i have had touble finishing college and need help regaining my focus?
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I work at a college with a zillion students who go through the same thing as you ... Like others have said - STAY IN SCHOOL.... \nThen, figure out what's happening - is the school not the right fit for you? Is it your academic program or the social life? Are your grades OK? All campuses have a million under-utilized resources. Talk to a counselor - they really are great people and can help you. Talk to your advisor.. if you live on campus, talk to your RA or someone else in the residence halls... It could just be that you're in a major that doesn't really suit you or maybe even an institution that doesn't suit you. Find out the problem first - this usually takes professional help or at least an outside opinion - then take the right steps to fix it. If it means transferring to another major, find out all that you can about that major before making the switch.. if it means another institution, talk to someone there about what credits will transfer and such. Just don't give up ... and don't make decisions too quickly... choose a path, make a plan, and then follow your plan.
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heehe, i just finished studying. first of all get off the pc, and turn any electornics off.  .get in your room and organise yourself. if you have a lot of time ahead of you take a small nap(10 minuts max) grab a bite, and then plant you butt on the ground/chair/bed/table whereever you like to study. and focus on you studies. you are going to study wether you like it or not. if you have a clock that tickes a lot put it away, and don't let anything disurbe you. ake sure to turn on your answering machine, and turn off ur cell-phone. and good luck on ur exam, if you want wake up at dawn and revise what you studied, but don't revise before the exam in half an hour.
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if you really like your extracurricular activities, then use time management to catch up.Replace watching TV and playing games with work time.Also, don't talk on the phone for a long time(if you do)or mess around on the Internet if your that overloaded.Oh ya, use the weekend and any other spare time that you see.Remember, get at least a good sleep and eat good enough or better so you don't wear yourself out.One more thing, if some school work is taking too long to understand or complete, you can always ask a friend or teacher for help.
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Go somewhere wre there are noooo distractions whatsoever.!! You can do it. Plus if you wanna pass the class you have to study. NO IF AND BUTS< SO GET TO IT!!!!
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Finish school now!  Its the best thing to do because once you get out of school its so much harder to get back in.  I am almost done with community college and I took a break to get married and start a family.. and I promised myself I would go back.  I haven't yet and time is just flying by.  The best thing to do is to finish.  Set that goal and then decide what you want to do.  Life passes by so quick and we say things we are going to do but then obsticles get in our way and it takes longer to reach our goals.. and then some eventually just give up!!!  Stay with school, keep your mind focused and before you know it.. you will be that screen writer you want to be!  Good Luck!
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1. Have a regular time and location to study.\n\n2. Get ahold of upcoming lessons and read ahead. *The reason for this is important. If you study ahead - when you do take the subject in class it is a review for you. You'll actually be ahead of the class when preparing for your exam.\n\n3. Work with someone who can help you - not distract you. * This is a mastermind technique you'll use in the business world. Get use to it.\n\n4. No TV. ( a little quiet background music is acceptable)\n\n5. Learn memory techniques. Do not rely on rote memory. * Use ridiculous association for subjects where you have alot of facts to remember. Your mind is like a filing cabinet. If you don't have a filing system you won't know how to retrieve the knowledge when you need it.\n\n6. Use colored post its to mark , "must knows, could knows, and should knows. Remember - most of your hard cover books are filler. Focus on what your teacher wants you to know.\n\n7. Eating before study causes blood to go from the brain to the stomach. Watch when you eat.\n\n8. Get plenty of rest. Don't party on school nights.\n\n9. Do "all your assignments!" "Write all your tests!" - falling behind because of missed assignments or classes will make studying difficult. If you have to miss a class - have someone provide you with notes and <ask> the teacher if you're confused. DO NOT FALL BEHIND!!!! Knowing your subject is like building a house. If you miss information your foundation will be weak and your house will not hold up! That's why students who miss class have a bad time of it.\n\n10. Set a goal for yourself in each subject you take and shoot high. That is to say...shoot for an A and you'll most likely get a B. Write your goal in the present tense - I.e. It is Jun 2007 and I have completed Math 30 with an A plus. (Describe the reaction of your teacher/parents/friends and how good you feel about achieving your goal. "Remember - if a goal doesn't have a time limit set on it - your goal is just a dream!"\n\n11. Never get into a tiff with your teacher - show genuine interest and you'll see a higher grade.\n\n12. Keep good notes - no...excellent notes. Notes that refer back to your text book and highlight the must knows! Have a table of contents.
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No really study! Its not has had as you think. Just plan on giving up some time for study. Make lists of what you need to do. Write stuff down when you study, it helps fix it in your brain. Want to, if you don't want it no one else is going to want it for you. Good luck!
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Everyone gets senioritis to some extent, but I think the best cure is to take challenging senior courses - AP courses are helpful in that the lure of college credit helps keep you focused. Also, start planning early for applying to colleges and scholarships.\n\nThe second semester of your senior year is *real* hard to stop senioritis, since you're nearly done with school, and mostly done with the scholarship apps and college apps. I'd just try to moderate it - allow a little bit of senioritis, but if you think it's getting out of hand, try and apply some time to a useful project like tutoring or mentoring younger students.
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First list out the things that are distracting you or blocking your growth. Secondly work out a plan how you can get rid of them. Third take a short break and go for a short trip or outing. After you come back start fresh. I am sure you will find some difference and you should be able to do well.\n\nI was very good student and scoring high marks during my school days. But during my college, I wasn't performing as expected. One day I started listing out things I thought was distracting me and eating my time. And they were:\n\nSmoking, Hanging out for a long time, etc..... Slowly I got rid of them and was able to get back my balanced life. And automatically I started focusing more on studies and performed well. Since I realized this very late (during my 3rd year) I was only able to correct myself just before my exams. But still I scored 80%.\n\nI wish all the best to you. Take care
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you can look for a job or take a short vacation after all the pressures and stress you got from your studies...just do whatever you want as long as you're happy...make sure that the course you're going to take is good and you can enjoy at the same time...God bless and good luck!
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Do something else, anything else that gets your mind off school for a while...a few minutes, a few hours...a day if you can afford it. Come back to it with a fresh mind. I never was able to learn anything by forcing it...taking breaks are essential for me and I think you would feel better too. \n\nAlso, if you are just bored to death by the subject, go look around at some other resources (books, internet) that talk about the subject. Everyone likes a different way to learn something and maybe you are getting frustrated from the method of which you have to learn. You might find that a different way something is explained could help. Or perhaps by a diagram, brainstorming, outline, who knows, a cartoon may help. One of the first classes I took in college was about the way people like to learn and everyone has their own way to understand something best. :)
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You should try 'active study' methods.\nMake short notes and summaries as you read. This works for all subjects.\nRemember that you can only concentrate fully for between 30 and 40 minutes at a time and that the most productive time is the second hour of study.
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just try to study like you do in normal days, don't think much about the papers, just concentrate on studies
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It's much harder (both mentally and financially) to go back to school once you've started working.  Analyze your priorities and set your goals.  Then I think you'll have your answer.
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get back into study to help pave your future
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Keep yourself busy.  Go out and learn something new.  Try looking for wekend activities at community colleges.  Sometimes they have what is called a "Community Services" office where you can learn fun things.\nGood Luck
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Be willing to learn new study skills is a good place to start. Also setting up a term calendar and study routine is a good idea. When you know what you have to have done and what amount of time you have to do it in you can better allocate your time.\n\nRead every day. If you have a paper to work on, start it the day it is assigned, even if you're just brain storming.\n\nMake sure you attend as many classes as humanly possible. Of course if you're in a car accident or mauled by dingos or something you can't go, but other than that, you should show up. Make sure you take notes and if you miss a class get notes from your classmates. Go over your notes, they may help you in guiding your reading and are invaluable study materials.\n\nTake care of your health. Get lots of sleep, drink plenty of water and eat healthy foods. I know that's not always possible but if given the choice between an apple and a chocolate bar, choose the apple. Try and get 20 minutes of exercise 3 times a week.\n\nKnow your limits. When you feel burned out or just a bit blue, call up a friend and go out for coffee to relax a bit. Don't bite off more than you can chew. Just because that guy in your calculus class can take 5 classes and work two part time jobs and get a 4.0 GPA doesn't mean you have to!\n\nMost important, remember that this time is for you. This is your education and your future. Don't peddle it away trying to live up to others expectations. Set your own goals and enjoy achieving them!