1. Study in the library. Better yet, study on the quiet floor in the library. You have too many distractions at home that will get in your way. "I need to write this paper, but I need to eat, clean, watch TV, and take a shower first." It happened to me many times before I learned to get out of my apartment if I truly wanted to get school work done.
2. Make to-do lists. Write down everything that you need to accomplish in the week. Once you know what needs to get accomplished break it down in to daily lists. You won't be able to get everything done if you don't even know what you need to be doing.
3. Listen to music while you study. It helps to block out distractions. Some people say that it should be classical music or other music without words, but I think that any kind of music is fine as long as you're not blasting it. Even on the quiet floor of a library you will have noise from keyboards and people coming in and out. Music will help you focus more on what you're doing than what everyone around you is doing.
4. Take a break. If an assignment is stressing you to the max and you just need to escape for a few minutes then go ahead and take a break. Check Facebook, look at Pinterest, go to the bathroom, or make a phone call. Do whatever you need to do to give your brain a break, but make sure that you give yourself a time limit. Once that time is up get back to work! A five minute Facebook break worked wonders for myself.
5. Do everything that you can to succeed. College is hard work, and you aren't going to be able to do well by doing next to nothing like you might have in high school. Go to class. Go to test reviews or anything else that your teacher offers.(Going to these also shows your teacher that you are serious about learning and your education) Do your homework. Take the classes and work seriously. Try your hardest.
These are all great tips! Indeed, college can be overwhelming for many students, as it is so different from high school. You are expected to be more independent and responsible. “Do everything that you can to succeed.” – I agree with this. The good thing about college is that some professors are so kind that they will give you numerous opportunities to improve your grades, like consultations, review sessions or attending some activities for extra points. I suggest grabbing as many of these opportunities as you can.
ReplyDeleteSarah Haskins
Studying at home can open your mind up to a lot of distractions, and can close yourself off the actual learning process. So, I would highly suggest going to the library as well, to avoid the risk of getting distracted. In any case, taking a break is also recommended, because our minds can only take so much in each day. Anyway, thanks for those insights, Rachel! I wish you all the best! :)
ReplyDeleteValerie Casey @ The Studemont Group CFS