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Kenny

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I tell myself study study study, but it all ends up as time on the computer. I've tried to manage my time a lot already and it never works out. I don't seem to have any sort of inspiration to work hard at school.

Throwing away the computer would probably work for me, but its not gonna happen.

I just got off of academic probation in my college, and I plan to keep it that way, but I never make time to study so it might be a challenge for me...

Anyone else out there struggling?
 
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Ryan

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Honestly, I didn't study for ANY of my classes this semester and I pulled a B average in ALL of them :) It might have been a low B and I had to plea with some of my teachers to bump it up one point, but it's still a B :)
 
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Kenny

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Geez, what college?

Also, what major and have you taken courses for your major yet?
 
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psianime

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Sexuall favors can go a longggggg way.

I have the same problem as you... I just go to the library and study there. I am free of distractions so I can concentrate on homework.

-psianime
 
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The most I studied this year was probably 15 minutes before a test, sometimes for subjects like Spanish I didn't study at all (and ended up getting a 98.68% in btw :p). I studied an hour at most for all of my finals combined, and got a B or above on all of them.
 
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I don't really know. I spend a pretty good amount of time doing work, I'd say. What seemed to work the best, though, was when I took the same classes as my roommate. We worked on the classes together and studied for the tests together. I did a lot better than I think I could have done on my own.
 
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Originally posted by: t60
Geez, what college? Also, what major and have you taken courses for your major yet?
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Gulf Coast Community College - Computer Science (going to transfer to the Panama City FSU Branch for college Juniors and Seniors after next year). This semester was cake though - just American Gov't, Western Civ. 2, Geology, and Art :p My last semester was pretty easy too, I didn't study and I got two A's and two B's in English Comp 2, Advanced Visual Basic, Computer Applications (I had to take it :( ), and Psychology.

But, I don't put as much of a workload on myself as most students do - I figure, if I'm getting a free ride through college, I might as well take it easy :p Plus I also work a full time job, so any more classes will not fit into my schedule. I agree with what everyone else is saying about listening skills - if you are ginuenly interested in the class and put a good deal of effort into paying attention, you really won't have to study.
 
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Originally posted by: ScottyB
Originally posted by: Sid59
i procrastinate but listen in class.
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Listening in class is the key to kicking ass....in school
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*Reminisces about Honors Vector Calculus course*

*Looks at cumulative GPA*

I'd have to say no there.
 
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Kenny

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Originally posted by: ScottyB
Originally posted by: Sid59
i procrastinate but listen in class.
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Listening in class is the key to kicking ass....in school
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Tried that, I never miss class. My attention span only goes so far. I either start falling asleep, or think about what I had for lunch. I really gotta fix it, I don't wanna screw up anymore.
 
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sirpado

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Just focus, try to make college enjoyable though. You are learning man, and you really don't have as much pressure as u will once u get to the "real world." Stay organized, and relax. You know how to do it, you know you do...take our advice iwth a grain of salt..do what has worked for you in the past. Try not to worry though, you are too young!
 
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LS20

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Originally posted by: t60
I tell myself study study study, but it all ends up as time on the computer. I've tried to manage my time a lot already and it never works out. I don't seem to have any sort of inspiration to work hard at school.

Throwing away the computer would probably work for me, but its not gonna happen.

I just got off of academic probation in my college, and I plan to keep it that way, but I never make time to study so it might be a challenge for me...

Anyone else out there struggling?
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go to the library
 
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Don't study in your room. Do you work elsewhere. If there's a major distraction like a computer you're never going to get work done.
 
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Kenny

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Sounds weird but I can't study at the library either. My mind wanders off too easily. I think I need one of those army commanders yelling at the top of their lungs.

I really have to learn how to focus. That's probably my main problem right now.
 
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LS20

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Originally posted by: t60
Sounds weird but I can't study at the library either. My mind wanders off too easily. I think I need one of those army commanders yelling at the top of their lungs.

I really have to learn how to focus. That's probably my main problem right now.
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adderol
 
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dighn

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Originally posted by: t60
Sounds weird but I can't study at the library either. My mind wanders off too easily. I think I need one of those army commanders yelling at the top of their lungs.

I really have to learn how to focus. That's probably my main problem right now.
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maybe you have add :p
 
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Kenny

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Originally posted by: dighn
Originally posted by: t60
Sounds weird but I can't study at the library either. My mind wanders off too easily. I think I need one of those army commanders yelling at the top of their lungs.

I really have to learn how to focus. That's probably my main problem right now.
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maybe you have add :p
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Read about it a while back in a different thread. I don't believe in it. If there's something that interests me, I listen. Learning about how to deliver a good speech however, I don't care, thus I don't pay attention.
 
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