Tips for uni freshers?

I am not a physics student but I am doing Electrical and Electronics Engineering and have a few friends doing Physics. In any case, both courses are similar in intensity. Psst Engineering is harder xD

- Use ipad. Digital notes are easier to manage as there will be too many notes at the end of the semester and it is tiresome to organise them in bulky folders(trust me I have tried xD)
- If you are going to use physical notes then use the ring binder and get those refill notebooks that you can remove pages from to file.
- To write your notes first get a copy of the ppts/pdfs into your notes app and then write beside it. If writing physically then print out your notes and then file your notes with/after them.
- Studying from books...usually you would be given lecture slides at least one day in advance so you can read up on the chapters mentioned. It would be very helpful. You can read after the lecture too.
- Well usually the lecture content given by your professors would be enough to cover examinable content but to study effectively make sure to switch off all notifications and music and go to a study space like library to study. If you do need music then just listen to lofi music not any catchy songs otherwise it impacts memory.
- When timetable is fuller? Well you will find that us STEM students are used to working till late at night so you will for sure have time after 6pm till midnight at the very least. Don't think that you need to sleep 8-10 hours, 5-6 hours is enough.

Hope this was useful.

Well, that wasn't scary at all . I just started physics as well and I was wondering. Are textbooks at university helpful or do you think the lecture notes are enough?

Thanks

Lecture notes are enough to pass but if you need better marks and more confidence in your subjects then it's better to also use textbooks and other online resources in addition to lecture notes.

What kind of online resources? Is it like A level resources or are they just random websites that answer your questions?