Everything for students - nine tips for you and your fellow students!
4.7.2016
Translation: machine translated
In two months' time, it's back to work: at the 10 o'clock session, you sit at the very back of the room to eat your breakfast without being noticed? Do you think that going to lessons regularly isn't really necessary and that half-term holidays are the very essence of all educational paths? For you, studying is synonymous with afternoons spent learning while sunbathing by the lake? Then this blog is for you!
Tip no. 1
Make a splash around you: as soon as you pull out your golden MacBook, you'll have the whole lecture hall in stitches. The ladies will be totally smitten by the colour and all that shine, while the men will be trying to figure out why you lucky bastard owns such a masterpiece. The best answers you can give: "bling bling, the tills never ring", "he who has it, has it" or "paid for by mum and dad". FYI: if you're a staunch advocate of handwriting, a supporter of analogue technology and an absolute anti-nerd, you can also use it as a superchic desk pad.
Tip #42
Whether you take lots of notes on your notebook or still use good old-fashioned notebooks: you need a bit of fresh air! OK, it's - from a theoretical point of view - not really fresh air, but old warm air that your fan reuses to give you a nice cool breeze. Never mind, it feels like 42 degrees in the shade outside and, in that sweltering room, there's nothing quite like this Aiolos USB. Another plus: with it, all your fears melt away at once.
Tip #69
"Léa lives in Le Havre, goes to university and looks after her grandmother all by herself. To make ends meet, she works in a nightclub. But Léa dreams of a completely different life" Let's be honest, who doesn't? It's true, the grandmother is part of the family, it's a point of honour - but that's not all. If you too find yourself in a classroom and have no way out, I suggest you watch this film. Maybe you'll see some similarities with your own student life or come up with some ideas. In doing so, you'll add a little spice to everyday university life... and your fellow students sitting behind you will certainly thank you.
Tip #77
Are you still revising with cardboard index cards or paper notes? Oh dear, you really are lagging behind! A method that, the more you use it, the better it works: 'use notes and information in presentation form'. This involves recording all your learning material in a stylish digital photo frame and hoping you'll know it all by heart before the next picture appears. There's no excuse - you have to learn everything. This also prepares you for exam time, when you only have the chance to move on to the next question. Experienced users include a few holiday snaps to lighten the mood a bit and get your thoughts in order.
Tip #100
So you don't have to stop your series cold turkey and can catch up on podcasts downloaded in the last five lessons, an external storage solution is of course essential. The best solution is a portable SSD, because it takes less time to download data, you save space and it's just super cool. This way, you always have your virtual life within reach tomorrow and, if you have any questions or uncertainties, you can show the teacher what you're talking about on his old 90s laptop (even if he certainly prefers the paper version). And for a spontaneous flash mob, Tunes storage capacity is unlimited - after all, you don't want to deprive anyone of your dance moves.
Tip #360
You have two options here: either you install the camera on the sly in the amphitheatre (if you're in several halls, you obviously need several cameras) or you install it at home. With the first method, you can skip the journey to university and the words 'correspondence course' will have a whole new meaning for you. While others are bored out of their minds in the classroom, you can follow everything at a glance from the comfort of your sofa. The second variant works in exactly the same way, but the other way round: instead of listening to soporific teachers and the chatter of your fellow students, you escape - at least virtually - home and keep an eye on your pet... who just happens to be trying to hide his needs just when you thought he was finally clean.
Tip #510
Are you new to campus? Do the corridors look like a giant maze and the school's basements remind you of a horror film? No problem, take your GPS with you and never miss the start of a class again because you got lost or were shaking with fear in a dark corner of the basement. Another great feature: thanks to the world maps, there's nothing stopping you for a semester abroad either.
Tip #911
To quote Maximilian, the famous HSG student and yodeler: "The look on your mates' faces when dad's helicopter lands on campus, because you don't feel like facing rush hour traffic with your 911."If you can't take your eyes off your beloved car for more than three minutes, which you've paid for with all your savings and grants, treat yourself to this little remote-controlled car and let yourself go. I don't need to say any more. Hit the road, Jack, and don't you come back no more!
Tip #2
The end is nigh, the world has stopped spinning (or not, depending on your exam results) and it's high time to put everything away. You've finally passed all the exams and want to get rid of all your notes, mock exams and learning materials so that no other student can get their hands on them and enjoy your work? It's understandable, I'm speaking from experience here. Then this document shredder really is a must-have: shreds hours of work in seconds and leaves nothing at all - except multi-coloured confetti that you can use for your next housemate party - think recycling!
Raphael Knecht
Senior Editor
raphael.knecht@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I'm not stuffing my face with sweets, you'll catch me running around in the gym hall. I’m a passionate floorball player and coach. On rainy days, I tinker with my homebuilt PCs, robots or other gadgets. Music is always my trusted companion. I also enjoy tackling hilly terrain on my road bike and criss-crossing the country on my cross-country skis.
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