SCHOOL's in SESSION. Recess is over!

Now whether your in high school, university, or college. Your attitude towards your education will affect your future. It's important to stay focused. It's a great feeling when you get your essay back or your test back and you see an "A". Now la FOCUSED diva, Zemara Dior has provided some tips to help you achieve success. [Now, I am a very social person.. I take time to talk with my friends, go to parties, and do my daily internet surfing. However, there's a way in which you can maintain your sociable personality.. WHILE being booksmart!]

1. Make a daily schedule

-This allows you to schedule your classes, the time in which to study, and the time in which you decide to relax or be socialable.

2. It's important to get enough sleep

-Whether you take short naps within the day [ie. on the train ride, bus ride, etc.] or go to sleep early, it is essential to get as much sleep so that you can be attentive in class

3. FOOD!

-Let's just say, food does the body good. Eating breakfast in the morning is very important. Pack snacks in your bag just in case you need that extra boost of energy to get you going through the day.

4. Read before class

-When you read your notes before a class, you are knowlegeable of the information that you are taking in when the professor explains it in further detail.

5. Take Notes

-When taking notes, do not write every word off of the powerpoint. How will you ever learn? Write down the important pieces of information in ways that you can understand. Coloured pens also help because it draws your attention to important information

6. Introduce yourself to a couple of people in each class

-This way if you miss a class, you won't miss information. You could contact the person in order to catch up.

7. Your professor/teacher doesn't bite [I'm sure]

-If you have a question or concern, don't be afraid to raise your hand. It's your education and your future! Sometimes, you got to shoot questions!

8. Last minute studying/projects: NO BUENO

-Do not leave your projects or studying till last minute because it only adds stress unto you. If each day, you contribute to doing a little bit of the project/studying; it will be easier for you.

I will be back with more helpful tips, I'm sure.