Study Tips

I'm not the best person to give tips on studying since I'm really bad at it, but still, here's what I "ideally" should do.

Let's start!

1. READ AHEAD OF TIME
At my school, they usually give the course outline for us to be guided accordingly on the order of discussions at the first week of school. That would be our basis on studying. Reading your notes the night before the day of the discussion would help you to understand it better. Usually, when you read your textbooks, you would have some questions in mind and you could raise that in your class. This is also a preparation in case there would be a surprise recitation. (Like we do in Rizal)

2. TAKE DOWN NOTES
In class, you should at least bring a pen and a paper for quizzes and notes. Writing it down would help you remember your discussion at class. Take down importany facts stated by your teachers/professors. Sometimes, what they say repeatedly comes out on the exam. If you're lazy like me, you could use your phone to do voice recording and listen to it when you get home. I do this especially if they talk too fast or they move their slides like Flash. Also, you could use your phone yo take pictures on the slides shown. Be sure to ask permission from your teachers/professors though, they might find it disrespectful in any case.

3. ASK QUESTIONS
As you go on with your discussions, you could ask your teachers for clarifications. You may ask them during discussion or even after discussion. I'm sure most of the teachers wouldn't mind that. They would even appreciate it. Afraid of your teachers? Then, I'm sure you guys have friends. Ask them if they understand the topic and ask them your queries. No friends? Oh please! That's impossible. But, if your questions are unanswered,  you could go to search engines and type in your questions. I'm sure there are questions around the internet. Be sure to check for the site's credibility though.

4. REVIEW YOUR NOTES
Reading your notes and listening to your recorded files will help you remember your lessons. Be sure to have sufficient lighting and water beside you when you read your notes to prevent damagr on your eyes and to keep you hydrated. You need water in your life. I usually have a liter of water beside me. This would make you feel fresh and keeps you going. You may also want to have some foods at your reach in case you get hungry.

5. TAKE A BREAK
You cannot study the whole night without taking a break. You need to rest your eyes, brain and your body. I personally rest longer than I should but I can't help it. No matter how you do it, just drop your books and review materials and have a little time for yourself. You may conyinue reading after a few minutes and somehow, your brain will digest your topics better. Come on, it's not only me who gets tired of studying right?

6. TAKE ENOUGH SLEEP
When you have exams the next day, you need to sleep! Even if you don't, you need to sleep. If you won't sleep, it will be hard for you to concentrate and answer your exams. Sleeping would help you regain your strength. Your body needs it. Taking enough sleep would make a difference. Having a nap at least would help. But I still recommend a whole cycle of sleep.

7. REMEMBER YOUR MISTAKES
Remembering your mistakes during recitation or an examination would help you to correct it in your head. It's painful my dear friends, rereading your notes after an examination? That's depressing. Believe me. I know that feeling. BUT! At least you learned.

8. BALANCE
Balance your time frame. Balance your time for study, social networks, play and social life. Know your priorities. Know which comes first. When it's study, just let it be study. Focus on whatever you are doing. Do not do any other things.



So that's it guys. I hope these tips would help you out. I'm not expert on this but somehow, I just wanted to share it to you guys. I'll be posting more tips soon. I think I would be doing a Exam tips next. Write your suggestions anyway in case you wany me to write something on the comment section.

Also, share your study tips with everyone on the comment section. I'll talk to you guys later. Bye. :)


~Jenn

Which Course to Take?

When I was in my last year in high school, I had no idea what will happen after graduation. Honestly, I wasn't sure what course to take. I only took two entrance exams from the universities around my town and I didn't even took the exam from the university where I take my high school at. I know, I was too lazy to take entrance exams. But guess what, I have some tips for you on how you should choose your course.

I'm on my fourth year in college now and I would say, most of my classmates who shifted to another course was because Pharmacy was a choice of their parents or other relatives (though some gave up because it is really hard). Mind you, my decision on taking up Pharmacy was also because it was told by my uncle that it is a good course.

So! Let's start on my tips shall we?

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT
Think! Do you want to wear a white coat? Or a black gown? Or wearing a formal attire? Do you see yourself working at the hospital? Or banks? Offices? Schools? What was your childhood dream? Ok, this is hard, I know. But this is the most important thing. Knowing what you want to be as early as your childhood would make it a lot easier for you to decide on what course you are taking. But, your childhood dreams isn't always your dreams. As you get older, there will be circumstances that makes you change your mind and choose this course instead.

KNOW YOUR WEAKNESS/STRENGTH
If you're good in science, go to medical courses. If you're good in math, go to accountancy. If you're good in  drawing, go to an engineering school. Are you expecting me to say that? NO! Well, a lot of people do that but not necessarily everyone. It doesn't always mean that if you're good in something that you actually go for that. One of our teachers says that she's not good in memorizing but she survived pharmacy. Pharmacy has a whole lot of memorization going on. I'm bad at it too. I'm worst at it. But, somehow, it challenges me to strive better and see what I can do to get through it. Knowing your strength would help you understand on where you're good at..

SEEK HELP
Most high school if not all, has their guidance councilors. Ok, even if they are not guidance councilors, just your teachers and friends could help you at school. Then, you have your parents and relatives at home that you could talk to. Spend time discussing to them your concerns. Telling them would gain you advises BUT, you should decide for your own self so that you wouldn't blame anyone if something goes wrong.

TAKE TIME
Choosing your course doesn't only need an overnight. It needs to be thought, over and over and over again. You're deciding for your future. You're deciding on the path you are taking to success. Any decisions made will make a huge difference in the future, so, before deciding, you should really think hard if that is really what you want.

LOOK FOR A SCHOOL
There are lots of universities in the country (you could go overseas if you want). After deciding on what course to take, looking for the best university that would suit you is hard. The first thing that you need to consider is on which universities and colleges does your course offered. Then, on their system on how they could help you to be competent enough on your future profession. Look for their school standing on board exams (especially on your chosen course). Then of course, the tuition fee. Discuss this with the one who's giving you the money for your studies. A more prestigious school may be more expensive. Also, consider the location of the school. Do you want to move away from four family? Do you want to be near them? Distance makes people nuts. I personally hate being alone so I decided to stay on my town with my sister. Hehe.

FINISH IT
You've decided your course, you already know which school to go, now, my last advise is you finish it. Since it is you who decided on the course you are taking, you should stand up for your decisions. You should never give up and strive hard to reach your goals.



That's it guys. I hope these tips helped some of you. Have you decided on what course to take? What course are you taking? Did these tips helped you quite a bit? Write them on the comment box. :)


See you next time.. I'll be posting more so be prepared. :) If you have requests, feel free to comment.


~Jenn