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AU STUDYPEDIA - SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT LIFE

AU Studypedia is your reference for many aspects of student life and it is with you every step of the way, from the start of your first semester until you graduate. You’re bound to face challenges along the way, but Studypedia has advice, guidance and specific techniques to manage your academic, personal and social student life through the themes below: 

   

LOW BATTERIES?

Use the holidays as a breather and give yourself space to relax and recharge your mental battery. It's okay to take a moment to recover after a tough semester or intense exams. Here are a couple of suggestons for unplugging:

GET OUT IN NATURE

   

Just 20 minutes in green surroundings can help lower your stress hormone levels, like cortisol. So go for a walk, or simply spend some time in nature to clear your mind.

PHONE DETOX

 

It’s tempting to reach for your phone when your thoughts are all over the place. But try putting it away for a few hours - or even a whole day. You might find it harder than expected, but also notice how it helps you slow down and recharge in new ways.

 

TRY MEDITATION OR YOGA

   

Meditation, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques are great tools for reducing stress. They all work by calming the mind, easing tension, and generally improving your mental state.

FIND YOUR SOURCES OF ENERGY

   

It can be helpful to understand your personal energy curve - so you know what to prioritize during the summer. Think about what gives you energy and what drains it. Then make room for more of the things that energize you during the break.

   

    

  

RECHARGE!

 You deserve to relax and regain your energy. But while you're lying there in the hammock, take a moment to reflect on your student life and rediscover your energy, your passion, and your motivation for studying.

   

REDISCOVER YOUR  STUDY MOTIVATION:   

   

1. Why did you apply for this program

2. What has been the most interesting subject/topic so far?

3. What would you like to use your education for?

   

   

  

WANT AN ACTIVE SUMMER HOLIDAY?

Got restless energy or just tired of lying on the beach? You can use the break to stay active and explore something new - either within or outside your studies.

 

  

HOW TO USE AU STUDYPEDIA?

Aarhus University has approximately 40,000 students - and just as many different types of students. AU Studypedia has no mission to tell you how to study and it offers no miracle cures. Instead, there are examples of some of the many different ways you can approach student life, and ideas about how you can find out what works well for you. 

 

   

Formal requirements

Familiarize yourself with the formal requirements and norms for academic assignments

MANAGING INDEPENDENT STUDY

Study smarter, not harder, with good study techniques 

   

Learn to work academically and scientifically

   

BALANCE IN STUDENT LIFE

Good study habits     

Well-being and learning go hand in hand    

   

IMPROVING COLLABORATION IN GROUPS

Get the best out of collaboration 

    

   

PREPARING FOR ORAL EXAMS AND PRESENTATIONS

Give a confident presentation of academic topics

   

GETTING THROUGH WRITTEN EXAMS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Get a handle on the assignment 

     

    

Content of the assignment

   

GETTING A HANDLE ON INFORMATION SEARCH

Searching for information when writing assignments  

    

   

Revised 05.08.2025
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Pernille Risør Elving