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Dealing With College Stress
Make sure you're keeping yourself hydrated. You may go the whole day without drinking water and think "Eh I'll survive. I'm still doing good" but overtime that will wear you out. The brain needs water to work. Our body is made up of 80% water, so if we're not drinking that water where else will it get it from? Maybe you could put a bottle of water next to your desk to remind yourself to drink regularly #stayhydrated Eat well! By that I don't mean always eat a plate of greens, but it is important to nourish your body with healthy food. Have three main meals and snack in between to fuel your body. #Foodfodandmorefood Give your body the right amount of sleep it needs. Depriving yourself of sleep to study or catch up on work will only add to your stress. Many students assume they can skip sleep and cram in as much work as possible in the last few days. But this is the time where you really need your sleep so you're not overworking yourself. The last thing you want is to fall asleep during an exam because you're so tired. #Ineedsleep Don't spend all your time studying on the sofa or in your bed. This can stress the muscles and can create tension leading to backache and headaches. Aim to do your work on a proper desk with a good supportive chair. When you've got an exam to revise for, give yourself plenty of time to start revising. Don't leave things till the night before because realistically we all know that wont work in our favour. Don't beat yourself down about how much work you get done. Do what you can to the best of your ability. Don't! And I mean DON'T, compare yourself to others. Everyone works at different levels and has different things that they're good at. Comparing yourself to them wont make you feel any better. Don't be afraid to ask for advice. If you're confused about something or unsure of what to do, just ask! Staff at the school are there to help you so make use of them Have a good balance of work life and social life. Don't spend all your time 'socialising' but at the same time don't lock yourself away and study every second of everyday. It's important to get a good mix of both. Keep yourself away from negative people. The last thing you need on top of a stressful two years is negative people who don't believe in you and always just point out the worst. Go over your notes! Whatever you have learnt during the day in your lessons, go home and read over them. Rewrite them in a summarised version if you can. Highlight keywords or sentences and maybe even draw little images if that helps you learn. This will help you to remember the information better. If you find yourself forgetting to complete tasks, maybe make a checklist on your phone or on a paper and stick it up somewhere where you'll see it often (eg. on the wall next to your desk). This should help you be able to tick off all the tasks by the end of the day. Plan your day the night before. It may seem like a silly thing to do but have a brief idea of things you would like to get done the next day. Trust me, it helps a lot. Make time for you. Be sure you set aside some time for yourself to relax and destress. Whether it’s doing some exercise, spending time with friends, watching your favourite television shows – be good to yourself. Don't feel too pressured into making a decision about a course to study at university or life after college. It may seem like everyone else knows what they’re doing with their lives but honestly, they don’t. Everyone is on the same boat as you. College is the time for you to discover who you are, what you really enjoy doing, where your strengths lie etc. It’s not a race so take your time and enjoy exploring all your options.
By Just Another Human7 years ago in Education
6 Study Tips for Lazy Students
We've all been there. You know you should really study, but you're too tired. "I'll do it later" you tell yourself. Then it is later, and still no studying has been done. Well my fellow lazy studiers, here are some tips to keep you productive even when your energy levels are low. Happy studying!
By Chloe Elizabeth7 years ago in Education
The Struggles of Teachers
I've officially been a teacher for two years and four months, and I have loved all 851 days of it (particularly the days in June, July, and August, but pay that no mind). I am in constant search of what I can do better for my students, be that material, environment, or content presented to them. Let me tell you, there is no shortage of ways to improve as a teacher, and no shortage of county officials telling you how to better do your job. It takes dedicated hours (no, I'm not finished at 2:30, and I do more work in June, July, and August than should be acceptable on vacation). I am constantly planning and re-working lessons, and looking for engaging and rigorous content to ensure each day is a successful for students.
By Amanda Mandato7 years ago in Education
How I Learned More From a Student's Question Than Any Book or Class
A Nostalgic Trip Last week I had the overwhelming honour, and honest pleasure of attending a lecture at my not-so-distant, beloved University of Sussex. However, I was no longer a student of the University. No, not at all — I had been invited as a guest, as a presenter, as a role model. On the way down to the University (approximately a 4-hour train journey from my current place of work), my brain was filled with excitement. Not only was I getting to return to a nostalgic environment – one where I truly grew from a boy to a man, but I was being given the opportunity to meet the new cohort of students who were currently studying on the course that I had just graduated from. The pleasure was furthered as I was attending this lecture alongside some fabulous role models of mine. David Hix (Supply Chain Director, UK&I), Matt Beddoe (Head of Procurement UK&I), Robin Sundaram (Head of Responsible Sourcing and Milk Buyer) and Ana-Maria Velicia (Head of Commercial Procurement). To say the least, I was excited, but perhaps a more accurate description, utterly terrified!
By Chris Johnston7 years ago in Education
Bullying!
Bullying is the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perception, by the bully or by others, of an imbalance of social or physical power, which distinguishes bullying from conflict. Behaviours used to assert such domination can include verbal harassment or threat, physical assault or coercion, and such acts may be directed repeatedly towards particular targets.
By Kayleigh Richardson7 years ago in Education
Stay In School, Kids!
This is a story I don't really like to share, but it's one I've wanted to share publicly for a while. I figure I'll never be a public speaker, so sharing my written story is my best shot at getting my story out there. First, let me just say that I am an intelligent individual. Not every person who chooses to drop out of school lacks intelligence. To be perfectly honest, I've come across people whom I had to wonder how they even graduated. Different people drop out of school for different reasons. Several of those people didn't care about school. They didn't care about getting an education. They didn't want to learn. That person was never me.
By Katie Schmidt7 years ago in Education
My Calling
Six or seven months ago I started tutoring in the public library of my city as a volunteer. The program seemed nice, and it was a great opportunity to do some community service. The people that work there were nice and they received me as part of their team with respect and kindness. I was embracing it, still, I wasn't sure of I why I was doing this until I got my first student. There in my first session as a tutor, I understood why I took on the challenge of tutoring.
By Rodolfo Berumen7 years ago in Education
Do College Diners Reinforce Bad Eating Choices?
Gooey melted cheese pizzas. Hearty, juicy burgers with unlimited fries. Ice cream swirls with flowing rivers of hot fudge syrup and a dash of colorful sprinkles. And then there’s a salad: cold, unprepared, and DIY. Honestly, which one would you choose?
By Ana Navarro7 years ago in Education
Still Know Nothing? Harvard University Now Has a Degree In 'Game of Thrones'
For those of us keen to continue our higher education, but can't be bothered battling White Walkers or trekking to the Citadel to sit among a bunch of dusty old books, fear not, fans of mayhem and murder, Harvard University now has its very own #GameofThrones course.
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Education
Crisis Education
For some time now, our educational system has been awash in too much controversy. Having the current Educational Secretary heading the Department of Education has not done much to improve the nation's overall prospects that our children will achieve a higher degree of an educational experience that will prepare them for the jobs of today and tomorrow. The reality facing too many parents is not whether to send our children to charter or private schools, but to face the fact that public schools have been on the decline for many years now. Consequently, for the youth of today, too many won't and can't receive that degree of quality in their education. Now, with the current policies in place, there are very little options left for parents concerning the education of their children. We also have to really consider a whole set of demographics when we take into account the quality of education in the United States today.
By Dr. Williams7 years ago in Education