The Process of Becoming a Good Student and Excelling in Academics

Becoming an Excellent Student

The educational institution is place where students learn so that they may have a bright future by selecting a career path they wish to pursue. Poor grades mean that the student would not be able to pursue his or her dreams and is most likely to drop out of school. The goal of this paper is to discuss the process of becoming a good student and excelling in academics in the lights of broad and diverse academic resources.

Overview

Survey conducted by Jansen & Bruinsma, indicates that good students are most likely to get better jobs and have interest in things they want to learn and therefore, they are most likely to have successful careers and may prosper financially. The goal of school and college education is to ensure that youngsters can have better jobs and have access to basic necessities of life. According to Grites & Gordon, students with strong academic background and grades are most likely to be preferred for jobs as compared to those who have low grades. Furthermore, with the new trends and development in technology, higher education along with strong academic background and grades can assist the individual to standout and may increase his or her chances to get a job. Therefore, it is essential that students focus on their studies rather than fashion trends for a better future.

Process of becoming Good Student

The process of becoming a student is not difficult. It only requires commitment, devotion and proper time management. The first strategy is to study effectively and to become active in classroom and pay attention to what the instructor is teaching. It is essential to take part within the classroom. Daily review of what was studied must be done right after the class ends. Difficult subjects must be tackled at the last. The next strategy is to manage time and to prioritize work. Time management can help students to become organize and manage their activities and can help them to study effectively and save time. Furthermore, it also helps in defining goals and objectives and can create a balanced lifestyle. The third strategy that can help students to become better students is developing study habits gradually, until it becomes systematic and regular. Therefore, it is essential to develop interest in subjects taught at school and writing down questions if the student cannot understand a particular subject. The goal of writing down questions is to stimulate the brain. Another important strategy is to ensure that students not down what is being taught to them in their classroom. Notes taken from class can easily be reviewed

Lastly, students must ensure that they increase their reading and listening skills, which can be useful in doing assignments.

Conclusion

In recent times, students mostly concentrate on improving their social status and reputation rather than focusing on their studies. Their goal is to ensure that they are up to date with the trends set by the popular students within the educational institution in order to ensure that they are accepted by them socially. Time management, devotion and commitment can help students to become better students.

References:

Jansen, E. P. and Bruinsma, M. Explaining achievement in higher education. Educational Research and Evaluation, 11(3):235-252.
Grites, T., & Gordon, V. Developmental academic advising revisited. NACADA Journal, 20(1), 12-15.