Studying

MIN2511

Guys, help i know i am not the only one who hates reading.... Like seriously why do we need to study?
Been in the library since 12 and i have done a good bit but not as much as i wanted to....

Any tips?

Quitting college is not an option now:D

btw, anyone hate the library like i do?:(

Piste

Uggggh, I've been avoiding the LC forum so I wont see threads like these and now you infect my one haven on boards

Fad

Piste wrote: »

Uggggh, I've been avoiding the LC forum so I wont see threads like these and now you infect my one haven on boards

Why dont you go update your blog, and while your at it, get all the other bloggers to get their collective asses in gear!



(not in anyway serious btw )

Insect Overlord

You want to know some advice that helps with studying?

Just do it.

It may be painful, it may be boring, it may mean sacrificing other pleasures, but if you don't know the info, you won't get through the exam.

I had to get myself banned from Boards before I could make myself focus on books and notes, but once I got into a good run of hours I actually made some real progress.

Complaining about studying won't make it go away, but the sense of security from knowing you're well-prepared is the best thing to take into an exam-hall.

giggsy664

Got 40% in my Xmas tests for english. Fupp.

Got 60 and 83 in Irish and business studies respectively.

Thanks beruthiel

MIN2511

An File wrote: »

You want to know some advice that helps with studying?

Just do it.

It may be painful, it may be boring, it may mean sacrificing other pleasures, but if you don't know the info, you won't get through the exam.

I had to get myself banned from Boards before I could make myself focus on books and notes, but once I got into a good run of hours I actually made some real progress.

Complaining about studying won't make it go away, but the sense of security from knowing you're well-prepared is the best thing to take into an exam-hall.

Wow! Thats brilliant! How do i get myself banned from boards? Am addicted to the place

ironictoaster

Once you study and see the results coming in you will continue do it, thats what I think. Just force yourself to work.

eVeNtInE

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Insect Overlord

It's only cool when I do it though :cool:

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Seriously though, don't reference me on this. I got my first ever infraction today, I want my name kept low-profile for a while!

eVeNtInE

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p1akuw47h5r3it

MIN2511 wrote: »

Guys, help i know i am not the only one who hates reading.... Like seriously why do we need to study?
Been in the library since 12 and i have done a good bit but not as much as i wanted to....

Any tips?

Quitting college is not an option now:D

btw, anyone hate the library like i do?:(

Just reading isn't studying...

read it
write it down
read it
do an exam question

This doesn't take long. I do it and I'm a straight D / occasional C
student:D


Just realised your in colledge so the eam q prob won't apply but do some sort of q that's relevent

Insect Overlord

Previous years' exam papers are available in some colleges.

Acacia

Back away from the computer...:pac:

Seriously if you want to study, don't go near a tv or computer, you will just let the time slip by. If you want to have a break from studying, listen to music for a few minutes or go for a walk. But resist the urge to log into boards!

*logs out and attempts to cram for exam*

Piste

I signed up to do 4 hours of after school sutdy after school twice a week, the internet was proving too big a temptation at home.

eVeNtInE

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Piste wrote: »

I signed up to do 4 hours of after school sutdy after school twice a week, the internet was proving too big a temptation at home.

Its not something I get in exams, but I just cant concentrate in study anymore, everyone rustling paper or some ****e like that, I love it here in my attic, if only wireless didnt reach here :pac:. Kinda annoying as I used to get alot of work done in there

ironictoaster

I did evening study for the Junior Cert as well, I ended getting really pissed and ended not going as much. I don't know I'll do for the Leaving, I gave permission to remove the laptop away from me...

Insect Overlord

I did after-school supervised study for the Junior and Leaving Certs.

In 5th and 6th Year, I spent more time sleeping and writing poetry than I spent doing my homework, never mind studying!

cocoa

[disclaimer]I am me, you are you *wink* things that work for me, may not work for you, and vice versa. There is quite probably no perfect approach which gives perfect results no matter who the student is[/disclaimer]

Seriously guys, if you don't like studying (I don't), then learn the stuff in class. I have exams starting in about a week, and I don't give a crap, because I attended the majority of my lectures and I got it at the time. Stay awake and focused in class, 90% of job done. Seriously, I'm doing more preparation for a grind I'm giving on monday than for my own exams Far as I'm concerned, college comes back in february, holidays til then

Yes, there is often stuff to be done outside of class / lectures / whatever, just do it! Also, be interested. Preferably choose something you're interested in but always, be interested; makes everything so much easier!

It's true studying isn't much fun, but leaving an exam with no worries about failing is loads of fun

• Don't study with friends
• Find any past exam papers you can and try to answer as many questions from memory as possible
• Turn off your mobile phone
• Take regular breaks; every 45 minutes to an hour.
• If you are too tired to study, then you should just leave it for a few hours. The more tired you are, the less that will go in
• Don't go on Boards
• As for during the exam - a good idea is to put your pen down for a minute on sporadic intervals.

pepsicokeacola

An File wrote: »

I did after-school supervised study for the Junior and Leaving Certs.

In 5th and 6th Year, I spent more time sleeping and writing poetry than I spent doing my homework, never mind studying!

thats coz your the poet.

Insect Overlord

Deleted User wrote: »

• Don't study with friends
• Find any past exam papers you can and try to answer as many questions from memory as possible
• Turn off your mobile phone
• Take regular breaks; every 45 minutes to an hour.
• If you are too tired to study, then you should just leave it for a few hours. The more tired you are, the less that will go in
• Don't go on Boards
• As for during the exam - a good idea is to put your pen down for a minute on sporadic intervals.

Great advice.

pepsicokeacola wrote: »

thats coz your the poet.

Well, I had to get my name somewhere!

MIN2511

Guys guess what? I HAVE FINISHED THE EXAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! Being off boards was torture!

Glad to be back!

Insect Overlord

MIN2511 wrote: »

Guys guess what? I HAVE FINISHED THE EXAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! Being off boards was torture!

Glad to be back!

Welcome back!

eVeNtInE

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MIN2511

Thanks guys.....

Quick advice: never stay up 36hrs studying for an exam-it messes you up!

tolosenc

MIN2511 wrote: »

Thanks guys.....

Quick advice: never stay up 36hrs studying for an exam-it messes you up!

But with enough caffeine...

Welcome back!

Ricky91t

I'm currebtly considering getting a ban from boards,i'v already got a ban from the photograhy forum(could of apologised but wanted a ban)And it did me good i came off boards and went to bed early :pac:

I want to get study in for the leaving cert and so far i'v only did one hour(volunteraly) at home and that was two days ago!Boards is evil!I just hope i get enough points and get into universirty
Have a feeling it will give me a new intertest in learning and studying(Hopefully)

MIN2511

Ricky91t wrote: »

I'm currebtly considering getting a ban from boards,i'v already got a ban from the photograhy forum(could of apologised but wanted a ban)And it did me good i came off boards and went to bed early :pac:

I want to get study in for the leaving cert and so far i'v only did one hour(volunteraly) at home and that was two days ago!Boards is evil!I just hope i get enough points and get into universirty
Have a feeling it will give me a new intertest in learning and studying(Hopefully)

When you get to University-it goes down the hill from there trust me :P


tbh being banned was horible! Like seriously, there were threads i wanted to post in and i just couldn't...

What got to me was the fear of failing and not graduating this year(i had to repeat this subject).

It's hard but you have to chose either boards or colleger :P
Which is it gonna be?

pepsicokeacola

what do u study? with the old leaving comin up soon mite consider this boards self imposed ban. mocks in 2 weeks. christ

MIN2511

I studied Computer Science-bloody course! What do you want to study? How many points do you need to make?

pepsicokeacola

ah was thinking of doin business and a language in DIT not sure of the points, but computer science would appeal to me. was outisde google today and id say its fairly class to work there so something to get me in there maby.

MIN2511

yeah google is great but its tough to get in, as far as i know you have to go through at least 3 interviews...

Are you interested in programming? I swear it can drain the bejesus out of you mentally and emotionally, Business and Language sounds interesting...

Have you considered BIS? Business Information Systems... Business and IT which IMO is the best way to go with the current economy.

tolteq

take my advice and do a little bit of study everday.