PROBLEM WITH STUDIES

 quick fixes for common study problems

PART 1

1. WHEN NOT UNDERSTANDING SOMETHING

We all know the feeling of sitting in a lecture hall or classroom, totally confused, but everyone around you seems to be having no problems at all. It’s a frustrating experience, but a simple one to fix: just speak up! If it’s a new topic or concept, you can pretty much guarantee that you’re not the only person struggling and tutors are always happy to explain something again.

2.YOU FIND A TOPIC BORING Let’s be honest, with so many modules on each degree course it’s not unlikely that at least one won’t be interesting to you. When this happens, it can be even harder than usual to motivate yourself to do the reading and assignments. Try to find an angle within the topic that interests you, or just knuckle down and be glad that most modules only last a few weeks!

3. YOU LOST MOTIVATION FOR THE COURSE

This is very common when you’re mid-way through a course that lasts several years; it can sometimes feel like you’re stuck on a never-ending treadmill of reading, assignments and lectures. Don’t worry, you are going to finish. Try to remind yourself why you’re doing your course by reading back over your earlier assignments and personal statement to try to recapture that initial spark of enthusiasm.