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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests how to avoid improper use of a backpack:
Wear both shoulder straps.
Make sure both straps are tight.
Don’t overload the backpack, and keep it well-organized.
Take out items you don’t need.
Work on strengthening back muscles.
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1. Engage in Active Reading
Stay focused and get involved in your reading. Read the review questions then actively seek out the answers to them within the text. Gather information and access that information critically. By using this technique of active reading, you are storing the information you find in your long-term memory.
2. Increase Your Concentration
There are a couple of ways to increase your concentration. First, find a quiet place to study. This can be an empty classroom or a quiet bookstore. Second, make a study date. This means that you should clear your schedule to avoid potential distractions. Lastly, let others know your plans. Your friends and family are less likely to intrude on you when they know you’re busy studying. Putting a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on your door may help.
3. Manage Your Time
Do not over-extend yourself. Don’t try to read, say, all 300 pages of your assigned reading in one sitting. Break down your reading assignment into smaller sections and schedule times (study dates) to read them. This makes the whole process a lot less overwhelming and a lot more manageable.
4. Keep an Eye Out for Signal Words
Signal words are cues within the text that should be treated as ‘red flags’. These cues let us know that the following material is important and should be paid attention to. Some signal words and phrases include: ‘Key Features’, ‘especially relevant’, ‘a significant factor’, ‘noteworthy’, and ‘of primary concern’.
5. Start With Difficult Material
Always start with the most difficult material. You will have the most energy at the beginning of your studies; this is the perfect time to get the hard stuff out of the way. Difficult material is also good to read over more than once. So if you read it at the beginning of your studies, then again at the end; you will have a much better chance at remembering that material. Also, reading out loud id known to help make difficult concepts more clear.
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Take Personal Responsibility
The days of bringing a note home to your parents are over. College life is sink or swim. You are going to be held accountable for your actions. Don’t make excuses. Learn from your setbacks. Adjust your work habits. Improve your study skills. Do what you need to do to make yourself the very best student possible.
Set College and Career Goals
Before setting your course schedule, sit down with your parents and your academic advisor to discuss your options. Determine your career goals and write them down. This will become your guide for your college years.
It is also important to study the current marketplace and position yourself accordingly. Don’t just take courses based on your current interests. Try to envision the path in which participants in your line of work are going.
Develop a Scheduling System
Invest in a day planner and/or calendar. Many computers feature free software or downloadable versions of products that you can use to manage your weeks. These days, many students use a PDA of some kind. Choose a system that fits you and stick with it.
Take a look at: The Unofficial Guide to Managing Time.
Actively Participate in Class and Study Groups
Make sure you attend every class and get there on time! Get involved in a study group. If there are not any available, create your own with some other students in your class. Do not be a passive student during class. Sit up straight, stay awake and remain focused.
Learn to Manage Your Feelings
Don’t let yourself be overcome by stress, emotion, etc. Instead, apply yourself as best you can, and realize that you can’t control everything. You can only do what you can do. There’s no point in worrying about that which is outside of your control or influence.
Check out: Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life.
