Academic comeback

Anonymous #1

What kind of study plan can I commit to to have an academic comeback and get a 4.40 GP

Reply 1

University of Strathclyde Student Ambassador

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Original post by Anonymous

What kind of study plan can I commit to to have an academic comeback and get a 4.40 GP

Hi,
Crucial to having a successful study plan is being organised. Get a note of all the important dates of upcoming assignments, exams etc and then set your own deadlines before hand so that you give yourself plenty of time to complete and revise with room for proofing and in case anything unexpected crops up in life. It is vital that you attend any lectures, seminars, tutorials and labs and make sure you do any prep and post reading and exercises that are assigned to give yourself the best chance.
Decide on how and where and when you study best. Everyone is different and has different schedules so it is important to take time to think what works best for you.
How - Do you study best on your own or with other people? Do you like music or silence? What materials do you need and have these organised (computer, paper, pens)?
Where - Where are you most productive and least distracted? (Uni study space, Library, Coffee Shop, Home)
When - Do you study best in the morning, afternoon or night? Also make sure that you factor in rest and recovery - sleeping, eating, getting fresh air and also socialising to give yourself breaks and motivation.
Hope some of these points to consider help :-) Catherine (University of Strathclyde Student Ambassador)

Reply 2

University of Kent

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

What kind of study plan can I commit to to have an academic comeback and get a 4.40 GP

Hi,

On top of the great advice from @University of Strathclyde Student Ambassador, I would say try form, a study group.
These can be helpful for several reasons:
1. You can teach each other concepts to help you learn it better
2. You can ask each other questions and clear up any confusion you might have together
3. You will usually make a subject more interesting, especially when there is a topic you find a bit boring!

I hope this helps. :smile: