Most of our students do part of their studying on a phone, and that works well if you plan for it. Data can be expensive, so download your notes and videos while you are on Wi-Fi at home or on campus.
Use short study sessions of fifteen to twenty minutes. Turn off notifications so a message does not pull you away from the lesson.
Keep a small notebook beside you. Writing things down by hand helps you remember them. Sipho Dlamini suggests reviewing your notes again the next morning.
Save your data
Download course material over Wi-Fi and study offline later. Use the lite version of apps where you can, and switch off video auto-play. Many of our students study on the bus or during a lunch break without spending much data.
Stay on track
Set a regular time each day and tell your family or friends it is study time. Small steady effort beats a long session once a week. If you get stuck, send your lecturer a WhatsApp message on 082 555 0119.
Nomvula Zulu
I enjoyed this post. The tips on balancing work and study are exactly what I needed. Thank you, Vaardig College!
Sarah Pillay
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad you found this useful. Your support means a lot to our team at Vaardig College. Thanks!
Rajesh Govender
Very useful article. The advice is clear and practical, and it helped me think about which course to take next. Well done to the team!
Lerato Mokoena
Helpful and easy to follow. I shared this with a friend who is deciding on a diploma. A good resource for anyone planning their studies.