2008 Woodie Awards
Spring semester allows a fresh start
Alyssa Larson
Issue date: 1/25/07 Section: Features
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Spring 2007 is here.
Getting back to school on the right track after a vacation is always a struggle. Here are some tips to keep you from falling behind academically.
If your grades were not what you wanted last semester, here is a chance to redeem your GPA.
Set a goal to do your work before you go out with friends. Once accomplished, reward yourself with a fun night out.
This is much more productive than putting off school work until later; a common flaw with college students.
"I motivated myself to read my Sociology book so I could go out on Thursday night and not having to worry about doing it the day after," said Elizabeth Koenig, sophomore, Harrison, N.Y.
Focusing becomes virtually impossible when your mind wanders from one topic to another.
Personal worries stray the focus away from your goal; outside distractions become more appealing, and if the material is difficult or boring students are just not interested.
Practicing better study habits in a distraction free environment will improve academic performance.
External distractions are related to the physical study environment.
Avoid noise; conversations, phone calls, the Internet; e-mails, daydreaming, and television.
Common internal distractions are: hunger; tiredness; illness, lack of motivation; boredom; lack of interest, personal worries; stress; anxiety, negative thinking and daydreaming.
One helpful tip; choose a chair that supports your back.
"Also, have everything you need right at your desk, have adequate lighting, and schedule the most difficult material when you are mentally at your best, either in the morning or in the evening," states http://www.studygs.net/concen.htm.
By getting a jump start on school work can help avoid feeling overwhelmed and stressed since the work is only going to pile up.
Making a checklist of each assignment to ensure each assignment gets competed before the next class.
Getting back to school on the right track after a vacation is always a struggle. Here are some tips to keep you from falling behind academically.
If your grades were not what you wanted last semester, here is a chance to redeem your GPA.
Set a goal to do your work before you go out with friends. Once accomplished, reward yourself with a fun night out.
This is much more productive than putting off school work until later; a common flaw with college students.
"I motivated myself to read my Sociology book so I could go out on Thursday night and not having to worry about doing it the day after," said Elizabeth Koenig, sophomore, Harrison, N.Y.
Focusing becomes virtually impossible when your mind wanders from one topic to another.
Personal worries stray the focus away from your goal; outside distractions become more appealing, and if the material is difficult or boring students are just not interested.
Practicing better study habits in a distraction free environment will improve academic performance.
External distractions are related to the physical study environment.
Avoid noise; conversations, phone calls, the Internet; e-mails, daydreaming, and television.
Common internal distractions are: hunger; tiredness; illness, lack of motivation; boredom; lack of interest, personal worries; stress; anxiety, negative thinking and daydreaming.
One helpful tip; choose a chair that supports your back.
"Also, have everything you need right at your desk, have adequate lighting, and schedule the most difficult material when you are mentally at your best, either in the morning or in the evening," states http://www.studygs.net/concen.htm.
By getting a jump start on school work can help avoid feeling overwhelmed and stressed since the work is only going to pile up.
Making a checklist of each assignment to ensure each assignment gets competed before the next class.
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