How can I be more motivated to do well in college when I have no idea what I want to study?
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1.  No one really has a good idea what s/he wants to study, those who do lead very boring lives.\n2.  Perhaps it's time to take a break, work for a while or take some time off (backpack somewhere, not to sit in front of the TV) and figure out if school is really for you.\n3.  Organizational skills can be learned.\n4.  Do you have an idea what doesn't interest you?  Or are you kind of interested in everything?  If the first case is true, you can start crossing off things that don't interest you and explore other fields.  If the second case is true, you should find fields that look slightly more interesting than others and explore them further.\n5.  Parents gave you life but they are not really (legally) required to give you anything else other than food, water, clothes, shelter, and grade 1-12 education before you turn 18 (then zip after you're 18).  If you feel like you need support, find a mentor or friends in college who are more into studying.
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YES I know very well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\nif i don't know what shall i study , then how will know ????\nDON'T let anyone to force u to study any thing u don't like it.\nthe first thing u have to believe that u love one thing and u r going to study it very hard ( Caz u love it ).
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Set goals... balance your time between study and social things.\n\nAlways have something to work towards.. an incentive to study. i.e after final exams im going to go on a holiday. that will motivate you to do well at school.
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Believe in yourself. \n\nIt's healthy to know you know nothing. Your teachers know nothing. Most people know nothing.\n\n\nBut that doesn't mean you can't do your homework, or that you should cry while dng it.\n\nMaybe you can find a study partner? That might help too.
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More than anything else, I would say you should explore what you like and learn what you have a passion for.  From there decide on how you'll fit that into a career.  I had no idea what to major in when I began in college, but I kept looking.  I was skeptical when they told me that college is a place to explore, but it really is; you just have to be intelligent about it.  Find out what really catches your interest (or heart), and fit your education to that.  After 2.5 years of college, as a former high school slacker, I would say that the most important thing is to enjoy what you’re studying.  You just have to jump into college and learn not to limit yourself.  Learn not to pity yourself when you seem to be studying more than what you think is “reasonable.”  Don’t kill yourself with work in high school; it’s more important to learn what you love to do.
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I say, don't freak out on tests, get to know your professors well, see a tutor (they're not just for saving you from failing, a study group might also help if you think there are others in your position).\n\nAlso don't feel bad about getting Bs.  (If you haven't yet you could take more exploratory classes and see if there is just something else you are better at).
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Figure out what classes you liked the best in school. If you don't know exactly what you want to do, that's okay, college can help you with that. Go to community college if you and your family don't have enough money and you really have no idea where you want to go. Don't listen to that myth that community colleges are easy. They're not. My dad transfered to one after going to a college. He said it challenged him greatly. Go to the Career Center in your school if they have one. They will most likely help you get a head start on where you're heading.
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Essam,\n\nI have to disagree with you. Dreams to exist but you need to set goals in order to achieve them. One goal you can start with is to have more self-esteem. You need to realize that no one can work hard at the things that want in life unless they set out to do so!\n\nYou sound a bit depressed and I can tell why you do. The harsh fact in reality is too many people give up and someone else comes along and obtains or achieves their goals.\n\nIf you are looking for work after graduation you need to start now. Check with your career services department at your college or university and ask for help with creating a resume, ask if they provide on campus interviews and ask for any career help you think you need.\n\nAnother thing you can do is set realistic short term and long term goals for yourself. Write them down and check off the ones you complete. You will be surprised how much you CAN achieve it you see it for yourself!\n\nAffirm what you want to be on a daily basis. Write these down and repeat them aloud EVERY DAY! If you hear what you want to accomplish in life you will start to believe it. Try it out and you'll see.\n\nFind a mentor or someone you can trust to help you along the way. If you find a positive role model that can make a difference in your life this will help you tremendously.\n\nAnd lastly don't get depressed. Whatever you are going through you can do it if you....TRY hard! Don't compare yourself to anyone because you don't know the glory behind their story.\n\nDon't give up and keep reaching for what you want. Your life is only beginning because after graduation, the real fun begins. If you have a positive and optimistic attitude you will be able to cope and deal with the everyday pressure of life.\n\nI hope this info has encouraged you tremendously.\n\nGod Bless.....
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Are you sure you're in the right major?  That's generally the number one problem I see in students that are having trouble motivating themselves to study - they're just not interested enough in the material.  If you're still a freshman or a sophomore and struggling with your lib ed requirements, that's understandable - but, if you're also having trouble studying for the classes in your major, then you may want to reassess.  I was in the same boat as you about 5 years ago.  Every time I tried to sit down and study, this wave of lethargy would sweep over me, making me very tired.  I've never napped so much as I did those first couple years of college.  I finally realized that I had less than no interest in the classes I was supposed to be really interested in, and took some time off to figure things out.  I'm not saying you necessarily need to stop going to school, but if your classes aren't exciting you, perhaps you should go talk to one of the academic advisors for undecided students.  They're trained to help you figure out what you're really interested in.  Good luck!
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STUDYING AND GRADES\n\n1)Find a good place to study. Most likely your dorm room will have too many distractions\n\n2)Be sure to control your own time. Don't let your friends set your schedule.\n\n3)Don't panic! If your first grades are lower than they were in high school remember that adjusting takes time. You will learn quickly how to manage your time.\n\n4)Learn WHAT to read. Honestly the amounts of reading you will get might scare you at first. It's essential to keep in mind the professor doesn't want you to just do the assignment, they want you to take something away from the assignment.\nCLASSES\n\n1)GO TO CLASS! Go even if someone says it's a blowoff class If you think about it, you or your parents are paying ALOT of money for you to be going to class. Surprisingly there are not that many classes, go otherwise your wasting THOUSANDS of dollars.\n\n2)Don't try to write down every word the professor says. Focus on the key points. Often the last few things a professor says in lecture are important to listen till the end.\n\n3)Don't be intimated by professors. They are willing to help you the same way your teachers from high school were. Often professors are a great asset outside of class that is usually overlooked.\n\n4)Don't drop a class at the first sign of trouble. Talk to the professor and seek help. The first month of a class is often the most straining.\n\n5)Use the schools services such as tutors and writing centers. They are there for you.
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You do the work that is available, whatever that may be. This will help you get money for books, if there is help at the college you attend, apply there, They may know of work that is available for students. Sooner or later you need to come to a decision of what you would like to do, or you would be floating through life without an aim.What are you good at, and what are your likes and dislikes? Even the very best job you may get will take some adjustments and have in it something or someone, you will have to learn to cope with. Best of luck.
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well i know others say think of someone but actually for me its easier to write a bs paper anyway. pick someone like your parents, older sibling or someone who is doing good in their life. if its true or not start off by explaining what they do that is so great in your eyes that they have caused you to follow in their foot step. talk about how if you get "down" or "unmotivated" what they do to you to pick you back up. maybe bs and say something like you didnt want to go to college but because of them and the goals they have accomplished gave you the drive to keep going. \njust dont stress and make up stuff as you go along. (no one will know if it is true or not) hope i helped...good luck
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Before you start, send for your high school transcript. Any college will require that. The first year you will have to take standard Freshman courses, especially English and math. You won't have a choice that year. The second year, you can begin to make some choices. Ask for a counselor and then get to know that person. He/she will help you plan the courses you need to take and when to take them. This will make all the difference in your success or failure. To try to plan your own courses is a big mistake. Learning the study habit again is a major concern, so look for a quiet area you can study in. Kids can stand noise while they study, adults can't. \n\nI applaud your decision to go to school. This is a big step in your life, but without higher education and a degree, you are on a treadmill going nowhere. Stick with it, especially when it seems like you can't open another book, read another page, turn in more homework. Your computer will be an invaluable aid. You'll need a good dictionary, a good encyclopedia, and a tape recorder that has playback. Headphones are also necessary. \n\nGo for it, and the best of luck to you!
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don't listen to what's the good thing to do. study whatever u want to. if u listen to other people, then u'll get a degree in something u don't like and u'll end up unhappy.
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Well, I don't know how to motivate you too much, maybe try taking to a friend or parent, maybe the teacher. Ask them to help you stay on track. But remember that even if you are not motivated, you have to do it. Once you start doing, that usually helps with the motivation. And keep in mind that it's ok to get a bad grade every once in a while.
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I could answer your question with only one word...Motivation!  However, I know your looking for more than that.  Studying for the most part can be anything but interesting.  Therefore, you must ask yourself; Why am I studying?  What is the goal I am trying to achieve?  What is my purpose?  What do I want out of it?  Anytime I am struggling with the same question, I ask myself those questions and it reminds me of just how easy it is to study even when I can't find any interest in it.
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OK so this is what i do to get motivated..think about all that you could do if you know all these things that you need to study..i mean if you wanted to be a nurse for example...you could would need to study all sorts of anatomy books and ect....and if you studied you would be able to learned how to save people and heal them..or if you were to be a teacher you would have to study in order to help others to read and write and all that stuff...so think about what you could do in your life with the things your studying! that always works for me.