Efficiency and Organization in Academics
What does it mean to be an organized and efficient student?
13 Ways Adult Ed. and College Students Can Finish Programs Faster
13 Ways Adult Ed. and College Students Can Finish Programs Faster
Being a student and succeeding at it means developing strong organizational skills, goal-setting, and efficiency.
Throughout elementary, middle, high school, and adult school levels, kids are juggling multiple subject areas - they are not just learning mathematics or just learning social studies; they are learning various contents and must develop organizational skills to successfully complete them all, learning as optimally as possible.
Being an organized student involves doing things as systematically and efficiently as possible to get the most out of your educational journey.
With organization skills and efficiency, many of the reasons listed above can and will be overcome. Procrastination, lack of time management, lack of preparation for college can be overcome learning the organizational skills needed. Those skills will also help a student fight the fear of failure and build the confidence necessary to successfully complete a college program.
Dissertations and studies are showing students who have strong organizational skills perform better than their counterparts and complete programs in a timely manner. The importance of teaching students early on how to have proper organizational skills and time management can help set them up for success in the future. As successbydesign.com states, an organizes student has:
- Has an improved educational experience;
- Critical thinking skills;
- Independence;
- Ability to follow directions;
- Capability to earn better grades
- And more.
This page contains links, documents, and resources to help you, if you always feel like you're behind and can't get to do the things you need to do.
13 Ways Adult Ed. and College Students Can Finish Programs Faster
13 Ways Adult Ed. and College Students Can Finish Programs Faster
13 Ways Adult Ed. and College Students Can Finish Programs Faster
There are many reasons why students do not succeed in school.
Studenomics.com has an article that lists several reasons why college students fail, including:
· Working long hours
· Too much time spent partying
· Not being prepared enough
· Family problems
· Programs being too demanding
· Choosing the wrong programs
An article by uglywriters.com also gives a lack of preparation as a cause for failure. It also sites:
· Lack of time management
· Procrastination
· Fear of failure
· Sense of entitlement
· Lack of self-esteem/too much self-confidence
Here are 13 tips, techniques, and strategies for surviving and completing adult school, college, and university programs on time.
1) Wake Up as Early as Possible.
The night before, plan what you can do when you awake - write a paper, study for exam, make flashcards, do research, etc. By doing this, you are setting yourself up for waking up with a game plan!
2) Plan the next day very carefully.
There is absolutely no time to waste, especially if you are in school and working. Before the start of a new day, it's best to plan hour by hour what needs to happen to stay as efficient with time and energy as possible. What happens between 5 am and 7 am? What happens between 7 am and 8 am? What happens between 8 am and 9 am? Plan, plan, plan!
3) Inform friends and family.
Friends and family members should be understanding and supportive. As a student, you cannot attend family events or gatherings of friends for a while as time is dedicated to studying and finishing programs.
Is It Worth Getting a Master's Degree or a Doctoral Degree?
How to Study in a Crowded Place | Strategies, Tips, and Techniques for Achieving Success
How to Study in a Crowded Place | Strategies, Tips, and Techniques for Achieving Success
Questions
· Do you have a bachelor’s degree deciding whether you want to pursue a graduate degree?
· Do you want to get a master’s degree or doctoral degree but not sure if it is worth the time and money?
· Are you questioning whether a master’s or doctoral degree will help you personally or professionally?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, keep reading and use the information here to help guide your decision-making.
The Problem
The overarching problem with continuing in higher education is two-fold: money and time.
Money
According to FinAid.org, an average master’s degree can cost anywhere from $30,000 to $120,000. An average doctoral degree may cost as much as $30,000 per year.
Master's degrees typically help individuals advance in their careers to become experts in an area that strongly interests them. Whether they are pursuing a promotion, a career change, or even to start their own business in a certain area or concentration, a master's degree helps them gain the knowledge necessary to become experts in their field of study.
Time
Most master’s degree programs take two years to complete. However, doctoral degrees can take almost three times as much time, depending on the program. According to USNews.com, the average time to finish a Ph.D. is 5.8 years. Furthermore, it is estimated that over 50% of students who begin a Ph.D. program never actually finish. The average length of time it takes to finish a doctoral degree is estimated at four to six years.
How to Study in a Crowded Place | Strategies, Tips, and Techniques for Achieving Success
How to Study in a Crowded Place | Strategies, Tips, and Techniques for Achieving Success
How to Study in a Crowded Place | Strategies, Tips, and Techniques for Achieving Success
Questions
· Are you a student living in a noisy or crowded house?
· Do you try to squeeze in study time but everywhere you go, it seems there is lots of noise present?
· Are you a student living in a crowded home where it is difficult to concentrate?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, this article and the strategies could help you study in a crowded place. It is challenging, but it is possible to make it happen successfully and achieve academically!
Introduction
It can be challenging to focus and study when a student does not have a quiet place to sit and concentrate on reading and writing. Studies in the past have proven time and time again how distractions and noise can hinder academic success and achievement. Noise and distractions are more common in crowded homes and study areas. Edweek.org suggests even moderate background noise can be distracting and cause problems if it is consistent over time. When a student is attempting to focus and concentrate, noise and distractions can be overwhelming, even causing anger and frustration. For some students, that anger and frustration could lead to giving up on studying altogether.
The Problem
Private, comfortable, and noise-free study areas are amenities and luxuries many students cannot afford. Some students live in a dormitory where noise is ample and distracting. Other students live in a single-family home where multiple families reside due to a lack of financial resources. There simply isn’t enough square footage to afford everyone his or her private, comfortable, noise-free space to study. Even an overcrowded school or classroom can distract students and make it difficult to focus and concentrate.