How to study effectively?

I have finally found an effective way to study (for me). Clearly everyone differs in their studying/revision techniques, and for that matter, their motivation to study as well! I have friends who have taken exams recently with the attitude "I'll feel worse about failing if I don't work than if I do". Personally I don't see the point in being at university with this attitude. (By the way, my studying methods are biased towards essay subjects). Anyway, I have found what works for me, and it varies on the work. If I am revising: 1. I have to have quiet, and find the library the best place. 2. Make a list of all the possible ...  Read the complete review

I went to University after having a year after school to work and basically get some money saved up so I can tell you that I went to university completely out of the working vibe. You see many people choose to go to university straight after school but me I was not ready and fed up of studying at that time. By the time September came and I was going away to university in a couple of weeks I did begin to panic about whether I was going to be able to study effectively after having such a long time off. Well you all know by now that I did get my degree and although it was hard at times to keep focused on what you were doing, I think I managed university life ...  Read the complete review

Firstly I'd like to say this comes from my own experience and that drawn from my family members 4 of which attended University. I am currently a second year student so I obviously have passed one set of end of year exams although considering my first exam is tommorrow for second year finals I doubt I will continue the form onto this year! Work gets harder as you get older obviously and this should always be considered when you choose your subject, don't choose something you got a C for at A-level your bound to struggle at Uni. First I think we should talk about setting the scene:- It's a week until your exams start you have only ...  Read the complete review

This opinion could also have been entitled, "Advice to Mature Persons Considering Taking a University Course." or "What the Advisors May Not Have Told You." ------------------------- What I'm saying here is ... Any University course needs two things: i) Time and ii)Consideration ... that is to say ... When actually doing a University course, you will need time ... But first - before even starting a University course you should ... give it some consideration ---------------------------- It’s that time of year once again; the birds are singing - the sun is ...  Read the complete review

As I explained in my opinion on jobs at University I firmly believe that to make the most of your time at Uni you should avoid any sort of work at all costs. That includes Uni work. None of the below really constitutes cheating so don't worry it's just a lazy approach. ~ First year ~ Usually none of your first year marks count towards your final mark, armed with this knowledge it is safe to avoid all lectures and the majority of tutorials. My advice is to turn up at the start of all lectures (maybe not 9am ones) just in case they take attendance, if there is no sign of an attendance sheet then take a copy of the lecture notes (if available) or ...  Read the complete review