SOME MISTAKES NEW STUDENTS MAKE IN THE UNIVERSITY

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The transition from secondary school to university level coursework is a startling revelation. You will utterly fail if, like me, you believed that everything you accomplished in high school would work in college. Knowing you're going to improve yourself is both a blessing and a nasty realization.

College course success needs a proactive approach, perseverance, and a little elegance. Regardless of the type of student they were prior to college, anyone may learn how to achieve academically there. They simply need to be conscious of their errors.

Some mistakes freshers make in university

• Not taking with lecturers or participating in classes

You have a friend in this individual. They could also be your route to knowledge, internships, or a good grade. In either case, you need to speak with your professor to demonstrate that you're a motivated student. They will be more understanding of you if you forget the essay due date because they will notice the effort you are making.

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• Not reading after each classes

You really need to familiarize yourself with the 80/20 rule. You'll observe that 20% of the text will include 80% of the most crucial information. These are obviously random figures, but you get the idea. Your life will be less stressful if you invest your time in effective reading.

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• Buying every textbook on the course outline

Every textbook listed on the curriculum isn't always used by the professors. Why? That is a pertinent query. Think of it as the "textbook-industrial-complex." If it is a one-chapter assignment, you can avoid this by checking to see if your school library has a copy of the book on hand.

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• Not studying for important tests

It's possible that you have to go through this. You will be shocked and forced to put more work into your degree when you fail that first big test. This helped me learn how important it is to stick to a routine and look for ways to organize my studies.

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• Not having a study group

Let's get one thing out of the way: studying alone is boring. Obviously, there are some disciplines where group study is ineffective (for example, writing: hello distraction center), but a LOT of college courses promote cooperation. Awesome memories can be created by working through challenging tasks together and inspiring one another to succeed.

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• Not applying knowledge to real life

Find ways to put the knowledge you have learnt to use so that you can gain experiences and decide if you actually want to major in something. For knowledge to be absorbed internally, this is crucial. If you don't internalize the material you acquire in class, it will most likely remain in your head for a brief time before dissipating. For instance, during my first semester of college, I only ever completed the tasks given to me in class for my computer programming course. As a sophomore now, I can say with certainty that I have forgotten some—no, most—of that information since I haven't used the skill outside of the classroom.

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• Not following the course outline

An outline of the course covers the topics that will be studied throughout the course of the semester as well as major test dates, textbook requirements, and other course-related details. On the first day of class, professors typically distribute the syllabus and post it online. The curriculum is frequently quickly skimmed over by new students, who never return to it. This is a HUGE error. The key to a stress-free semester is the syllabus. In my opinion, investing the time up front in scheduling project due dates will pay off immensely during the semester. Your GPA will rise if you carry out your strategy, which will also allow you more time and flexibility.

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• Focusing too much on GPA

I doubt that when I'm elderly and close to passing away, I'll be regretting things like, "I wish... I had earned a better GPA in college," to my wife. Just sounds crazy, doesn't it? Life is about making memories, not stressing over a number that will be meaningless in a few years. Maintaining at least a 3.0 is a goal, but you shouldn't spend all of your time in the library reading. Enjoy your life; it's just college!

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• Studying a course you don't like

If you didn't want to be a doctor, why would you enroll in college to become one? Live your own ambition and pursue your interests in education. Despite the fact that some degrees are more profitable or in demand than others, you should ultimately pursue your interests in education. Whether you choose your major out of financial necessity or intellectual interest, decide to pay for it yourself, not with money from your parents.

CONCLUSION

Most freshers go into the university unprepared and for this reason they have the notion that university is something similar with high school. This idea is false for university is totally different and this is why students is advised to prepare prior to their entrance.

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