This is my second year but I'm not a pro. Any advice from someone who succesfully got through school? I'm not gonna be specific cause I'll take any type of advice such as how much to study whether to work while I'm in school, anything..Ok!
Thanks in advance!
2006-07-12 09:30:02 · 14 answers · asked by Dream Bree 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Most professors consider college to be a fulltime job. That means a student with average abilities can earn average grades if they put in an average US workweek of 48 hours. You would be the best judge of your own abilities compared to other college students. Average GPA is usually around 2.65 (C+/B-). If you are an average student and want to get a higher GPA, then more effort is probably necessary. If you are an above-average student and want an average GPA, then less time can be put into studying. Taking five classes a semester means that about nine hours should be devoted to each class each week for a three-credit course. After taking three hours for class, that leaves about six hours for reading the book, doing assignments, reviewing notes, and then studying. This should be quality study time and not filled with competing thoughts. So, I find twenty minutes followed by a five minute break keeps me focused. Active reading techniques like the PQ3R method are really effective. Research into what the best students do finds that they study in groups -- not alone. They take turns reading or reviewing notes aloud and then quiz each other. They try solving the same homework problems at the same time and then compare notes and ask each other for help. They ask each other to edit and comment on papers (but still do their own work). Stuff like that. Look around your classrooms and find people who are just as good students as you and ask them to form a study group of five or six people. If you are taking more than one class together even better. Lastly, never miss a lecture or help session. Ask questions after class and at office hours. Get to know your professors and TA's. There are lots of other things to do. And, there are lots of good books on winning at college. College is supposed to be the best time of your life. At least that is the part that people remember later but it is also the opportunity to be in a dedicated learning environment. It is also the students responsibility to take advantage of the learning community that they are inside for only four years. You can lead a student to knowledge but you can't make them learn. The best a professor can do is say these are the books to read and these are the things to do. After that it is all up to the student. Learning happens much more easily if it is seen as a joyous opportunity to take advantage of. Of course it is hard and of course there are failures. But, anything worth doing is difficult and we fall down so we can learn to get up. That might sound trite but it is also true.
2006-07-12 09:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by fencer47 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The important thing is just stay focused on your studies.... Try not to let too many distractions get in the way.. Be about your business and get it down. You will reap the benfits later when it is all said and done. Well make a little room for pleasure.. =)
2006-07-13 03:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by gettoolow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do excellent in the begining of the semester so the later part won't be as stressful and definitly more laid back. Also Study First~Party Hard Second.
2006-07-12 16:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by fluff~out 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do anything stupid in college such as doing drugs openly, or doing porn because it'll come back to haunt you in your later successful career-motivated life! And good luck!
2006-07-16 00:25:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uust do your best. Remember, college is nothing like high school. They do not feel sorry for you, or give you any type of break. You are going to have to deal with lots and lots of reading, term papers, (writing 2,000 word essays) and more. You can do it, and good luck!
2006-07-12 16:37:08 · answer #5 · answered by bicheeeened30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tips that helped me -
sign up for classes as soon as possible, so you can get the ones you need.
try to take a couple 'easy' classes at the same time as some 'harder' classes, so you can put more time into the hard ones. dont put off the hard ones until the end and try to take them all at once!
start working on term papers and projects as soon as possible.
2006-07-12 16:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that, 7 colleges. Singular best piece of advice:
stay out of the bars and away from the parties- hey wait, that's 2 answers, no wonder I dropped out,,,,,
2006-07-13 08:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
study hard and try to get good grades because you want to be a Doctor right?Get a planner and write important dates and homewrok down and try to finish all of you works and project on time.Learn how to balance out your time.Make sure that you set enought time to study for finals,exams,and quizzes
2006-07-13 23:56:04 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shower shoes and noise-cancelling headphones were the best investments I ever made.
2006-07-12 18:12:37 · answer #9 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everything kutey says, just a quick add:
Check ratemyprofessor.com, because your GPA depends on the teachers you pick
2006-07-12 16:38:53 · answer #10 · answered by stillshyneing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋