Notes & Study is a student-friendly site built to help busy university students take clearer notes, revise faster, and stay organized—without complicated systems, fancy jargon, or “study advice” that doesn’t work in real life.
Why this site exists
Most students don’t struggle because they’re “not smart.” They struggle because their notes aren’t usable later. You leave class with pages of writing, highlight half the textbook, and still feel lost before exams. Notes & Study is here to fix that—by turning note-taking into a simple, repeatable system you can actually stick to.
What you’ll find here
- Lecture notes: practical ways to capture the main ideas fast (even in tough classes).
- Textbook notes: how to turn chapters into short, study-ready summaries.
- Note-taking methods: Cornell notes, mind maps, outlines, and question-led notes.
- Digital note-taking: apps, laptop/tablet workflows, and clean organization systems.
- Revision & exam notes: active recall, spaced repetition, and fast review plans.
- Templates & printables: planners, trackers, and note layouts you can print or use digitally.
Who it’s for
This site is for university students who want better grades with less stress—especially if you’re juggling lectures, readings, deadlines, commuting, or a part-time job. If you’ve ever said “I studied for hours but nothing stuck,” you’re in the right place.
My approach (simple on purpose)
- No fluff: short steps, real examples, and clear takeaways.
- Notes you can revise from: your notes should feel like ready-made exam answers.
- Small changes, big results: better structure beats more effort.
- Systems over motivation: you shouldn’t need “willpower” to study well.
Start here
If you’re new, start with these two guides—then grab a template pack to set up your semester.
Want to suggest a topic?
If there’s a note-taking problem you want solved—or a template you want me to create—send it through the contact page. I read every message and use your ideas to build better guides for students.