2006-08-23 23:29:15 · 14 answers · asked by Brendon B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Always prepare in advanced. Revised your notes every week-end. Keep everything in your computer in correct files. Plan your essays. Try to finish them a week before the deadline, so you can have time to check them.
Exams- Work out a revision timetable. Start revision early. Avoid long spells of just reading, Don't get stale and stay with a topic for too long. Devise potential exam questions and anwer them. Build up a glossary of definitions. Make a list of concepts.
Take time to sleep, eat well, do not drink coffee or tea, it saps your energy. Take plenty of exercise, whatever you like doing.
Take time to enjoy yourself as well to do the things you enjoy doing.
Ask for help if you feel stuck. The tutors are there to help.
Enjoy it and don't compare yourself with anybody else. Remember those who persist conquer.
2006-08-24 03:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find its really important to keep the work varied and take regular breaks. Say if you have to revise for a couple of subjects, try and do each one in a different place - this could be in the library and then back at home, or even just moving from your desk to your bed or something. What has always really helped me is getting some sheets of plain paper, and some coloured felt-tipped pens and drawing big diagrams and sticking them to the walls of my room. Then, you can physically walk round your room taking in the information. The physical movement as well as the colours really facilitates learning.
As for assignments, I'm afraid the only way of doing it is organisation. Break each thing down into bits and work on one bit until its done (i.e. finding the relevant materials, reading, note taking, 1st and 2nd draft etc.) I would recommend leaving a couple of days between finishing something and the deadline. This may sound extravagent, but if you leave the finished copy for a while and come back to it, its amazing how many errors you can see. Being away from the work for a while means that your judgement is clearer and so you can really improve.
However, I'd say the most important thing to do is keep everything in the proper proportion - yes, working is improtant, but there are some days when going to the pub is more important. Having a life away from academia is what keeps us balanced and focussed. It makes you a more interesting person, and one who is less likely to feel totally bogged down with study.
Good luck with everything for the future. The fact that you're asking this question means you'll be fine.
xSx
2006-08-23 23:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by Cheeky Chops 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not study for more than 40 mins in every hour. That is the average time the brain can cope with when taking in information you want to remember. So take a 20 mins break and start revising again..
2006-08-23 23:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by BackMan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one assignment out of the way at a time. Start with the one that's got to be in first. I always make a list and work down. I feel so much better each time i finish one! So will you.
2006-08-23 23:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by di 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a timetable you can stick to. Make sure you study for no longer than an hour at a time. Have 10 minute breaks each hour, get fresh air,food,drink etc. Buy yourself your favourite snack if you stick to the timetable. Or find someone else local also studying and help each other, and finally try to remember the reason you started studying this course, write it down and refer to it if you get bogged down Good Luck.
2006-08-23 23:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep study sessions short, 30-60 minutes, and varied. When you finish one study session, take a 2 minute break and go to a different topic.
2006-08-23 23:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by xenobyte72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study for about half hour,make a 5-10 minute brake,and that`s it
2006-08-23 23:38:04 · answer #7 · answered by Sloba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a place you can go with ABSOLUTELY no distractions study for no longer than 40 mins. Maybe you could get your friends round, it'll make it more durable. (I don't know whether you should pay any attention to that last bit)
Good luck my furry friend, x
2006-08-23 23:46:49 · answer #8 · answered by roooof 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my moto was work hard..play harder. If you manage the balance of getting your work done and going out its prevents you from sitting at your desk at 10 o clock at night wondering what all your mates are doing down the pub...hence not getting your work done anyway!! Do the work..go out have fun. its sooo simple!!
2006-08-24 03:19:59 · answer #9 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a magical bottle you can get at the pharmacy called bio plus, works wonders, don't know if you can get where you are.
2006-08-23 23:43:50 · answer #10 · answered by megan a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋