Do you want to know some cool hacks for school? These life hacks for students are sure to save you time, money, and impress others!
Do you want to learn some hacks on how to prepare faster meals, study more efficiently, and get your life together?
Well read on to find out how to implement some of these hacks and skills in your daily life.
This post is all about life hacks for students.
Life Hacks for Students
1. Google Scholar
Writing a paper? Looking for sources?
Well, to go above and beyond using Wikipedia, check out google scholars.
This site contains all sources of information that are credited, authentic, and trustworthy.
If your teachers ever tell you to look for websites that end in .org or .edu, well you don’t even have to look since this site already filters out all the credible sources for you!
Save your time and don’t lose points by using credible sources.
2. Use Your Home Screen
You are probably on your phone 24/7, so where else is better than placing reminders right smack on the front of your home screen?
If you have a class schedule or important assignments due soon, you can create a note.
Then, screenshot it and change it as your home screen.
This way, you are able to remind yourself constantly until you complete all your tasks.
If you have other goals like staying fit you can put a workout schedule on your lock screen.
3. Fake Deadlines
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This is one of my favorite hacks.
If you are a HUGE procrastinator or forget deadlines all the time, this tip is for you.
First, jot down all, and I mean ALL the dates of assignments, quizzes, and tests down.
Then, move all those dates three-five days ahead of schedule and jot them down in your agenda or calendar.
This way you can trick yourself into thinking that an assignment is due soon and complete it.
If you think you will not adhere to this hack and remember that you have some leeway, don’t worry.
Have your friend or sibling do it for you so you don’t know if you have three or five days before an assignment is due.
4. StudyMoose
If you need someone to read over your essay, but none of your friends are free, try StudyMoose.
This site will read your essay to you with several different voice options.
There are also a ton of other different read aloud apps and websites online, so you can find one that you like.
Having different voices read to you will help you identify which parts sound off, where you need to edit, and receive feedback.
5. SlidesGo
If you have presentations or projects coming up, slidesgo templates are great to enhance your look.
Boost your slides and make them interesting by finding matching theme templates.
Pick the free versions and browse through the different styles from holidays to minimalistic to creative and more!
These templates work in both google slides and PowerPoint so you can customize them based on what you need.
6. Switch it Up
If you have difficulty focusing or studying, try switching up your study spot.
Don’t just stay in one place for extended periods of time as it can dwindle your creativity and make you tired.
The process of moving also allows you to wake up a bit and become more alert.
Try studying in different corners and alternate your study spot every two to three hours.
7. Meal Prep
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This is especially useful if you are in college.
Eating dining hall food every day can be unhealthy and put a dent in your wallet.
Instead, opt for prepped meals and snacks to alternate throughout the week.
Even though there may be healthy options in dining halls, be honest. How many times have you picked that salad over that cheeseburger? Exactly.
For me, I always give in to that slice of pizza, burger, or pasta rather than a salad or fruit bowl.
Try to go grocery shopping instead to load up on healthier alternatives.
Purchase fruits you can blend and make smoothies or yogurts.
8. When2meet
If you want to coordinate time with your team for group projects or get-togethers with your friends, then when2meet is a great choice!
You can ask others to input what time they are free and coordinate an event together.
This is a hassle-free and straightforward site where you just send the link to others and they don’t even need to create an account.
They can just input their name, scroll over the times they are free, and check what times others are free.
9. PDFs/ Online Textbooks
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Before purchasing a textbook, check online to see if there’s a free pdf version of it.
I recommend typing the [name of your textbook] [free pdf] to find copies available.
If you prefer a physical copy, there are usually additional copies in the library.
Check one out, or look for your local library if your campus does not have any.
Try to look for alternative ways before pulling out that credit card.
10. Grocery bag in Each of Your Bags
I find it so convenient to have a reusable grocery bag in each of my bags, backpacks, etc.
When I’m walking around campus, there’s always a time when I need more storage to carry things I buy along the way.
Save your dimes and the environment by carrying a grocery bag in your bags.
You can also categorize which bags to bring, specifically ones for frozen foods, daily goods, or non-food items.
Tell your friends about starting this habit so you can raise awareness together!
Interested in more life hacks for students? Check out 25 Best High School Sophomore Hacks.
11. Designated Day
Create a habit of designating a certain day of each month as your task complete day.
What’s that?
Basically, you make a list of all the things you probably have to do each month and complete it all that day.
Some ideas are:
- Cutting your nails
- Washing your shoes
- Deep organization of your backpack or bags
- Try to sell five things
- Learn a new recipe and adapt it
- Organize the files on your desktop/downloads
This way you will get into the habit of completing these tasks when that day rolls around.
Chunking your tasks together also makes you productive and gets more done.
12. Material Refresh
It’s important to review the material and your notes after each lecture or class, but it’s also important to do it consistently.
After a while, your memory will fade and it will be harder to remember the material that you have learned.
To combat this issue, try to designate a certain hour each week to focus on refreshing and reviewing.
It can be simply skimming the pages of your notes, jotting down a new summary, or rewording your notes in a different way.
13. Reword Your Notes
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This hack is great for learning and studying for upcoming quizzes and exams.
For your notes, try to reword them in a different way or ask questions that pop up.
Oftentimes, those reworded phrases and questions might be one of the questions that pop up on your tests!
The more often you do this, the easier it will become.
This skill will allow you to think from your professor/teacher’s perspective and do better on tests!
14. Tutor
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No matter if you are tutoring as a volunteer or for work, this is extremely great for reviewing the material.
You can start a club in school and do tutoring for subjects.
This way you can constantly remember the material and not forget about it.
If you are in college, I recommend becoming an IA or instructional assistant.
They help professors grade assignments, answer questions for students, and assist with the class.
Not only can you get credit for becoming an IA, but you will also be constantly learning.
15. Cart of Everything
I recommend getting a rolling cart to place all your school supplies and study materials in one spot.
If you live in a dorm, you can also use a cart to hold all your snacks and food next to your mini fridge and microwave.
Having things close to each other allows you to save time and complete your tasks quickly.
If you create a cart for studying, you can organize it into:
- Writing materials, sticky notes
- Paper, notebooks, notes
- Extra school supplies
If you create a cart for food, you can organize it into:
- Teabags, coffee mixes, brewing machine
- Snacks, popcorn, chips
- Granola bars, trail mix, heavier snacks
If you create a cart for getting ready, you can organize it into:
- Blow dryer, heat tools, hair styling items, hair ties, mirror
- Scarfs, hats, accessories
- Lint roller, body spray, extra makeup items
Feel free to reorganize the items to your liking and however it fits your convenience.
16. Outfit of the Day
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Pick your outfit the night before to save some extra minutes in the morning.
I like to check the weather, think about where I need to go, and what activities I need to do before deciding on my outfit.
If I need to go to classes, meet with project groups, and attend a club meeting the next day, I will plan my outfit like:
- A comfy shirt
- Pair of stretchy jeans
- A light sweater
Plan on layering on bringing a sweater if you will be out the entire day and the weather changes drastically from day and night.
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17. Blend it Up
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Ever since I started college, I have been addicted to strawberry-banana smoothies.
They are so, so easy to make and quick too.
I also know that I am at least consuming something that is healthier than grabbing a slice of pizza or munching on chips when I’m in a rush.
Spice up your smoothies with Nutella, peanut butter, cinnamon, honey, or yogurt.
Cut up fruits that you like, put them in freezable containers or bags, and throw them together when you want a smoothie.
You can make kale smoothies, fruity smoothies, or protein smoothies to suit your mood or what you’re feeling that day.
18. Color Code
You might have heard of this before, but I want to emphasize it.
COLOR CODE your subjects so it’s easier to remember and organize.
The code that I used in high school was:
- Red – math
- Green – history
- Pink – English
- Orange – physical education
- Purple – foreign language
- Blue – science
I associated red with math because it reminds me of apples. And for some reason apples remind me of math, maybe counting them, or dividing the slices.
I picked green for history because green reminds me of trees and nature. Whenever I think about trees, then it ties into the change of time and how trees have stood through it.
I associate pink with English since that’s my favorite color, and English was my favorite subject in high school.
Then for orange I associate it with exercise since it’s such an energetic and playful color.
For foreign languages, I picked purple because it reminds me of grapes and wine, which makes me think about different countries.
I picked blue for science because it reminds me of water and H2O ties to science.
Alright some of these reasons might be far-fetched, but they make sense to me, lol.
When you color-code, think about what subjects you associate better with what colors. If they remind you of a certain subject, use it for that class.
Try to associate your notebooks, pens, and more with the colors.
