how do u people stay motivated when studying??? (1 Viewer)

[Minai]

95.25

I was actually aiming for 90, all year, to get into Commerce at Macquarie Uni...thank god I got higher...

I studied that much because I had to...it was basically cramming all my subjects, because I wasn't really 'learning' the stuff until close to trials

 

[tonberry_kun]

wot school & ranks etc.?

 

[Minai]

Manly High School...now renamed Manly Selective Campus

Ranks:
Eng Adv 25/104
Math 2u 35/100
Math 3u 29/48
Economics 5/13
Physics 18/32
Software Design 13/32 (in 2001)

HSC Marks:
Eng Adv 89
Maths 2u 89
Maths 3u 37
Economics 91
Physics 82 (only 1 unit counted for my UAI)
Software Design 79 (in 2001)

hope that reassures ppl that u dont need to be brilliant to get a good UAI, jus need to be motivated

 

[Loz#1]

Originally posted by Constip8edSkunk
stay away from computer, tv, and any form of electronics,

Easier said than done

 

[Newbie]

more like cant be done

 

[Loz#1]

I know...I should be studying...I have no excuse.

 

[Newbie]

i jigged school to study today
ended up watching jerry springer and harry potter movie 2

ahh feg :O

 

[Loz#1]

I can understand Jerry, but I can never forgive Harry.

 

[Newbie]

hahaha
.......i have no excuses

 

[pri]

i have my english trial on monday and I really shouldnt be here...bah who cares bout english n e wayz

 

[Juliet]

after u get your trial marks back, and the 2004 uac guide at the same time...your motivation sort of goes out the window...

 

[Loz#1]

The very little motivation I had in the first place anyway.

 

[deyveed]

Watching smart people movies helps because you kinda want to be like them.
e.g. finding forrester, good will hunting, k-pax (sorta), a beautiful mind etc.

For some reason, "I am Sam" works really well.

Oh. Going a little extreme here but researching on smart people can get you motivated. People like Steven Hawking and William James Sidis (i think he's the smartest guy in history).

Does anyone know of anymore smart people movies?

 

[Loz#1]

I love the way you put that....smart people movies.

 

[deyveed]

 

[Ghost1788]

This is what i do....
Lock my self in my study and kick anyone out of my room or anyone who dares approach it. I very sensitive to sound....very effective

I end up in a trance in which i just study, study study till i get tired or hungry
[usually afta 3-4 hrs]

give it a try... the hard bit is actually getting motivated to start but after that its smooth sailing

Ghost

 

[ameh]

giantlobster: i'm so good at convincing i'm shit, that i give up all together =/

 

[Jaydels]

i have the UAI i want (98.25) written everywhere. That seems to do the job

 

[s0k0y0e0]

I got told by a doctor that the best thing to eat when doing study for exams and stuff is apple juice and vitamin B!
They help with concentration and and stress and help the body do other stuff... :uhhuh:

Sorry not very useful; but I have a Berocca every day and drink apple juice when studying -> seems to help me stay motivated and I seem to be able to think clearer! Blah blah, I'm probably just shitting on, but yeah...go apple juice!

NB: I wrote this exact same reply in this thread ->
http://www.boredofstudies.org/community/showthread.php?t=6729&page=1&pp=15

 

[04er]

Just be motivated by the desire to be satisfied that you've done everything you possibly could have beginning from now until the end of the HSC.