Whether you were struggling last year or not, becoming an "A" student or maintaining an "A" average is a goal that every student should have. Grades are very important, but even more, so is understanding the concepts. Here are some ways to become an "A" student this school year. Organizational Skills Being organized is an essential skill to have if you want to be an "A" student. This means you have to become very familiar with to-do lists and planners. Have a folder with sections for each subjec t that you do so that you can easily and effectively file handouts, worksheets, notes and test papers. Studying : As it relates to studying, create a list with the topics or points that you wish to study based on the time that you have to study. However, be realistic with what you can achieve in each study session. There are also various study techniques that you can make use of! Homework : When it comes to homework, be sure to create a list of your h
Burnout is what happens when you’ve been studying non-stop for weeks with ongoing stress, impossible deadlines and no time to relax. Sounds familiar? We all experience burnout eventually, having to balance projects, exams, social life, extracurricular activities and internships, but it’s how you deal with it that can make or break you. Knowing the signs of burnout can help you find ways to alleviate and prevent further stress and frustration. These signs include reduced productivity, loss of confidence and motivation, sense of doubt and failure and decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. Here are some simple ways to deal with burnout and how to prevent it in the first place. Set Realistic Goals Setting unreasonable goals is one of the easiest ways to demotivate you and increase the negative feelings associated with large workloads. Imagine spending all day on a single task with no real progress. Not only does it foster negative feelings for yourself, you end up wasting a lo