Yes! You are a senior in high school one more year and you get to start the best years of your life, college! For many student college really is the best years of their lives but for some college can be a downward spiral to depression, failure, and the always possible drop out. Whether this is caused by too much partying, poor study habits, or just being overwhelmed, there are ways to overcome these personal faults and achieve great success in the college atmosphere. Three of the most important tips and tricks are also some of the most simple yet hard to follow like studying/concentration, creating a positive attitude, and finally time management.
Study, study, study, and when you think you know everything for your class study more. Sounds simple right? For many such as myself it is not that easy, whether it is facebook, texting girls, or looking at mylifeisbro.com; procrastinating is an epidemic amongst students. One of the best ways to combat this is to find your very own study spot, which you only use for studying nothing else. I actually have two spots, the a park off campus which the sound of cars driving past it helps me generate concentration and the laundry room inside my dorm which the sound of the dryer also helps me concentrate as well. Along with a spot, such as laundry machines, soft none lyrical music or even the wind can help multiply concentration needed for studies. If you are still having trouble getting your mind set try tricking your brain by telling yourself “this so fascinating” meaning read like you really enjoy it, which you really won’t the majority of the time. It is near impossible to study unless you have are in a positive mental state which we will discuss next.
Defeating depression is a huge key to success not only in college but all throughout our lives; doing so can be hard since negativity is natural to all humans. My personal favorite way to create a positive mood is to stay active such as working out, physical activity releases endorphins in out brain that naturally improves or mood. Also using relaxation techniques to clear and level out our minds are fantastic, try closing your eyes and take deep breaths the slowly relax each muscle in your body one by one. Last but not least set small goals for yourself that build to a larger one such as read ten pages out of your book, this slowly builds towards your final goal of the entire book and always reward yourself by taking pride in your accomplishment.
Time management is crucial for success in college, we all can’t hang-out with friends all day then at 1am expect ourselves to write a phenomenal paper or memorize definitions. That’s why I always occupy my day with school related errands and studies the reserve my nights for friends or of course the all important sleep. Also limit the nights you go out drinking, alcohol is a depressant and excessive hangovers are no fun. Try writing a personnel schedule custom for you, mine is simple yet effective for me.
Now that you have gathered some important knowledge about college and life, I hope you use the tools to the best of your ability. Don’t stress, remember college really is the best time of outlives. Enjoy your senior year hope to see you at in Lubbock next year!
Luke--Good post here. You have a solid essay with a beginning, middle, and end. Your next draft will need to be more informal and directed in the shape of a letter. Work to make this even more concise as a letter. Please email me the address of your high school as well as the name of your principal or a teacher you'd like me to direct letters to. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou do a good job of writing informally here, Luke, and that will help you with the second draft. You have many run-on sentences, though, as a result. Make sure each sentence is a complete sentence. Maybe make them more concise and precise, Luke. Thanks.