steps to become a successful student

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Horlar626
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July 12th, 2021, 3:09 pm

Successful students know how to focus on
their studies when it matters while also taking
breaks when they need them. They can manage
their time wisely, stick to meaningful study
schedules, and make the most of their time in
the classroom. In the process, successful
students also know how to have a good time,
and love gaining knowledge as much as they
enjoy getting stellar grades.
the following steps will help you become a successful student;
1. Create a game plan for each study
session. One way to succeed when you
study is to have a solid game plan before
each study session. This will ensure
that you’re focused, that you meet your
goals, and that your sessions are
productive. Block off your studying in 15 or
30-minute chunks of time and write a list of
what you will do during each time period,
whether you’re studying flashcards,
reviewing your notes, or taking practice
tests. This will keep you from feeling
overwhelmed or unmotivated.
Having a list that you can check off
will make you more motivated. You’ll
feel accomplished and focused as you
check each item off your list.
2. Plug your study sessions into your
schedule. Another important method
for succeeding in your studies is to make
sure that you have a planner and that you
block off study time in advance. You should
make sure to make time for studying most
weekdays and even on the weekends, when
it’s necessary. Though you don’t want to
bite off more than you can chew, you want
to avoid filling your calendar with social
events and extracurricular activities and
ending up with no time to study.
If you make a point of blocking off
time to study, then you won’t end up
planning social events during that
time, which will keep you from
studying. You may not even realize
that your social calendar is booked
until you try to make time for your
studies.
You can even set a monthly schedule
to make sure you take your material
week by week, especially if you have
to review for a big exam.
3. Find a studying method that suits your
learning style. There are different
types of learners out there, and not every
type of learning, such as using flashcards
or taking thorough notes, is best for every
type of learner. It’s important to be aware
of your learning style so that you can best
tailor your studying to suit your needs.
Many people are actually a combination of
different learners, so multiple styles may
appeal to you. Here are some of the most
common learning styles and some tips for
studying:
Visual learners. If you’re a visual
learner, then you learn by using
images, pictures, and spatial
understanding. Charts, diagrams, and
color-coded notes may work best for
you. When you take notes, flow charts
or even some relevant drawings may
be more effective than large blocks of
words.
Auditory learners. These types of
learners learn best by listening. Try
recording your lectures and repeating
them, or really honing in on your
teacher's words and taking some notes
later. You can also repeat your notes
or the course materials to yourself or
talk to experts or participate in group
discussion to study more effectively.
Physical or kinesthetic learners. These
learners learn best when they use their
bodies, their hands, and their senses
of touch. You can learn by tracing
words to reinforce the subject matter,
memorizing notes by walking, or by
using any activities that make you
move around or touch things while
learning.
4. Take breaks. You may be surprised to
find that breaks may be the key to your
success. No one can study for eight hours
straight, not even that one person who is
super driven or has an IV of coffee steadily
pumping in his veins. In fact, breaks are
crucial for successful studying because
they’ll allow your mind to rest so that you
can return to your studies feeling motivated
and energized. Plan to take a break every
60 or 90 minutes, and do something that
will allow you to rest your eyes, have some
nourishment, or get some fresh air.
Taking breaks help to break down the
data you have remembered into
chunks.
You may do the following during your
break:
Listening to music.
Reading a book.
Having a nap.
Take a shower.
Play video games.
Surf on social media.
Successful students know when they
need to rest. They can sense when
they’re getting tired or when studying
is no longer productive. Don’t think it’s
lazy for you to take a break and
remember that it’s really the best you
can do for your studies.
5. Avoid distractions. If you want to study
as successfully as possible, then you
need to be able to avoid distractions when
you get ready to study. This can mean
avoiding studying with an unproductive
friend, turning off your phone, or making
sure you only use the Internet to help you
study, not to check up on your celebrity
gossip. Though it can be impossible to
avoid distractions entirely, you can make an
effort to minimize them before you even sit
down to study, which will help you focus
and not get off-track.
You can even disable your Internet if
you don’t need it to study to keep
yourself from being distracted. If you
really don’t need your phone, you can
turn it off, too.
If something is worrying you, then
devote time to figuring it out and then
get back to your studies if you can. If
you feel bothered all day, then you
won’t be able to get your work done.
6. Pick the best study environment. Your
study environment can be crucial to
your success as a student. However,
everyone is different. Some people like to
study in their bedrooms, with absolute
silence. Others like to study on a blanket
outdoors, blasting their favorite music.
Some people like to study on their bed.
Some people like to study in the library or
in a coffee shop, where they are
surrounded by other people doing the same.
Try a variety of different studying
environments to see what works best for
you.
If working in a loud coffee shop
hasn’t been going well lately, then try
studying in the quiet of your room or
even at a park where you can feel
alone.
7. Use your resources. Another way to get
the most out of your study sessions is
to make sure you use the resources that are
available to you. Talk to your teachers, your
librarians, and your knowledgeable friends
to get help on any materials you don’t
understand. Use your library and your online
resources to supplement your studies;
check out the extra problems in the back of
your textbook to get a deeper understanding
of the material. Do what you need to do to
take advantage of all of your resources to
succeed.
Successful students are also creative.
When they can’t get all the answers
they need from a textbook, they look
for other people, places, or online
sites that can help them.
8. Get a study buddy or study group.
Some people do even better in school
when they have a study buddy or a study
group. Working with other people can help
you feel motivated and like you’re not so
alone in your studying efforts. You can also
learn from other people, and can even learn
by teaching others what you know. Though
working with a partner or a group doesn’t
work for everyone, you should give it a try
to make the most of your studies.
Not everyone is a social learner. You
can test the water by studying with a
friend and then inviting more students
to join in.
Make sure your study group is
directed and organized, so you don’t
end up getting off-topic too much. If
you feel the group is getting off-topic,
don’t be afraid to kindly say
something.
9. Remember to have fun. Though it may
sound like fun is beside the point when
it comes to being a successful student, it
can actually be the key to your
achievements. Just as taking breaks during
a study session can help you focus more on
your studies, taking breaks from studying
completely to do yoga, hang out with your
friends, watch a movie by yourself, or just
to relax can help you regain the energy
you’ll need to really succeed in school.
Having fun doesn’t keep you from
being a successful student. In fact,
making time for fun allows you to
study better when the time comes.
Making time for your friendships will
also let you relax a bit more about
getting an imperfect grade. If your
studies are your only interest, then
you’ll be putting too much pressure on
yourself.

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July 12th, 2021, 3:57 pm

Amazing article
This will really help the student
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