 Hey guys. How's it going? Great. Still can't find the vacuum cleaner though. Yikes. Obviously one of the most important parts about university is actually hitting the books, especially if you're looking to get into part two law and succeed in part one. So here are some study tips that I've accumulated over this first semester in hopes that they might help you too. Some top tips from Tate, if you will, are as follows. Do your readings before class. That way you know what the lecturer is talking about and it's not just a bunch of catch-up information. You can actually start to synthesize ideas which, hey, lecturers like that. Take notes. Don't be a passive passenger. Don't just be like, ugh, I'm here so I'm learning. That's not how it works, my friend. Sorry. If the lecturer says something interesting, write it down. It'll probably help you with an assignment. Next up, find good methods that work for you. Not just cool methods like what you've seen on Instagram. If a certain type of study plan looks aesthetically pleasing but doesn't work for you, don't use it. It's a waste of your time. If you study smart, you may not need to study hard. Go somewhere you won't be distracted. Learn that the hard way. Spend most of the semester in my bedroom. Turns out I just end up on Facebook. Maybe go to a study room or a library with a friend who can hold you accountable or hold each other accountable so that you don't inevitably end up tagging each other in memes on Facebook. Trisha, why are you tagging me in memes? You've got an exam tomorrow.