Modesto Balberan PSY 150 Why Studying is Hard? The usual route for a brighter future is through education, we need to learn a lot of things. The most common place to achieve this is attending school. However, such ambition is not just a piece of cake that is readily available anywhere but instead this involve challenges and sacrifices. On my case, I dared to pursue this challenge (going back to school) in order fulfill my ambition which is to earn a degree because I believe it will put me into better job beneficial not only to myself but most importantly to my family. During the first day of my class, I was really worried if I can surpass through the rigors of education here in the US because I came from a foreign country with a …show more content…
As such affect my concentration and I need to rectify this as soon as possible. Based on the study skills module, concentration may be achieved by setting aside anything that cause disruption. One of which is doing one thing at a time, thus focusing mainly on lesson will guarantee that most of the informations will remain in my memory. I also learned to spend my time efficiently so that I can attend the class physically and mentally prepared. Hence, I need to allocate reading and resting time before attending classes so that I can catch up and engage in any classroom discussion. Another habit that is detrimental to my study skills is being overconfident. There were times that I read my textbook once because I tend to believe that I understood and remembered everything. I did not have the initiative to even quizz myself to find out if indeed an information was registered in my brain. Sometimes, I also took examination without adequate preparation I just relied on the stucked knowledge from previous readings and lectures. As a consequence of this laxity, my scores were low. This result will not help in the future because getting into my major course is highly competitive thus high grade is a must. However, gaining into this aspiration is not too late because based on what I have learned from the study skills module, there are some techniques that can be used so that certain topic would surely be absorbed by my brain. Among which is
Carter, C., Bishop, J., & Kravitz, S.L. (2011). Key to Effective Learning: Study Skills and Habits
Education as a whole has been the key to the future and provides to the students with skill that they could not get anywhere. The new age has clearly shown us that education is a vital ingredient for a person’s future. Education has shown that one who studies further has a better lifestyle and will be highly respected, but what education cannot do is offer everyone the opportunity to succeed. Only a few students can take advantage of education; because if suddenly
One important study skill to use is self-explanation. to practice this study skill you are going to need to do three major things. Get organized to study, finding time to study, and note taking. This study skill bases all for you. Self-explanation can be used in any class and it is simple. Say if you are ready, your textbook or just a random
When I’m at home, I will study a smaller section at a time so I can reflect more often on what I have just read. By doing that my brain will have more time to rebuild and expand. Then I will try to keep to my appointed studying times and days. That will help me to stay on track with my homework and other assignments in the class. Having a certain study
At the same time having this problem influences that other problem of studying the right way and it makes worst. An having the weakness of being distract when you are studying is a big problem that I’m trying to solve before starting in college. This weakness could affect me if I’m doing things wrong for example, having problems passing a class, getting stuck in a certain topic and to save time to study. I need to be careful with the decision I’m going to make to not have bib problems.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” (qtd. in Quotes About Education” n.p.) “ Times have changed, higher education such as college is what most people need in order to have a successful career. Those who acquire higher education after high school tend to have a more successful career than those who do not acquire a higher education.
I try to sit down and study the information for each test a couple of days prior. Yet when I tried to study I get distracted and end up being on my phone for hours instead of studying. I also tried to rewrite my notes as a study strategy but that just left me with two set of notes and an exhausted brain. I even turned to use the study strategies found in Cal Newports’s book “How to Become a Straight –A Student,” like “quiz-and-recall method.” That just caused me to be taking to myself the whole night. I find that when I ask a lot of questions in class about the topic on the current day I understand the information making it easier to connect it to information I already know so I can memorize it better. Some methods I can use to improve my test prep to study look over the notes from the previous day rather than look at it all before a test. Also I should try to get an adequate amount of sleep the day before the test to maximize my memorization ability.
I made the decision to go back to school for many different reasons. I saw it as an opportunity to continue my education, potentially make more money in my career and prove to myself that I could accomplish this goal. Even after, placing this personal goal on hold for the past ten years, having three children and working. I knew this would definitely help me in the long run. It has always been dream of mine to graduate from college. To do what only two of my family members before me have done. Growing up in Compton, California. College wasn't an option for most, however I was fortunate enough to have parents who believed in me and my sisters and really pushed us to continue to further our education. I believe moving forward if I stay persistent
Researchers have found that just last October, 40 percent of high schoolers don’t go to college because they don’t get accepted or the process is to ruthless. I know you probably thinking well at least we have 60 percent high schoolers go to college. Also 35 percent of college students first year at college drop out. These statistics are unfathomable this shows our nations education is going down at a rapid pace. Most of these failed attempts at college are caused by the college application process. The reason it’s so grueling
Sometimes, when I study, I get too engrossed in my studies and I tend to forget to give myself a break. I need to remember that you need to relax for a moment to better intake information. Tip number three on studying actively would help me too. It feels reassuring to make up your own worksheets and test yourself on what you do know so you can focus what you do not know.
Developing their own study skills is part of finding out which skills students have already mastered and are efficient in. When students effectively develop these study skills it will help them to be able to succeed in any training session or class. Many students suffer due to the fact that they never do learn how to effectively use their study skills. Once students find out which skills they have already mastered and are efficient in they can figure out in which area they are lacking. In developing good study habits it is also best if students make a plan of action so that they can best use their time in order to reach their goals. At any time a student can alter or change their schedule if they need to, students just need to realize the importance of sticking to a plan or schedule. Being tired greatly reduces a person’s ability to study so students should never try and plan study time when they know they will be tired. If students study while tired, it will cause them to begin disliking study time. Eating is also very important for the development of good studying habits. If a student tries to study on an empty stomach they will not be able to focus on the material. Usually studying and average of one hour after eating is a good rule of thumb to follow. Students need to be aware of their study time as well, if a student studies to long they will began
The one thing every student does during class is simply concentrating. During a lesson, lecture, lab, or whatever the teacher
Studying skills will help you be more successful as well, there is also to much studying. To much studying can cause stress, and dense learning habits, also pushing your self to hard may ruin learning skills and cause your self to feel bad, or not as intelligent. Study skills for tests, quizzes, and exams is very important. Evenly spreading out study time will increase memory of the subjects you learn. Taking frequent breaks will make studying less stressful. Using flash cards, web sites, computers, or just a pencil and paper are all great ways to study. Having an answer sheet to refer to, and look over when your done will also help study and learning skills because it can help you see what you did wrong and need to fix. Having a study group or club before big tests, like exams or diplomas, will help you have more fun with your friends when studying.
Furthermore, although you are interested in a subject and your are really trying to concentrate, but it could also interrupt by distraction. You cannot control over some distraction but the are some other ways to control. You may choose the place and time of study. In order to study efficiently, we need to have a place used for study. More wisely, set your timetable to plan your work and study. The kind of timetable will depend upon on your class schedule, study time and social activities. We should try to follow the rule of plan your work and work your plan.
Apart from this basic introduction to this field, I have come to learn the major issue in this sphere. I have come to realise that education is one of the key factors that can change people’s lives, clichéd as it sounds. This idea is echoed through the