Before entering college, we have big dreams about it…we expect it to be a place of fun and excitement, where we can cut classes as per our wish, watch numerous movies with friends, where we can sharpen our talents and become an expert in the field of our liking, etc. But a few months down the line, we are fully baffled by what all is taking place around us: Numerous assignments and class tests, frequent university exams, practicals, projects, etc., etc., etc. We find everyone (except us) doing everything promptly; we find ourselves lost at times and sometimes even thoroughly frustrated. We find it hard to balance our ‘life of fun and excitement’ and our ‘life filled with exams and assignments.’ What I am penning down here are a few tips which can help you to spice up your campus life, and at the same time, get decent grades.
- Consistency and perseverance: Since time immemorial, only consistent people have succeeded. Smartness, intelligence, and last-minute hard work are all secondary. Even if you don't prepare all that much on a daily basis, every little bit counts. You will notice that your grades are far higher than someone’s who studied much more than you during the eve before the exam but wasn’t consistent. So set aside a fixed amount of time daily (the amount of time you will have to dedicate each day depends on your requirements). If you only want to pass, you may dedicate less time (like half an hour or so daily), but if you are aiming for super-high grades, you may spend 3 or 4 hours daily going through your books and getting any misunderstandings, however silly they may be, clarified immediately, either from friends or teachers or anyone whom you think is worth asking. A lack of understanding can spread and even spoil the things you have studied properly, so get your questions cleared up as soon as possible. Once you have understood a chapter without much ambiguity, you will be able to complete a test well, even without last-minute preparations. ...
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Author: Akshay Surendran