I just started college a couple of days ago and have sooo much reading to do. It seems like there won't be time to do anything else. I'm sitting at my desk reading the assigned chapters and taking notes but there is SOOOOOO much more to go. What should I be doing?
2006-08-29 09:33:11 · 12 answers · asked by Tamsin 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Know how to prioritize your time. If it's anything like when I was in college, there's no way you can read everything, and if you did, you would just confuse yourself with all the stuff you read. Here's my advice. NEVER skip class, take very good notes in class, participate if possible (verbalizing helps you organize your thuoghts), and for math/science classes, do lots of practice problems. Simply reading textbooks is low on the list of priorities for most classes, if you ask me. Not much bang for the buck. Good luck!
2006-08-29 09:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by monger187 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning to prioritize your time, is, in fact, one of the more challenging aspects of your higher education. Many job opportunities require almost *any* college degree, and it is for the above reason. If you can get organized and stay on task, learn to juggle multiple things while doing them all at least reasonably well, you are prepared for employment.
We ALL have time to burn. You just have to take a hard look at how you structure your day. First you may want to observe what time of day you work best and most efficiently. Some people are morning people, some night and some afternoon. Schedule your study time for your most challenging courses at those times. Get rid of a television set if you have one. Yep, just get rid of it. You won't suffer for it's absence, believe me.
Resolve to spend less time on the Internet, browsing. It is all about structure, and not putting anything off. If you are having problem with something, get help, get a tutor, or get down to doing it.
The semesters that I made the highest GPA's, like 4.0 or 3.75 were the semesters that I had the biggest course load, like 17 hours, with two labs, and part time job. When I had a lighter load, I did not do as well because I, for want of a better term, was just f***ing off too much of the time, thinking I would get around to it later.
If it will help, figure out about how much you have to study on each course in a week, and map out a calendar, hour by hour. Once you get into the course, you may, of course, have to adjust this.
You will weather this storm much better if you schedule at least half a day for yourself each week. If you go to church, Sunday until noon would be a good time. Personally, I chose Saturday after noon, but that is just a personal decision.
And lastly, make time for exercise. You sleep better, and are more efficient in all aspects of life when you are physically fit. Avoid caffeine until right before the exam, keep your sugar intake low. And don't stress. Any one single exam is not going to make you or break you at this point in your life.
Best wishes, not get back to studying.
2006-08-29 10:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by finaldx 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well I would read the parts of the chapters with bold text. Another thing that worked was to get together with a couple other people in he class and develop a study group. Your grades will be far better if you use cooperative learning. But choose your group wisely. Hey don't fret youll do fine in college. Its not as hard as it seems. The key in to enjoy it. You are in the best years of your life live it to the fullest.
2006-08-29 09:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
do no longer leave each and every thing to the final minute, and don't do too lots at as quickly as. Have usual breaks whilst analyzing, and confirm you're delicate. No factor stressing jointly as analyzing. Have a warm drink or something with you, so which you will relax and focus extra useful on your learn.
2016-09-30 03:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studying in the morning worked best for me five days a week. Make a schedule and get it done. Keep in mind I am a morning person, and if you are one as well, take advantage of your mind being its sharpest in those early hours of the morning!
2006-08-29 10:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by elias758 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep at it. You will pick up speed as you go along. Highlight what is in the margins and best of Luck!
2006-08-29 10:42:21 · answer #6 · answered by lrpry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
calm down, focus, make sure you are comfortable
and try to get organized and read
better to take notes to help you remember stuff
and just work hard
2006-08-29 09:39:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flash cards always worked well for me. Also if you have a tape recorder you can listen to it when you sleep. or so i have heared.
2006-08-29 09:40:24 · answer #8 · answered by thagoldengyrl01 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
close windows, and have a magic marker to mark important stuff
2006-08-29 09:38:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No beer, no parties until you have your studying in hand.
2006-08-29 09:38:16 · answer #10 · answered by kentata 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋