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:sl: Sofia, I'm studying science, so I'm always looking for ways to improve my study habits. That site was really helpful. What are the rest of you studying?

I think time management and organization are key to succeeding in courses, more so than natural abilities. At the same time, asking your teacher when you need help and studying in advance (not procrastinating) are also useful.

To the person who mentioned caffeine, I'm not so sure how beneficial that is. Yes, it may give you short bursts of energy and enable you to stay up all night but sleeping and eating properly are also very important.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I have difficulty concentrating while fasting. Insha Allah, Allah will help us get through our schoolwork.
 
tryinghard said:
:sl: Sofia, I'm studying science, so I'm always looking for ways to improve my study habits. That site was really helpful. What are the rest of you studying?

I think time management and organization are key to succeeding in courses, more so than natural abilities. At the same time, asking your teacher when you need help and studying in advance (not procrastinating) are also useful.

To the person who mentioned caffeine, I'm not so sure how beneficial that is. Yes, it may give you short bursts of energy and enable you to stay up all night but sleeping and eating properly are also very important.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I have difficulty concentrating while fasting. Insha Allah, Allah will help us get through our schoolwork.
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Salams,

im studying biomedical science in uni, at first i was really strugglin with studying as it's up to you mostly. Have to do lots of private study and i soo wasnt use to it! but you just have to start as soon as you start the semester, make good notes that you understand, and go over them every day..i think thats the best way for you to understand and remember it.
And try to understand how everything links together, coz in science it always does! all the modules somehow connect with each-other and if you understand all of that :thumbs_up

Time management is a must in while studying i have to say.. you have to be very organised and i think keeping a daily planner is helpful too.. so you know what you have to get done at the end of the day.

I find it real hard to concetrate while fasting too (i even find it hard when im not fasting! lol) i get real bad migraines and this doesnt help either :( but inshallah it will be fine this year..im hopin neway!

ill try thinking of more tips for u inshallah :)

so in a bit..

w'salam
 
Salams,

more tips :D

Make a detailed, realistic time-table for each week.

Construct a time-table for your contace, discretionary and leisure time.

Plan your studies weekly

- decide on priorities of the week
- Set goals for work to be done by the end of the week.

Plan your studies daily

- Plan the actual study time itself
- Have a specific objective fr each session
- Choose surrounding that are conductive for work
- Start work at once, writing something dwn will usually induce a studious frame of mind.
- Take short breaks.
- At the end of the day, decide whether u need to revise the timetable of the private study for the nxt day in order to reach ur target in the work to be studied.

How to study from books

- survey: take a quick look at the main details of the txt
- Question: work out ur own questions to be applied to the txt
- Read: read the chapter in the usual way looking for the main topic
-Recall: go back and make notes on the important points.
-Review: check that u have answered the questions u set urself and that ur notes are accurate.

Hope these tips help.. if you need tips on something particular jus ask away inshallah :)

w'salam :)
 
So the issue " How To study" is related to sis only, hardly noticed participation by brothers :D

Please carry on :)
 
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^ lol tru brother, luks like not many brothers out there do any studying :X

have you got any tips brother?
 
MashaAllaah, this thread's got some excellent advice! JazaakAllaahu Khayran! :)
 
*~Sofia~* said:
have you got any tips brother?
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Sis, I can only wish u good luck, professional courses particularly have their own dynamics and tips in general hardly prove beneficial.

Concentrate on your studies, this is the biggest tip :D
 
Salams,

:D a brother gave a tip regarding studying..woohoo ! lol

Concentrate on your studies, this is the biggest tip
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^ yeh that is a real gud tip actually, concentrate and you will get far inshallah :D :thumbs_up

w'salam
 
Salam,

I came across this website on more studying tips.. this site is reallllly gud actually.. covers a wide range of issues, so i think it'll deffo cum in handy :)

Got some real gud tips here, so check it out inshallah :D

http://www.studygs.net/

w'salam
 
Good tips, but what about the tips to remain awake throughout the night, when you are close to the exams :-\

1. Keep a needle and prick your fingers, when you feel sleepy.

2. Take shower with cold water even during winters. One shower will keep you awake for atleast 3 hours, after that you may feel the urge to go to the bed and need another shower to overcome :D

These two tips worked very effective for me atleast, but if pricking causes little pain, dont blame me, risk is yours :D
 
^ Salams,

Glad you found the link useful Chand, I did too :D

w'salam
 
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some more revision tips:

a) dont skive :D [unless u have th brains to catch up ]

b) always have breakfast :p *wid protein n vitamin C*

c) daily intake of vitamin C is vital unless u are plannin on catchin a zukaam so u can stay at home n avoid angry teachers demandin over due essays :phew

d) Be nice by helping your class mates wid their revision. :smile:

e) Avoid High blood pressure - hide ur fat revision guides and take out ur skinny ones.

f) Research shows that th mind takes in most info in a relaxed state - so record all your notes on tape, and play em while u sleep. :playing:

g) dont remain awake throughout the whole night, unless u wanna sleep throughout the whole day. :blind:
 
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daily intake of vitamin C is vital unless u are plannin on catchin a zukaam so u can stay at home n avoid angry teachers demandin over due essays
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Yeh trust piXie on that one!!! :D :lol:
 
piXie said:
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some more revision tips:

a) dont skive :D [unless u have th brains to catch up ]

b) always have breakfast :p *wid protein n vitamin C*

c) daily intake of vitamin C is vital unless u are plannin on catchin a zukaam so u can stay at home n avoid angry teachers demandin over due essays :phew

d) Be nice by helping your class mates wid their revision. :smile:

e) Avoid High blood pressure - hide ur fat revision guides and take out ur skinny ones.

f) Research shows that th mind takes in most info in a relaxed state - so record all your notes on tape, and play em while u sleep. :playing:

g) dont remain awake throughout the whole night, unless u wanna sleep throughout the whole day. :blind:
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Salams,

LOL piXie, those tips were ---> ;D but really gud too :thumbs_up :thumbs_up

Jazakhallah for sharing sis :D

w'salam
 
Study in small sections, then take a brief break, and then return to studying. So, study for 30 minutes or an hour, take a break for 5-10 minutes, then go back to studying.

When you've been studying all day, stop at the end of the day when you're getting very tired and can't concentrate.

When trying to remember information, try to figure out something that will connect that information to something you know.

Eat a snack when you start to feel tired. Or get up and walk/stretch a bit.

Before a test, review all information. Flashcards and rewriting notes is helpful.

Taking one day off a week, when you do something fun and no studying will refresh you.

This is what's worked for me, and I'm studying nursing.
 
Haven't browsed through the replies sufficiently and I shall insha'Allah
My own idea of study tips.. depends on how competitive or I should say militant you are.. here is my ten step program to success ...
1- start with great stationary.. I love getting those calendars with a nice tabular array so you can chart your progress. I believe that to be an essential an absolute essential!.. put everything you've done down.. I can look at my calendar and know exactly what I did on july 12 from 12-5
or what I did on wed May 16th at 8 Am-- even put down how much time you took for lunch or a break..
and those days when I have goofed off.. I give myself demerits -- if I get ten demerits then --- well you can punish yourself in the way you please..
2-indulge go out there and get yourself a great fountain pen you deserve it :lol:
3- live a life of hermitage.. yes maybe the cyber world will be your far away escape on some days.. maybe you'll alienate your family and friends.. but it doesn't matter.. because you have a goal and it is to excel..
4- don't preoccupy yourself with the progress of others around you or your aunti whose daughter or son has a B.S, M.S, M.D, PhD in three different fields by age 13.. I don't know why folks always bring such topics of how wonderful their kids or the neighbors kids, this is about you.. value yourself and chart your progress.. you are racing and struggling against your own self not hanging around other people's achievements.
5- remember that slow and consistent, uniform steps are key to getting there, not cramming two nights before a test.
6- if you have a difficulty with any subject raise your hand and ask questions.. chances are if you are clueless other people in your class are clueless too.. except for that one smelly unkempt kid in the corner, but who cares about him..
7- don't let your work pile on you.. honestly if you say I am tired today, will make up for time lost this weekend you are doomed.. the key is to break things down so you aren't overwhelmed
8- if a concept isn't explained to you clearly buy one of those books for dummies.. I think they are excellent.. I got to tell you back when I was doing organic chem I wish I had one of those, would have saved me painful long hours into the morning for a mediocre outcome.
9- get close to God.. he is your true friend your only sincere friend.. and the only one you can beg..
10- you are on your way to be a productive member of this umma insha'Allah
 
Salams,

Wow, purestAmbrosia your 10step programme to success is excellent :thumbs_up reallly gud advise sister :D After reading it i have honestly learnt a thing or two..JazakAllah Khair :)

Keep the wiked advise cumin sister, im sure other people are benefitting from it too! :)

W'salam ukhtee
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p.s Spazzburd, ur tips are :thumbs_up too! :)
 

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