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There’s a lot of content in university lectures. It’s important to learn how to take cues to determine what’s important to record in your notes. People don’t instinctively listen well, but it’s a skill that anyone can develop using these steps.

Do you feel unmotivated to attend in-person lectures?

Maybe you feel disengaged because you can review the slides on your own or watch the recorded lecture. Or maybe you’re not interested in engaging in class discussions or activities. 

If you’re having these feelings, here’s a reminder of some benefits of attending and participating during in-person classes.

Have you ever submitted an essay or project that you were so sure would meet your professor’s expectations, only to get it back with lots of notes and a lower grade than you were hoping for?

We’ve all been there. Receiving and reviewing feedback from your teaching assistants (TAs) and instructors is a regular part of the university experience.

Not sure where to start when you’re studying for exams?

Review notes are the answer. They help you synthesize what you’ve learned and organize the course information for studying.

Labs are a great way to apply what you learn in lectures. They provide you with an opportunity to see a physical example, like muscles in an anatomy lab or a demonstration of a reaction that you learn in chemistry. Where else are you going to get the opportunity to learn like this?