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HOW TO ESTABLISH GOOD STUDY HABITS
DON’T MISS OUT – PAY ATTENTION
even when you feel bored by a lecturer you still need to pay attention to what he or she says as much as possible. Lecturers may give explanations and examples that are not in the textbook. They may also give hints or advice on what is important, or how to approach certain questions. If you’re chatting to your friends or drifting away you’ll miss out. Try to sit close enough to the front of the lecture hall so that you are able to see and hear everything clearly.
DON’T BE SCARED – ASK QUESTIONS
It can be very daunting to put up your hand and ask a lecturer a question, especially if it is in front of hundreds of other students that you don’t know. If you feel shy to ask a question in class, or if there is something that you are unsure about or do not understand, you can approach lecturers after class during their office hours. Lecturers are helpful and will be supportive if you engage with them. If you are not keen to approach the lecturer ask a fellow student for help. It is often helpful to discuss the topics covered in the lecture with other students who may have a better understanding.
DON’T BE DISTRACTED BY STUDENT LIFE – GET ENOUGH SLEEP
The life of a student can be filled with exciting social events and as a first-year you may be tempted to party all night long or stay up watching TV or using the Internet. When making plans to go out for social events, ensure that you have finished your most important work first. The best time for socialising is over the weekends when you don’t have to get up early to attend morning lectures. It is vital that you maintain a consistent and healthy amount of sleep throughout the week, especially on Sunday nights. You want to be well rested on Monday mornings in order to tackle the week ahead of you. Weekends are for fun and social activities, but can also be used to catch up on work. By Sunday evening you should start preparing for the week ahead.
Preparing a study timetable is only the start to establishing good, healthy study habits. Take note of the tips below to ensure you pass your academic year.
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