How To Build Up Good Study Habits
Some students find studying tiresome and just give it minimal effort. Though I’m sure most students also realize the importance of studying, learning and doing well in school, but these things seems really boring and tiring compared to all other activities a student could join.
Developing good and effective study habits is to every students advantage. Perhaps, some lack motivation but considering how much you or your parents are paying for your education costs, and the big impact your school work has on your future career, then that might be enough to push one to improve their study habits so their school performance could improve accordingly.
1. Schedule a study time. Be consistent with it. Make a commitment to yourself to make a study time for an hour (or whatever suits you best) each day or half-day. I’m sure it takes a lot to pull yourself from the latest show on TV, your computer games or chatting with friends, but start with some alloted time and stick with it on a daily basis. Once you get started studying, you will find it much easier to continue. Before long you will making this a habit.
2. Choose a tranquil, quiet environment for you to study. Turn off any distractions like the TV or the radio. This will enable you to focus more on what you have to do instead of switching to and fro from one thing to another. Besides, having no distractions means you can get more done is a shorter time so you can have your bit of fun once your done studying.
3. Discover what is effective for you by simply trying out all possibilities. You might have a hard time working solitarily, so consider working with a peer or in a group. Scheduling this might be tougher but study groups are very effective. It would help you bounce ideas with other students, you can also get different perspectives and views about a topic from your study group mates.
4. Establish goals. For most people this is a very effective motivation to build good study habits. Start with smaller goals like finish a book you need to review for your Literature class or to raise your F to a C at least. Focus on this and little things you do to achieve a goal can really add up and before you know it, instead of a C you get an A-. Those little surprises are surely a good enough reason to work a little harder.
What is an Academic Degree?
Colleges and universities are educational institutions that offer educational programs beyong high school. They provide training for students preparing to enter professional careers. These institutions of higher education confer or grants a title of academic degree indicating the the awardee has completed an established course of study.
Different countries have different variations of degrees. But to make it simpler, let’s concentrate first on the most commonly granted degree – the Bachelor Degree. It is also referred to as the Undergraduate Degree and this is awarded on successful completion of an undergraduate course at a college or a university in a major field of study and some including a minor field as well. There are two types of Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.).
Once a student is awarded an undergraduate degree, the he/she can pursue a post-graduate degree – Master’s Degree. This is grated to students who have completed one/two years of post-graduate work and study and may also require thesis writing.
After Master’s Degree, there is Doctorate Degree which requires completion of two-five years of postgraduate work and study and dissertation writing. This is the highest degree awarded by universities. Admission to the doctorate program is more rigorous and would usually require two-three years of advanced studies, oral or written examinations before being granted the status of doctoral candidate. Once you are a doctoral candidate then a research and dissertation must be completed and successfully defended before a panel of professors.
Here’s a List of Common Academic Degrees and their Abbreviations:
Bachelor of Arts (A.B. or B.A.)
Bachelor of Business Science (B.B.S.)
Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.)
Bachelor of Letters or Literature (B.Lit, B.Litt., or Lit.B.)
Bachelor of Laws (B.L.L. or L.L.B.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S. B.Sc., OR Sc.B.)
Bachelor of Music (Mus.B.)
Civil Engineer (C.E.)
Chemical Engineer (Ch.E.)
Electrical Engineer (E.E.)
Mechanical Engineer (M.E.)
Graduate of Pharmacy (Ph.G.)
Veterinary Surgeon (V.S.)
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
Master of Arts (A.M. or M.A.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Civil Engineering (M.C.E.)
Master of Science (M.S. or M.Sc.)
Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.)
Doctor of Divinity (D.D. or S.T.D.)
Doctor of Letters or Literature (D.Litt., or Litt.D.)
Doctor of Science (D.S. or D.Sc.)
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Doctor of Humanities (L.H.D.)
Doctor of Laws (L.L.D.)
Doctor of Music (Mus.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Balancing School and Part-time Work
With the rising cost of education and living, it is common now to see students juggling both school and part-time work. And more and more students are also facing the hardships of coping with school and work. Even those who has been given university scholarships or financial grants still find it difficult to manage their expenses without a part-time job. How does one manage dealing with tight schedules as well as the pressures of work and school?
Here some tips that might be helpful to working students.
1. Pick a class schedule that could easily accommodate your working schedule. Most of the time, class schedules are the easier one to arrange that work schedule. How can you get the best class schedules? By simply enrolling early on and picking out classes that are complementary to your job schedule. The trick is to register as early as possible. If you enroll late, more often than not, classes with good time slots will be already full and you will have no other choice.
2. Be organized. Have your the things you need where you can easily access it. For example you have a car, then make sure the things you need for school as well as for work are there and you can easily get it when pressed for time.
3. If there are classes that you can take for just once/week schedule, then take it. Some classes you can take for 3 straight hours for one day instead of 1 hour for 3 days. This would allow you to be more flexible plus it would save you time going to and fro from school.
4. Maximize your time. It is not easy, but make sure you schedule everything and add a little extra leisure time also so you won’t easily succumb to the school/work pressure. Make an effort to squeeze in some studying in between your work breaks. Simply doing some reading or review while you are on break or there is a lull in your work can have a good effect on your grades.
5.Ask for help if things get too much for you. Your school’s counsellor will have more advice for managing your time between work and school. Some schools also have additional incentives or programs for working students, same with your workplace. Your work manager might also similar system for their student workers.
Juggling both school and work can be excruciating at times, but just think of this as another training for you and developing good time management skills as well as good working habits would always be to your advantage.
Easy Tips in Choosing a Bachelor’s Degree
First, what is a bachelor’s degree? It is a degree awarded upon successful completion of an undergraduate course in a college or a university.
A bachelor’s degree is a crucial step in finding your ideal career. But most high school seniors don’t seriously grasp the importance of choosing a major. It could be a confusing and difficult choice for young graduating high schoolers. This is one of the reasons why countless college students make one or more major changes in their college studies.
While it is fine to change major to find what you want, a big consideration is the expense as well as the time wasted in frequent major switching. Hence, determining your career path early on is ideal. As a young high school senior or a young college student, how do you find the right field to major in?
Tip No. 1 Ask yourself, what are your priorities? For example, you like number crunching, have an aptitude for business and your priority is money, then you might want to consider going for business. Do you like working and helping others? Then social work or a medical career might be a good choice. These are some of the most important questions you should weigh in when searching for a suitable bachelor’s degree.
Tip No. 2 What are your skills and interests? Are you analytical, good in math? Engineering and other sciences might just suit you. Or you might have the aptitude for design or creative arts, then you might want to consider going for architecture, fine arts, web design, graphic design, interior design and similar fields. Knowing yourself, what you enjoy doing is one of the keys in finding the right college major.
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