5 great ways to start the academic session...
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This post is long overdue but I thought to throw this in...It could still be useful to
some students or parents that would pass it on...
1. Begin with the
end in mind
Think about graduation…it might look
like it’s far away right? It would amaze you how time would fly. What do you
hope to graduate with? – A 1st class or 2nd class upper? What
skills do you want to acquire? What companies do you hope to work for? A
picture no matter how vague would keep you from straying off the path and would
inform your every step from day 1.
Paste your desired grades on the wall.
Have some inspirational quotes or pictures that would keep you going – That’s a
good place to start!
2.
Choose your
friends carefully
“A wise man associating with the vicious
becomes an idiot, a dog traveling with good men becomes a rational being.” – An
Arabic Proverb
To be a success in school, keep
company with students who share your values, your desire to succeed and moves
you towards your goals. Note that “Every relationship in your life is a current
moving you towards your dreams or goals or away from them.”
Also learn to say a clear ‘NO’ in the
face of pressure… It takes a lot of confidence and courage to do so but it
would save you from unnecessary distractions and stress.
3.
Plan your time
and finances
For
your time - Everyone has 24 hours –
mathematically that’s correct. Practically however, some people seem to be more
endowed with greater time management skills than others. Time is the most
important resource of the student and must be spent wisely. Make every moment
count and do not procrastinate! Create your own assignment submission deadline
before the actual one. Remember – ‘Soon’ is not a time, ‘Some’ is not a number.
For
your Money - Have a weekly budget. You need to avoid spontaneous or impulsive
buying and learn the joy and beauty of deferred or delayed gratification.
4.
Always start
the day with a to-do-list and tick out as you go along
Break down your week’s or day’s task
into manageable bits. Your to-do-list must take into account every
class/lecture, lab. session, assignment or social event.
5. Put God first and you’d come first.
In all your planning, never forget to
always acknowledge the ultimate giver of all capacities – your strength,
knowledge, wisdom, understanding, retentive memory and success all comes from
Him.
Nice one Ma...pls keep it up...its always refreshing to sup on your wisdom dishes...applicable to both old and young.
ReplyDeleteThanks Chioma, God bless you!
DeleteNice, keep it flying.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot
DeleteThis is great! Applicable not just to Students but anyone who aspires excellence in his or her field.
ReplyDeleteVery True. Thanks for reading!
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