Starting college was something new to me and when people told me that college was a piece of cake, I seriously believed them-call me naive. Any who I am doing ROTC and I didn't do so hot this fisrt quarter so I took time off to get my act together, try to learn from what I am doing wrong and learn from it, find something that works for me. I was doing good in the beginning of the quarter, and still am in a couple classes, but yet I am not going to the full capacity I knew I could go to, or at least try to be at-because sometimes at the end of the day I feel so useless. Basically a paper was do Thrus. and this chick told me it was due Mon. And I came to class Thrus. unprepared, and it was due. So I spent the weekend working on my paper and my teacher said I would start at 70% percent and go from there. I turned in the paper but forgot the rubric. He basically said I need to get it together and he is right. Any techiques or word of advice on learning to be a better student?
2007-02-05 00:18:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I am trying to move forward, yet I feel like I haven't taken any strides to do so, and if I have, the change hasn't been much.
2007-02-05 00:19:03 · update #1
Smidd-I got on here to ask for advice you dumbas s, because I want to improve-because I care!
2007-02-05 00:27:46 · update #2
Smiddy*** not smidd
2007-02-05 00:28:06 · update #3
Whatever you do, do not give up. The ROTC program should provide you with structure. As for the paper thing....check your syllabus often, and never believe another student. If you have a question speak up ask the professor. As for not feeling at your best potential....here is my situation and what works for me. I am a full time college student, and I work 20-32 hours a week. I also am a single mom to two young children ages 3 & 4. I have a schedule that I follow, which helps me plan for enough time to get everything done. I limit myself to one day a week to just hang out, usually on a weekend. Also, instead of watching television programs I record them and watch them later. And believe it or not I even have time to work out and have a relationship. If there is a mate in the picture just let them know that if you can focus on school now, then when you are finished your lives together are sure to be good. The MOST important thing for you to do, is keep healthy and energized. Get 8 hrs of sleep every night, and take vitamin c and echinacea. Give it a try for a couple weeks and I promise it will help.
2007-02-05 00:37:14 · answer #1 · answered by alisha 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stream line your activities, cut out the unnecessary, and concentrate on your classes. Unless you are planning a military career, is ROTC really necessary? Right now your classes are your primary responsibility. You paid, or are paying for them, so get your money's worth from them. Why didn't you know when your paper was due? There isn't really an acceptable excuse.
Gear up, do what you gotta do, and be the adult you are supposed to be.
I think once you get caught up, and keep yourself on top of your work, you'll start to feel better about where you're at. If not, seek some help from the counseling staff. This is exactly why they're there.
I don't want to preach at you, but there are millions of deserving young adults who would love the opportunity you have now and may never get it. Don't give up without taking your best shot.
Good luck and God bless you!
2007-02-05 08:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by michaelsmaniacal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you're pretty much right on track. Even a piece of cake can make you sick, so don't throw in any towels (academically, emotionally) because of a setback such as you describe. Nearly everybody who manages college life will encounter reasons to be bummed, it's a given (which wasn't 'given' to you, in the form of a warning). I went to Jr. College, then on to University, and while nothing was beyond my ability to comprehend and master, I found plenty of challenges that made me feel whipped. The key word here is FEEL.
Your personal sense of success/failure is based upon HOW you go about resolving problems, and whether or not you LEARNED from them (and what you learned, you're seeing now that all learning isn't from the textbooks). Just this morning I read that a scientist made a mistake, "an error in ...calculations" which appears to be resulting in a possible cure for cancer (WHO'DA' THUNK?!)
Imagine yourself years from now, looking back: whether in your chosen field or personal life, you'll draw upon ALL experiences in order to help others. Your disappointments will have benefited you as life lessons, much as your classroom trainings will increase your head knowledge.
You're conscientious, reflective and open to advice. You're leagues ahead of so many struggling others. Congratulations and good luck.
2007-02-05 08:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by Zeera 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, sometimes when things seem so hard and they start stresssing me out, I think how it is not the end of the world, and I start getting one thing done at a time and not looking at the full picture all at once! The more you think about all the work and the more you stres, the harder it's going to be for you to get through it! Just know that it is possible and you will manage! Good luck and all the best!
2007-02-05 08:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Motti _Shish 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's never too late to start over. If you want to succeed in college, you have to go to class every time, do all your assignments and study. take good notes, find a study group, recopy your notes after class, do whatever it takes. college isnt' that hard, but you have to try your best. usually, in college, you figure out a teacher. it takes a few weeks to understand what he or she wants. once you get that figure out, you can jump through all the hoops. make fiends in class dna find out what peopel are doing, find someone who took that class last year and get some advice.
2007-02-05 13:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by IKB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU are YOUR problem...
You think you are not so good... so forgetful... unprepared...
You just weren't focusing on the important things... yourself....
remember, the more you know the better you will be. most of the time, you don't but do your best... on other subjects... ask and learn from others.... they will be willing to help you out... do things in advance and do some planning... avoid things that are unrelated to school... do the things you need NOW and you will see where you will be.... just believe in yourself... and others...
Have fun while your at it!!! ;-)
2007-02-05 08:31:48 · answer #6 · answered by DEADPOOL 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just being in college is a step forward. just do yure best and take some time for yureself and relax now and again. just think how proud yu and yure family and friends will be when yu graduate.
life is a series of steps yure headed up the right path. just have some patience. yu will do great!!
2007-02-05 08:30:37 · answer #7 · answered by dale s 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did you try getting counseling on study skills? It takes some people time to get adjusted to college.
2007-02-05 08:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by Runa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your answers are in ROTC. The Best of Luck to you! Believe in yourself. So everyone will do the same.
2007-02-05 08:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by Goggles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it were me I would put a bit more effort into organization using visuals and feel it would be my responsibility to do so. I would also pray for strength and guidance along with asking my loved ones if they would add me to their prayer list.
2007-02-05 08:28:47 · answer #10 · answered by GoodQuestion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋