STUDY TIPS

staying alert in class or while studying can be difficult sometimes.some resort to the use of stimulants such as caffeine while others implement harsh strategies e.g. putting feet in cold water just to stay awake while studying. these simple and healthy strategies will help you to stay alert during work time.    1. eat a healthy balanced diet.  if you plan to study, eating salty, fatty or other junk foods isn't a good idea. these foods only provide temporary pleasure. lack of essential nutrients in the blood during study time induces sleep. feed you body the right way for it to work efficiently. 2. drink water this is a major component of our bodies.  water helps in the transportation of food and other necessary  chemicals to the targeted cells and the removal of wastes from these cells to excretory organs. a decrease in the percentage of water in the body affects the  ability to concentrate . remember to keep yourself hydrated while stud...

1. how to catch up falling back on class work is a common problem. sometimes you may find that you aren't getting anything your math professor is saying because you didn't get the previous concept or you have an exam coming ahead but you aren't well equipped. in all circumstances the process of catching up is the same. in this article you will learn how you can catch up easily and never fall back again on class work. ease the panic the first thing to do after realizing that you have fallen behind on class work is to ease the panic . i have explained a number of times how dangerous stress can be to productivity. the best way to relieve this panic to take a day off your studies. watch movies, play games, listen to music e.t.c. make a to do list make a to do list. write down the things you are supposed to do in order to catch up. from your list identify the most important tasks. you will start tackling these tasks first and the less importa...

Studying online is becoming popular these days. Although many people stereotype the image of online learning, this mode of learning has a heap of advantages of over the traditional classroom way of learning. I spent my first two years of college, studying online with UNICAF and I discovered that online learning has an upper hand over traditional classroom mode of learning in the following ways. Firstly online learning betters the traditional mode because of its flexibility. With the advancements in technology one can learn anywhere, any time. The instructor provides all the necessary material and communicates with you online. This means you choose the time and place to learn on your own. This makes online learning a more convenient mode for busy people such as the working class and single parents.in addition this flexibility will save gas for your car, getting up early for class not forgetting the uncomfortable desk at school. Secondly online degrees will ginger up yo...

Academic excellence, money, fame, name it have the same origin. Having read a number of personal development books and the steps my life has taken I realized that all success originates from the same point. No goal has been achieved in history without the achiever imagining and desiring it first.  imagine your self being a top performing student? good grades aren’t beyond your reach, they can be scored by anyone and have no negative side effects.  As Napoleon Hill puts it, this imagination sparks desire which will drive you to take right steps and cross all the bridges ahead of you successfully. By reading this post, it shows that you have the desire to become a top performing student. However, this desire is far less the desire Hill talks about. In order to achieve a goal, one must have a burning desire to achieve that goal. It is this strong desire that will help you stay focused and energized to achieve your dream. The burning desire to enjoy the f...

1. benefits of using flash cards flash cards are for kindergarten kids right? wrong! most college and high school students don't use flash cards because they feel that they no longer need them. before i show you the way to making and using flash cards effectively let me tell you the benefits of using flash cards because knowing why you are doing something is one of the corner stones of   success. the first and the most obvious benefit of using flash cards is that they save time. since flash cards contain only the gist, you will save the time and energy you could lose if  your wanted to study the same concept in a huge book.you can study using flash cards even when you only have 3 minutes .  secondly flashcards help in testing your  knowledge. self-testing is very important because it shows you where you stand on the knowledge scale. comparing what you can recite with whats on the hidden side of the flash card will let you know the gaps you...

Studying with a friend is another strategy that most top performing students use. Straight A students study with their buddies for the following reasons. 1. Your buddy acts as an accountability partner. When you study with a friend you have to be accountable to yourself as wells as to your friend. You and your friend are supposed to be available at specific times and places to do school work. This minimizes procrastination. 2. Makes learning faster and better . If you find an area that is confusing to you, your friend might have a clear understanding of this area. This friend will explain the topic to you in simpler terms. This will save your time puzzling over the difficulty. On the other hand, if you help your friend in an area which they find difficult, explaining the information to your friend will help you retain the information better. 3. You get new views Your friend may have different views as your concerning the same topic. Debating on these views will wide...

“80% of success is showing up” Woody Allen Class attendance is very important in college education. Stop cooking up excuses because you don’t want to attend class. Make sure you find yourself in class whether it’s raining or you are waiting in line for a new star wars film. Missing a class at college invites a lot of negative consequences. Below are some of the benefits of attending classes regularly: 1. You earn attendance points Most professors deduct marks or  disqualify you if you abscond classes. 2. You have a clear picture of what will come during exams During class time professors put much emphasis on areas which will come during exams with statements like “make sure you understand…..” or “it is very important to note ……” Some professors will directly tell you the areas where the exams will come from.This will enable you to only focus on important areas. 3. It improves your relationship with the professor professors love hard-working students. Don’...

In the exam room This is the academic pitch where you show people the fruits of the academic skills you have. The following tips will help you to maximize your potential in the exam taking process. 1.Read the instructions carefully. Don’t rush to answering questions. Note the compulsory questions and optional question. If you don’t read directions you will end up giving a very right answer to a very wrong question. If you have just memorized some concepts recently doing a memory dump will clear your head and allow you to think critically when writing time starts . You should write down all the memorized formulas, facts and explanations at the front page of the paper before you begin answering.         2   *Always remember to write your examination number*          3. plan your time .  We all have at least once scored less the grade which we deserved because of time. This happens because we fai...

1. When to start preparations  Examinations are so stressful to most students. This anxiety forces the majority of students to pull all-nighters. All-nighters are a waste of time and energy. Lack of a shut-eye will affect your memory and make it difficult for you to concentrate and make decisions during the exam. Instead you should always start studying early to avoid cramming the last second. Start revision at least a month before end of semester exams. 2. Know what you don’t know. Knowing what we don’t know is a problem which affects us all. We fail to know what we don’t know because what we think that what we don’t know doesn’t exists. This problem doesn’t spare the academic side. Sometimes you may feel that you have fully equipped yourself academically when entering the exam room only to be disappointed by the number of blank spaces you leave by the time you submit your answer sheet.   Attempt past exam papers and see the areas where you need to imp...

Evidently technology is helping students to achieve both academic and non-academic goals. On the other side we should also know that it is a greater source of distraction to many students. tones of discipline are required when using technology, be it at school, home or work.   Most students like playing games, watching videos, etc. during class and study times. I know you know very that this practice distracts you but you still find yourself doing it. Here is what you have to follow to avoid being impacted negatively by technology.  1.    Put your phone on silent, place it in your bag or give it to your friend. Here the role of your study buddy emerges again. Make sure that you don’t sit close to your friend in class. This eliminates the chance of chatting plus it will make it impossible for you to get your phone back before the right time. 2.    Turn off internet If you are studying using your computer turning your internet off will help ...

        Of course you are advised to read all the prescribed texts and it’s good to do that but let me tell you one thing, reading those 8 huge books will waste your time. At the end of the semester you will still find yourself scoring Cs and luckily Bs. There a lot of good and time saving resources  which can help you to learn the same thing on the internet.  Before showing you the way to how you can identify scholarly sources and get information easily on the internet, let me warn you. There is a lot of crap on the internet since anybody can post anything! Bad sources, like bad seeds, will ruin your GPA. Follow these guidelines when searching for scholarly information on the internet. 1. Check the date the research was conducted The time in which the research was done is very crucial in academic writing. The expiry date of researches depend on the field of study. Results of chemistry researches that Isaac newton conducted thousands of...

Maximum concentration is needed during study . The amount of work one can accomplish per specific time is directly proportional to the level of concentration. i.e. The higher the level of concentration the lager the amount of work accomplished.below are 5 brilliant ways to maximize concentration.    1.     Reduce distractions                    Most distractions can be removed by choosing the right place to study. A good study location must be free from distractions. In my opinion studying in private places is more effective than busy places. Often times I hear people praising me because I get good grades but they don’t see me studying often. The truth of the matter is that is that I study often but in private places because there are less distractions. Places like your dorm room should be avoided at all cost in as far as studying is concerned.  While others ...

There is no one-size-fits-all ideal time to study. Understanding how the brain works has helped me to know tasks that are suitable for execution at various times of the day. Let me answer this question scientifically by looking at what psychologists say. The brain processes information differently at different times of the day. The brain’s performance is at the peak the first two hours after waking up. In my case I wake up at 5:00 am and I know that my brain’s peak performance is between 7:00 to 9:00 am. Therefore I allot the most difficult tasks such as studying new topics to this time. Six to twelve hours after waking up is ideal for association. In my case this covers the afternoon hours (12 to 6 pm). This doesn’t mean that you should waste all your afternoon hours chatting useless stories with friends. For me this time is ideal for group work. In the evening, the brain slows down. The body is tired and there is no need to check what’s on the today’s to-do-list sinc...

Procrastination is a disease people have suffered since creation. In students procrastination is manifested in postponing important activities e.g. assignments and study sessions. It is normal to procrastinate. However excessive procrastination brings dangerous consequences. All-nighters are an example of the consequences of procrastination. Postponing school work to a later hour, day or week only makes it pile up to an extent of overwhelming you. Like every bad habit procrastination is a habit that is difficult to get rid of. Follow these simple but helpful strategies to overcome procrastination.  1.      Use time management tools A calendar and a to-do list are the widely used time management tools. If you haven’t started using these tools yet, where you have been man! Using a calendar and a to do list wont only help you in curbing procrastination.  Storing due dates of assignments and dates of events in your head will only make your head busy at...