Back to School Guide
By: Faustina Canika Zhu
Edited by: Fiorina Siamir
As the month-long end-of-year break comes to a close, it's time to bid farewell to the holiday festivities and gear up for a return to school. After enjoying the Christmas and New Year holidays, it is time to be productive again after the holidays and stay consistent with your grades.
Firstly, it is important to set realistic goals for yourself that you wish to achieve in the new year. Some examples can include achieving a specific grade point for a subject. By setting goals, students not only take responsibility of their academic progress but also develop essential skills like self-discipline, resilience, and effective time management.
Moreover, students can set a timetable for themselves to ensure consistent self-study and aid them in meeting their deadlines easier. This method can prevent procrastination and help students have better time management as they can go by a fixed schedule to help them stay organized and study consistently throughout the year.
Furthermore, creating a desiccated study space that is free of distractions from gadgets and family members can also help students focus better on their studies.
This can increase the efficiency in covering the content of different subjects as they are protected from addictions to such things as games and movies on their mobile devices.
To enhance your experience in school for the new year, students can consider participating in extracurricular activities. Investigate clubs and organizations that are related to your interests to create a well-rounded profile. This aids in making connections with people of different levels with similar interests.
In conclusion, it is important to have a good relaxation time that can help you deal with stress management, as school work can sometimes be overwhelming, and students need some time to cope with the stress. Remember to look out for opportunities and have good time management to enjoy an amazing school year.
Attending orientations before coming back to school can be extremely helpful in getting an overview of what will happen throughout the year and the things you should be aware of. This can let students prepare beforehand regarding the workload that they will be having, which allows them to prepare better for the things that are due to come.