This time next week, I'll be sitting in my "Powering the Future" class (pray for me). It time to go back to school.
There's no doubt that I worked hard last semester, but I wasn't satisfied with my final grades. They weren't bad, but I want and expect more from myself. Thats the thing about being your own toughest critic: you never stop pushing yourself! Blessing and a curse.
Anyway, Spring 2012 means new classes, new assignments, and a new routine. I'll of course continue my endless list making, post-it posting, and color coding, but I also plan on improving some of the faults in my study routine.
I'm committed to this 4.0 lifestyle, only because I know I have it in me!
This semester I will:
Study alone before attempting to study with others: Even though 3am study sessions with the crew often proved to be productive, they are also distracting. Getting in some solid solo studying then reviewing when the gangs all there could be the difference between a B and an A. And we all know how I feel about that difference!
Not make flashcards at 1am, the night before an exam: Yeah, I did it. And I suffered because of it. Lesson learned.
Read, re-read, and then read again: College readings aren't high school readings, so it makes sense that the skimming and scanning I did in high school which resulted in an A results in a C in college.
Don't over organize: While the 'one notebook and folder for every class' method worked phenomenally in high school, it's not as necessary in college. In fact, it creates more hassle as you have more to keep up with and lug around. 1 3-4 subject notebook or medium sized binder and a few folders will suffice this semester.
I have the rest of my life to party and socialize: Just go to the library. Even if it's raining. Man up.
Making little changes will result in big positive changes. 4.0 Here I come!
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