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hey, i just bomed my sociology exam, got 61, and my average is 72 at the moment, i feel like shit, god college is evil, so yah back to the main question, so any tips on doing good, so i can improve, i have to improve.

Like study tips or something to help me excape from this sinking boat.

expect a load of sarcastic comments to this question.. !

but in reality.. staying off TA can sometimes help !

or atleast posting and visiting in moderation ..

humor is ok also, hopefully can jump start my sad state of mind.

an odd thing about studying for me... whether i study for a week or a night, i get the same mark... sometimes better.

whut up wit dat, g?

There is a difference between actually REALLY learning the material and getting a good mark in the course. I usually study by solving previous finals and assignments. Looking at sample solutions is also a very good idea. That's the best way to study if you want to get a good mark, but this way you don't really learn the material well.

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Originally posted by Durafei I usually study by solving previous finals and assignments. Looking at sample solutions is also a very good idea. That's the best way to study if you want to get a good mark

well said, that's what I did, if you can find an older test or final that would be a great asset, ask around, the profs tent to put similar if not the same question on test in the future, or at least similar...
ask the prof for previous test, I got some tests like that and it helped

Here's what I do, in this order. Note that this will not work nearly as well for "subjective" subjects like English, but it's great for math/sciences/engineering:

1. Do all the problems that were assigned as homework, especially the optional ones! This is what the profs think will separate the people who care from the people who don't... perhaps they've got a reason for that...
2. Go through the midterm, hopefully you've got the answers, make sure you've got every question right (applies to above, also).
3. Write any past finals you can find, starting from the most recent (if questions are going to be repeated, it's probably from -older- exams).

And, two miscellaneous things that've worked for me:
4. Study with a friend, in a place with a relaxed vibe (note - I don't mean study hall, we tend to do this at Tim Hortons until they kick us out It's great if you can find a somewhat-upbeat place where tons of people are studying, at Timmy's there are lots of people to keep us focussed but also lots of babes if we need a distraction. ).
5. Try to do an entire problem set/exam without looking at the answers until you're done - it'll help you catch stupid careless mistakes that you wouldn't notice otherwise.

I think neither me nor my friend ever get less than 80% in a course with this, so it must count for something...

My recommendation is to get out of your place. Go study somewhere else..library or student centre. That way...you realized that you have went outta ur house...gotten ready, so you will have to study for such an effort put. Another thing is..you'll see others studying there..and that would motivate you more to study as well, away from your distracting home. Schedule yourself too...leave out like 2 hours so you can use the comp for TA and another glorious online activities hehe, and the rest..you can put out for working out..eating..screwing girls and studying. BUt always make studying your #1 priority.

since we're on the topic. I haev a VERY hard time waking up in the mornings early..anyone can recommend anything? I tried sleeping early and stuff..but the earliest I can wake up is at 9.
I used to be able to wake up by 7 latest without an alarm clock...which was in the summer time..and previous. Ever since this school year has started...my time has been totally shifted

Hmm might wanna try this heard it works for SOME PEOPLE. Smoke a joint b4 u start hitting the books. U will read and read and read and not feel the time pass. Once u hit the test things start coming to u for some weird reason.

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Originally posted by E*Master Hmm might wanna try this heard it works for SOME PEOPLE. Smoke a joint b4 u start hitting the books. U will read and read and read and not feel the time pass. Once u hit the test things start coming to u for some weird reason.

thats worked for me during english exams..thats all. hehe tried it for math..I did horrible lol. I started doodling stick men with vectors and stuff hehe

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Originally posted by King_Mack since we're on the topic. I haev a VERY hard time waking up in the mornings early..anyone can recommend anything?

Hmm, try having 3 loud alarm clocks strategically placed in your room so you HAVE to get out of bed to turn them off, and set them so they all go off 30 seconds apart.

(Oh wait, that didn't work for me...)

Seriously though, it all comes down to habit, you get used to getting up at a certain time. Only way to break the cycle is to come up with some sort of motivation, get someone to make you coffee, or see if there's a good TV show on before you want to be up, or something... if you have a girlfriend then there's no excuse for not being able to come up with an idea here. If you're alone then maybe you could arrange a wake-up call or something, just something to FORCE you out of bed, because otherwise you will subconsciously sleep in until you KNOW you HAVE to be up.

Thanks guys i have already started to put those tips in to action, and my attiude towards my work has improved, i am more respectful of it and what it can do, then just cram before the final. IT seems i over reacted to the final, i got 89 in econ, and 85 in Phil, but 61 in soci, just that 61 shocked the hell out of me, the class average is 61 btw.

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Originally posted by DigiNut Hmm, try having 3 loud alarm clocks strategically placed in your room so you HAVE to get out of bed to turn them off, and set them so they all go off 30 seconds apart. (Oh wait, that didn't work for me...) Seriously though, it all comes down to habit, you get used to getting up at a certain time. Only way to break the cycle is to come up with some sort of motivation, get someone to make you coffee, or see if there's a good TV show on before you want to be up, or something... if you have a girlfriend then there's no excuse for not being able to come up with an idea here. If you're alone then maybe you could arrange a wake-up call or something, just something to FORCE you out of bed, because otherwise you will subconsciously sleep in until you KNOW you HAVE to be up.

haha my ex used to be the reason why i used to wake up late

ive tried alarms..but i sleep thru it. BUt yea..I agree with you..I guess its all on habit. Ill try it out..thanks bud

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Originally posted by Tudo Beleza Thanks guys i have already started to put those tips in to action, and my attiude towards my work has improved, i am more respectful of it and what it can do, then just cram before the final. IT seems i over reacted to the final, i got 89 in econ, and 85 in Phil, but 61 in soci, just that 61 shocked the hell out of me, the class average is 61 btw.

Looking at those marks my advice to you would be keep up the good work. hitting the average in your soci isn't too bad. The prof will make it a bit easier next time to up his bell curve.

I got a 46% on my Soci Theory exam and 54% in my Anthropolgy .. NOW that is cause for concern. I just need to make more effort and actually go to class.

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Originally posted by DigiNut Hmm, try having 3 loud alarm clocks strategically placed in your room so you HAVE to get out of bed to turn them off, and set them so they all go off 30 seconds apart. (Oh wait, that didn't work for me...) Seriously though, it all comes down to habit, you get used to getting up at a certain time. Only way to break the cycle is to come up with some sort of motivation, get someone to make you coffee, or see if there's a good TV show on before you want to be up, or something... if you have a girlfriend then there's no excuse for not being able to come up with an idea here. If you're alone then maybe you could arrange a wake-up call or something, just something to FORCE you out of bed, because otherwise you will subconsciously sleep in until you KNOW you HAVE to be up.

Yeah use them old granpa Style alarm clocks with the big fuckin bells on them. that is my emergenzy clock

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Originally posted by E*Master Yeah use them old granpa Style alarm clocks with the big fuckin bells on them. that is my emergenzy clock

WHERE did you find it? I want one!!

P.S. Any advice for someone who CAN'T F-CKING SLEEP? I've been awake for SIX DAYS, and sleeping pills didn't do crap.

(Don't tell me to spliff, damnit. I don't like chemicals and even then, I don't have a trusted source.)

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Originally posted by DigiNut WHERE did you find it? I want one!! P.S. Any advice for someone who CAN'T F-CKING SLEEP? I've been awake for SIX DAYS, and sleeping pills didn't do crap. (Don't tell me to spliff, damnit. I don't like chemicals and even then, I don't have a trusted source.)

this sounds lame, but it's the only real advice for this.

relax.

just lie down and relax. don't think, "ok ok go to sleep already" because you won't that way. you have to calm your thoughts and just let sleep take you.

you should meditate, it will help a lot (not just for sleep). try meditating when you lie down to sleep, just before you "sleep." your body will be totally relaxed, and you'll be able to drift into sleep easier.

hope this helps. pm me if you need specific tips or anything.

TIPS

Ok, the tips, well thy always work for me, i am @ semester 6 out of 6 @ college, my GPA 4.0 out of 4.5....all these cos i use tips:

1. Always have Heiniken at the left side of the table, it is easier this way to drink without let your hand drop the pan (for righthanded), obviously u save some time.

2. Set up the sound so the table or chair will not be vibrating too much, it is easier for eyes when the book is not moving.

3. ONLY TRANCE, louder better, but make sure u respond to tip # 2.

4. Turn off the phones and msn and all that shit.

5. Always make a break if u re studying over 10 hrs. Other wise u're brain goes "DA"

6. If u are studying with u're girlfriend u have to learn some good positions, comfortable for reeading and writing, it would be goood if she would hold the book for ya or smth like that. Study only at hard surfaces....

7. Have 24 Heiniken's right next to you all the time, u don't have to get up every 30 sec to get the other bottle.

8. Believe these work, just like i did and u'll get A+ in all the classes and the studying will be fun, trust me.

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Originally posted by Mandrick_v Ok, the tips, well thy always work for me, i am @ semester 6 out of 6 @ college, my GPA 4.0 out of 4.5....all these cos i use tips:

All the colleges GPA is out of 4.0 not 4.5

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3. ONLY TRANCE, louder better, but make sure u respond to tip # 2.

I strongly disagree with that one. On too many occasions I found myself dancing in the room, instead of actually studying. But I guess that depends on the subject. Maybe for writing code, or writing essays it's ok, but definitely not for math. you need silence for math.

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Originally posted by Mandrick_v Ok, the tips, well thy always work for me, i am @ semester 6 out of 6 @ college, my GPA 4.0 out of 4.5....all these cos i use tips: 1. Always have Heiniken at the left side of the table, it is easier this way to drink without let your hand drop the pan (for righthanded), obviously u save some time.

This one is obviously the key. I always keep my study beers to the right thus wasting that precious time.

And I drink crappy domestic beer. Imports must have more brain enhancing ingredients.

Thanks for the tips

Sorry guys, but unless you're writing essays for bullshit courses, beer is only going to hurt your studying.

Stick to coffee or tea, or weed (some people say this helps them, I have no idea).

Repeat: drinking beer, listening to trance, and having your girlfriend in the room (by the way, how do you manage to pull off these 3 items at the same time, even without studying?) may be lots of fun, but will generally result in a FAIL unless you already know the material down cold. Especially the girlfriend bit, you need to get rid of 'em the week before the final, they should understand that you have more important things to deal with. Seriously. They'll be there for you again when the exams are over, no need to spend every waking minute with them.

Incidentally, I tend to turn on the ambient/chillout music if I'm studying at home. It's pretty hard to sit still in my chair when the trance (or D&B or any other upbeat music) is on.

Well I may only be in high school and I don't study often but when I study for exams what I find that helps me is redoing some of my past homework and assignments. Now theres only so many hours in the day and for certain subjects this isn't the greatest approach but it's always worked for me since if i read things over it doesn't help me much. Just try looking at some past work you've done and see if you can try and do it without looking at the answers adn see how it works for you

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Originally posted by Durafei I strongly disagree with that one. On too many occasions I found myself dancing in the room, instead of actually studying. But I guess that depends on the subject. Maybe for writing code, or writing essays it's ok, but definitely not for math. you need silence for math.

well that depends on what kinda math. If your just practicing, just to get your foundation on that unit solid...then its ok. If its a problem that requires concentration....then its pretty obvious u need some quiet. I go to the university's student centre a day before every test to review and study. If I stay at home...ill get distracted by msn...msg boards phone etc. I bring with me..my discman, books, change for coffee and my cdrs. Plug in my earbuds and im away to go for studying...even for math!(this is for practice tho..shudnt listen to music if ur trying to learn the material)
I use earbuds so I dont get distracted of my surroundings...i just let my self fall into trance and my work. I may bob my head to the music..but its no harm. This way I dont fall asleep from such dullness like linear algebra

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