As you begin your journey through education at third level, sometimes it is hard to feel that you will stay afloat. But be assured that you will, and that it can be done.
Remember that doing a degree is a bit like eating an elephant! It may seem to be impossible, but it can be done if you take it one bite at a time.
An important point to take into account, is that at third level you are expected to take an active role in your own learning. While you will have tutors and lecturers, their role is to provide you with material to facilitate your learning, and to guide and support you in your course of study. But it is you, the student, that must organise your own learning. You must be active in following up lecture topics with your own study and reading. You must also be active in organising your time to enable you to cover the required work, and to submit assignments efficiently and on time.
One of the most stressful requirements for many first year students is the need to engage in academic writing. If you want to learn a little more about this, please follow the links above to some resources on essay writing, research and other relevant topics.
If you want to enhance your study strategies I strongly suggest that you follow the link to the VARK website that is found in the Preferred Learning Styles section. Taking the online test will enable you to discover your preferred learning style and to customise your note-taking and study strategies to maximise retention of studied material.
And just remember, you can eat that elephant!
Remember that doing a degree is a bit like eating an elephant! It may seem to be impossible, but it can be done if you take it one bite at a time.
An important point to take into account, is that at third level you are expected to take an active role in your own learning. While you will have tutors and lecturers, their role is to provide you with material to facilitate your learning, and to guide and support you in your course of study. But it is you, the student, that must organise your own learning. You must be active in following up lecture topics with your own study and reading. You must also be active in organising your time to enable you to cover the required work, and to submit assignments efficiently and on time.
One of the most stressful requirements for many first year students is the need to engage in academic writing. If you want to learn a little more about this, please follow the links above to some resources on essay writing, research and other relevant topics.
If you want to enhance your study strategies I strongly suggest that you follow the link to the VARK website that is found in the Preferred Learning Styles section. Taking the online test will enable you to discover your preferred learning style and to customise your note-taking and study strategies to maximise retention of studied material.
And just remember, you can eat that elephant!