{"id":329,"date":"2021-01-27T15:53:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T15:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/?p=329"},"modified":"2021-02-04T15:46:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T15:46:16","slug":"5-fab-wdc-resources-to-see-you-through-the-new-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/2021\/01\/27\/5-fab-wdc-resources-to-see-you-through-the-new-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fab WDC Resources to See You Through the New Semester"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/files\/2021\/01\/jon-tyson-FlHdnPO6dlw-unsplash-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/files\/2021\/01\/jon-tyson-FlHdnPO6dlw-unsplash-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/files\/2021\/01\/jon-tyson-FlHdnPO6dlw-unsplash-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/files\/2021\/01\/jon-tyson-FlHdnPO6dlw-unsplash-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/files\/2021\/01\/jon-tyson-FlHdnPO6dlw-unsplash-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/files\/2021\/01\/jon-tyson-FlHdnPO6dlw-unsplash-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/files\/2021\/01\/jon-tyson-FlHdnPO6dlw-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@jontyson?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Jon Tyson<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/time?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The new semester is fast approaching so we\u2019ve compiled 5 resources to help you get back into the swing of things and support you throughout the next few weeks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Getting Going Again<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be tricky to pick things back up after a break, particularly during troubled times like these. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/2020\/04\/14\/time-management-tips-for-troubled-times-getting-going-again\/\">We originally wrote this blog post at Easter<\/a> but it\u2019s worth revisiting for our top tips on finding your way back into your studies. We also have a soundcloud version if you prefer audio: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Time management - getting started again by NCL_WDC\" width=\"584\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F811421566&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=876&#038;maxwidth=584\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li><strong>Creating structure and routine\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting back into routine can be one of the more challenging aspects of beginning of a new semester.\u00a0Creating a sense of structure and establishing a realistic, healthy routine is trickier than ever right now. You may wish to start by reflecting on what worked best for you last semester, and what you feel you\u2019d like to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/2020\/04\/26\/time-management-tips-for-troubled-times-structure-and-routine\/\">Check out our hints and tips<\/a> in our blog post or listen to an audio version, if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Time management - Structure by NCL_WDC\" width=\"584\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F811164796&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=876&#038;maxwidth=584\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li><strong>Working in short bursts\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be tempting to want to hit the ground running at the start of a new semester. However, it\u2019s often best to give yourself a gentle start to ease yourself back in rather than trying to do ALL OF THE THINGS AT ONCE. Indeed, working in short bursts can improve motivation, concentration and productivity in the long-term. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/2020\/04\/20\/time-management-tips-for-troubled-times-working-in-short-bursts\/\">Check out our guide from a previous blog post,<\/a> or listen to us talk you through it!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Time Management -Short Bursts by NCL_WDC\" width=\"584\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F811189033&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=876&#038;maxwidth=584\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li><strong>Active Independent Learning\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u00a0know:\u00a0it\u2019s been all too easy to start out with the best intentions at the beginning of a study session then end up spending hours just staring at a screen and feeling like nothing\u2019s really going in. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/2020\/04\/30\/active-independent-learning\/\">Check out our guide to\u00a0active independent learning<\/a> to help ensure you\u2019re studying as effectively as you can.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"><li><strong>Dealing with overwhelm\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadlines. Additional reading. 5 lectures to watch. 3 seminars to attend. Discussion boards to contribute to. It can all feel a bit much sometimes, and that\u2019s perfectly understandable. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/2020\/05\/04\/time-management-tips-for-troubled-times-dealing-with-overwhelm\/\">Our guide to dealing with overwhelm<\/a> can help you take a breath and find your way forward. Also on Soundcloud: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-soundcloud wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Time management - overwhelm by NCL_WDC\" width=\"584\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F811174918&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=876&#038;maxwidth=584\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Very best of luck for the new semester from all of us at the WDC. And remember, you can always book one of our online 1-1 tutorials if you\u2019d like to review and discuss any aspect of your writing and study skills. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/library\/resources-and-study-support\/writing-development-centre\/\">Check out our website for more details <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new semester is fast approaching so we\u2019ve compiled 5 resources to help you get back into the swing of things and support you throughout the next few weeks.\u00a0\u00a0 Getting Going Again\u00a0 It can be tricky to pick things back &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/2021\/01\/27\/5-fab-wdc-resources-to-see-you-through-the-new-semester\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5874,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-time-management"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5874"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=329"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":333,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329\/revisions\/333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/academicskills\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}