{"id":5050,"date":"2021-01-08T10:28:02","date_gmt":"2021-01-08T10:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/?p=5050"},"modified":"2021-01-08T10:28:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-08T10:28:03","slug":"how-to-study-during-a-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/advice\/how-to-study-during-a-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"How to study during a pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hell<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o! My name is Nyasha and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am currently a second-year student at Loughborough University studying History and Politics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recently,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0I\u2019ve been spending quite a bit of time studying<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ith assessments\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fast\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">approaching,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">good study habits have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0become\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more and mor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">elevant\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for me (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ha<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for you too!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0This will be my second round of exams under lockdown restrictions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and whist s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tudying during a pandemic certainly requires some adjustment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, it is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0still very possible!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rom my experience,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0I\u2019ll be giving<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 5 tips<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to consider when studying during these unprecedented times.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-1-Nyasha-scaled-e1610101482654-1024x773.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5051\" \/><figcaption>Hi everyone &#8211; that&#8217;s me!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get into a daily routine<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Studying during a pandemic can mean lots of work away from school,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which includes set timetables and breaktimes. That\u2019s why creating a routine for yourself is really important!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Setting a schedule for each day will not only help you feel in control, but also gives you direction for the day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0so you can focus on what you need to accomplish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are also things to consider like family commitments such as helping around the house<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">exercise,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">walking the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dogs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or preparing meals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I found that creating a schedule allowed me to plan my study sessions whilst also making time for my responsibil<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ities at home<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and social time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-5-walking-scaled-e1610101314484-1024x594.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-5-walking-scaled-e1610101314484-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-5-walking-scaled-e1610101314484-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-5-walking-scaled-e1610101314484-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-5-walking-scaled-e1610101314484-1536x890.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-5-walking-scaled-e1610101314484-2048x1187.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Me and a friend enjoying a walk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, it helps to t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ry to maintain a consistent time of waking up and going to bed each day.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I suggest\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">setting an alarm the night before<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as it could ma<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ke all the difference!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Identify what needs to be done<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With many different&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">topics to study,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;sometimes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;feel&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">like you have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;million things to do, which can be quite&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;found&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">writing a list of&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tasks I need to complete makes things so much easier<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd often<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quickly find<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;that it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;does<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">q<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uite&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">add up to a million<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I like to start off my mornings by writing my main tasks for the day, which are usually&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">topics I would like to cover or any written work I might need to complete.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">might want to think about what your goals are for each subject and then break those down into smaller tasks you can complete each day.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identifying which tasks need to be completed will help make your studying more focused and can also help you feel more in control<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;by allowing you to focus on one item at a time.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-3-Studying-scaled-e1610100627677-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-3-Studying-scaled-e1610100627677-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-3-Studying-scaled-e1610100627677-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-3-Studying-scaled-e1610100627677-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-3-Studying-scaled-e1610100627677-1536x1090.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-3-Studying-scaled-e1610100627677.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Prioritise your study time to help you achieve goals  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Manage&nbsp;your study space<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I found studying remotely took quite a bit of adjustment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;as I didn\u2019t have access to many of the study&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spaces&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we had available at university such as the library or&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">computer labs.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where you study<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;at home<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;depends on a lot of things, and everyone has different areas where t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hey&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">feel producti<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;or have access to. So, there<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;aren\u2019t hard and fast rules about&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">exactly&nbsp;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">where<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;you&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">should&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">study, but there are a few important things to consider.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">important to make sure wherever you are working is tidy&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and organised<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to improve focus and reduce stress.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;Before you study, you can take a few minutes to clear your space and set up your&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">workplace<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;for the day. This can include&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">laying out things like your notebooks, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">textbooks,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;stationery<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">removing&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">any&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">distractio<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ns.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to work in a space where you can sit up straight<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;means you should avoid working from<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;places like<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;your bed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">et\u2019s be honest<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;working from bed is not a great idea<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-4-Books-scaled-e1610100821867-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-4-Books-scaled-e1610100821867-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-4-Books-scaled-e1610100821867-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-4-Books-scaled-e1610100821867-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-4-Books-scaled-e1610100821867-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-4-Books-scaled-e1610100821867-2048x1229.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>My very own miniature library <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Study (remotely) with friends<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re anything like me,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">studying with a friend right by your side<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;always&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">very<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;productive because you end up talking to your friend instead of studying!&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">during lockdown,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">forming a study group&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can be&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">helpful<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and a great way to motivate you to keep studying.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the current climate of social distancing, life can sometimes feel a little lonely<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;but o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ne&nbsp;of the advantages of technology is you can still work together remotely<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My friend and I like to keep an online document open where we can log what we have each studied on a specific day. This helps us keep each other accountable&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;motivates us to work that little bit harder.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also go through practice&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">essay&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">questions or solve problems together over a video call<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take breaks<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0important<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to take breaks along the way and not overwork yourself.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will give you time to relax and refresh your mind<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0which\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with overall productivity when you do return to study!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also take\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">longer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">time outside of your study sessions to do things you enjoy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. I love baking, so after a hard day of work I usually take time to bake with one of my\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">flatmates\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(or siblings when I am at home<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">go for a walk outsid<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During these times, you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0give yourself little rewards to keep your motivation high<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, so t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hink\u00a0about any hobbies or activities you like, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">make sure to conti<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nue doing them during this pandemic!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-2-Baking-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-2-Baking-1.jpg 816w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-2-Baking-1-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/01\/Photo-2-Baking-1-768x853.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><figcaption>There&#8217;s always time for cake!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\">Don\u2019t forget that these are&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\">particularly challenging&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\">times, and you\u2019re doing a great job already by continuing to adapt and study to the best of your ability!&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\">Whilst it is<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\">&nbsp;important to work hard<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\">, make sure you&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\">don\u2019t forget to be kind to yourself and acknowledge your small achievements each day<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\">. Keep doing that and you will<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26526786 BCX0\">&nbsp;do great!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW26526786 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello! My name is Nyasha and\u00a0I am currently a second-year student at Loughborough University studying History and Politics.\u00a0 Recently,\u00a0I\u2019ve been spending quite a bit of time studying. 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