Post by The Big PINK One♥ on Dec 3, 2007 14:31:29 GMT -5
Fall Semester: Getting Through The Last Leg
End of College Fall Semester
By Verdell Wright
Thanksgiving break is over. You've chilled with your friends from back home, and you have the perfect amount of leftovers to last you through the week. However, you have three more weeks of tough academic work ahead of you. The dreaded finals period is here!
Here are some tips to help you focus on what you need to do to success in the last legs of your semester. Feel free to adjust them to fit your personal style and taste.
Plan
Now that the effects from the turkey coma have worn off, you need to really sit down and look at what the rest of the semester will bring. How many papers do you have? How many projects? Do your classes have projects, final exams, or both? Take time to sit and judge how much work your classes will take to finish them successfully.
Gauge what type of grades that you want at the end of these classes as well. If you want an "A," maybe you should begin working on that final project that's worth half your grade right now. If you're close to failing the course, you really need to put the pedal to the medal! However, if you're fine with a "B," you can alter the effort you put into your work accordingly.
Execute
Now that you've figured you what you want to do, you need to actually do it. If you need to do really well on a project to get your desired grade, you need to spend some extra time with the course material. That means turning the television off, going to the library, early mornings, and/or later nights. You can't find more time, so prioritize it so that you can make the most of it.
If possible, ask professors how they would approach the assignments they have. For example, if you have to create a presentation on the history of African American Sitcoms, ask the professor where they would begin. It's only common sense when you think about it. Getting the professor's insight will not only give you inside tips on how to succeed in the final requirements, but it will also keep your assignment fresh in their minds. That means a lot when grading time rolls around.
Focus
Usually, the problem isn't making a game plan. The problem isn't with starting it either. The problem is remaining consistent to push through to the end. It's challenging to press through all of the exhaustion and frustration. And let's face it: lot of times at the end of the semester we're tired and we just want to go home! It's easy to lose focus and fall off the tracks. However, that is something that you are going to have to deal with if you want to succeed.
Fortunately, there are ways to deal with lack of focus. Give yourself study breaks. For example, study hard core for an hour, then watch your favorite DVD, then study for another hour. Study Thursday night, and make sure that you hang out with friends for a while at some point during the weekend. These activities serve as diversions. You won't get burned out as fast if you focus on something else.
End of College Fall Semester
By Verdell Wright
Takeaways
- Focus
- Talk to your professors
- Give yourself healthy diversions
Thanksgiving break is over. You've chilled with your friends from back home, and you have the perfect amount of leftovers to last you through the week. However, you have three more weeks of tough academic work ahead of you. The dreaded finals period is here!
Here are some tips to help you focus on what you need to do to success in the last legs of your semester. Feel free to adjust them to fit your personal style and taste.
Plan
Now that the effects from the turkey coma have worn off, you need to really sit down and look at what the rest of the semester will bring. How many papers do you have? How many projects? Do your classes have projects, final exams, or both? Take time to sit and judge how much work your classes will take to finish them successfully.
Gauge what type of grades that you want at the end of these classes as well. If you want an "A," maybe you should begin working on that final project that's worth half your grade right now. If you're close to failing the course, you really need to put the pedal to the medal! However, if you're fine with a "B," you can alter the effort you put into your work accordingly.
Execute
Now that you've figured you what you want to do, you need to actually do it. If you need to do really well on a project to get your desired grade, you need to spend some extra time with the course material. That means turning the television off, going to the library, early mornings, and/or later nights. You can't find more time, so prioritize it so that you can make the most of it.
If possible, ask professors how they would approach the assignments they have. For example, if you have to create a presentation on the history of African American Sitcoms, ask the professor where they would begin. It's only common sense when you think about it. Getting the professor's insight will not only give you inside tips on how to succeed in the final requirements, but it will also keep your assignment fresh in their minds. That means a lot when grading time rolls around.
Focus
Usually, the problem isn't making a game plan. The problem isn't with starting it either. The problem is remaining consistent to push through to the end. It's challenging to press through all of the exhaustion and frustration. And let's face it: lot of times at the end of the semester we're tired and we just want to go home! It's easy to lose focus and fall off the tracks. However, that is something that you are going to have to deal with if you want to succeed.
Fortunately, there are ways to deal with lack of focus. Give yourself study breaks. For example, study hard core for an hour, then watch your favorite DVD, then study for another hour. Study Thursday night, and make sure that you hang out with friends for a while at some point during the weekend. These activities serve as diversions. You won't get burned out as fast if you focus on something else.
