In college, you always take those courses that seem really interesting but when you are in them they are completely uninteresting and pointless. I would want to find out a motivation to study in the class.
When I take a course I am interested in, I will put a lot of energy reading the material, studying, answering problem sets. But when I take a class that i could care a rat's *** about, I realize the importance of studying to get a good grade, but I am not at all inspired to do the work/study for the class.
2006-10-24 14:39:38 · 10 answers · asked by hasnain4life 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I know that feeling!
Listen, everyone who posted here is right and provided some great ideas. Here is my 2 cents in addition-
- Could you have a learning disability? I know, I know- but just to rule it out- ask yourself- if you really, really have to study something you aren't interested in, are you able to force yourself to do it? If NOT, then consider talking with a dr.
- Why do you need to be interested in the subject? Take a look at how you FEEL about it- try addressing that- write in a journal about your feelings, (mad to have to do something you don't want to, feel that you should be able to focus on what you want, etc.) TRUST ME- if you skip pushing yourself to do things you don't want to, it will make things MUCH harder latter in life (like when you have to do your own taxes, stay late to write a paper for your boss, etc.)
- Find a phrase that hits home and repeat it when you are having a hard time studying. My mantra is....
"Just because something is difficult, it doesn't mean it isn't worth doing."
- Talk with the professor! Don't tell them you think their class is pointless, but ask them for help!
- Join a study group for the class.
- Find someone who loves the subject and get them to tell you why, and possibly some of their enthusiasm will rub off on you.
- CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK - you are in charge of how you look at things. You are in control. Just change your mind.
- Find something great about the class- there HAS to be some positive points, and focus on those. Every class has a benefit.
Good luck! Hang in there! Thrive!
2006-10-24 15:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by AnnaB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are worried about your grades, study harder. If you study your best and still struggle in school, maybe you should find something else to study. As you will learn, cutting corners will almost always come back to haunt you later. In this scenario, how well off will you be by specifically planning around this GPA hang-up then actually becoming a patent attorney and turning out to be a bad patent attorney and getting fired, or damage a client so that their business fails and 100's of people lose their job? My advice to you is to study subjects that you find interesting, therefore, studying hard will not be a tedious task but a rewarding one that you will enjoy. Thus ahcieving a 'good' GPA will be fun and rewarding. Secondly, don't make such an impactful choice (I'm going to be a patent attorney and deliberately pick an unreleated major to make it easier to get into law school) when you don't even know if you will want to be a patent attorney in 1, 2, 3...etc years? For all you know you may end up wanting to be an accountant or electrical engineer or something else, but now none of your 'easy path' classes pertain to that field and now you are stuck having to take additional classes to catch up instead of taking classes that interested you in the first place. So read through the class descriptions of the 3rd and 4th year classes (of all the fields) and decide what sounds the most intriguing, this will result in you having the best chance of success. Also, never pick a major soley based on how much you think you will be making when you get out. If you don't love your work, even if it pays well, you won't last very long in that field.
2016-05-22 11:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in college now and have had quite a few classes like the ones that you described. Unfortunately, the solution that I have isn't really the best one for educational purposes. I just memorize the key points that I know will be on the test (if you pay close enough attention, the instructor will usually emphisize these points a few times. After a while, it becomes second nature to listen for them). Sad to say that I don't learn anything from the classes and that I forget the facts as soon as the test is over, but at least I get a good grade out of it. If they aren't classes that will affect your major, then try that.
2006-10-24 14:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by tateronmycouch 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you working towards a particular degree?
Do you know what work you want to be in after college? Who is paying your way? Do they know how you feel?
You must be responsible about following through on you decisions. which is one of the main things you can learn in college or trade school.
I know a young man in college who works a 35 hour week and is not sure what career he wants to follow, so is taking courses in which he is interested. Of course, he is interested in many things.
It might also be a good thing to stay out of college and travel around the US and Canada getting a job here and there for a couple of months. You will learn a lot you can't get learn in the classroom that will help you your whole life.
2006-10-24 14:53:41 · answer #4 · answered by the shadow knows 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can motivate yourself by reminding yourself that you never know when certain information might come in handy. A class you are uninterested in might one day benefit you in a class you are interested in. It's also makes for good conversation. You might meet someone who is impressed by your knowledge of the class you aren't too crazy about and then you'll be pretty psyched to know what you know.
2006-10-24 15:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by Lyf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it's long term effect on your GPA (especially if you are going to continue your studies past undergrad). Will not studying prevent you from going to that graduate school you always want to go to, will you be satisfied at graduation with not graduating with honors?
These are just examples. You need to make your own reasons why you have to do the best you can, despite the disinterest. Take in account what you wish to achieve, and if you get a grade lower than you want - how it might effect your long-term goal.
Good luck!
2006-10-24 14:42:22 · answer #6 · answered by Kel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to your local library or book store and review/buy as many books as you can on the "uninteresting" subject. Often when the suibject turns out to be not to your liking, seeing many sources of that information can become more interesting when it is looked at from many viewpoints. For that matter you can find out the answers to whatever questions you have about the subject right here on Google.
IThis may not apply to math, *calculus: for example)
2006-10-24 14:48:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I go to my student record and calculate what my GPA will be if i do bad in those classes..... That motivates me. Weelll, it should, but....
2006-10-24 17:33:00 · answer #8 · answered by Skeeterbug M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the quicker it is over the sooner you will never have to think about it again
2006-10-24 15:00:00 · answer #9 · answered by michael m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used pain pills and alcohol, Worked
2006-10-24 14:47:04 · answer #10 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋