Friday, November 18, 2011

COLLEGE LIFE

From assignments to managing your extracurricular life, it is no secret that college life can be a lot to handle. It is easy to let things get a little disorganized. Homework, classes and social activities are likely taking up much of your time, leaving you little opportunity to think about logical ways to improve and streamline your habits.
A University of Michigan professor, Piers Steel, conducted a study that unveiled that 75 percent of college students consider themselves procrastinators, which had a direct correlation to decreased happiness and health. You can avoid procrastinating by staying organized, which can boost your academic performance and make everything a lot easier. Here are some simple ways you can regain control of your academic life and avoid getting lost in the world of procrastination:
1. Write things down. It sounds simple because it is! As long as you arm yourself with a datebook and a calendar, you should have no trouble remembering when you have to complete projects or meet with your study group. Keep a calendar posted where you can easily see it, and mark important dates in red. Creating a simple to-do list every day will remind you of what you need for the tasks ahead. Just keep a notepad and use it to jot down your necessary activities. Check items off as you complete them.
2. Separate your class materials. There is nothing worse than walking into your math class and realizing you've brought your Science books. It's also not helpful to keep one giant notebook with pages from every class. When you go back and study your materials, you don't want to be bogged down trying to find them. If you get a different folder or binder for each class, you can keep all of your papers and assignments together in one place and always have them available.
3. Treat studying and doing homework like you would a lecture. If you designate a set time for each activity, you'll be more likely to do it rather than getting caught up in a television show or putting it off to hang out with friends. There is no better feeling than knowing you're ahead of the game, and overcoming procrastination by organizing your life is an easy way to get you there.

Friday, November 11, 2011

COLLEGE LIFE

The main purpose of the undergraduate college is to get into a professional graduate school.Getting ahead means more than choosing a career and finding a program that suits your goals. It's all about understanding your desired career path, figuring out how to make career training work for you, and navigating your way to the brightest future for you. Those who do best at fulfilling their education and career goals take it step by step: That means exploring every area of what you intend to do -- from picturing yourself in a profession, finding a graduate school that will provide the training you need, and being able to afford it and/or apply for financial aid.

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An effective study routine is essential to progressing academically. If you have already solidified your test preparation skills, you'll need an appropriate location to practice them. Not every venue is conducive to concentration, but some of the following spaces should provide a comfortable, quiet space to review for any exam.
The Librarylibrary-studying
1. Most libraries have plenty of tables and quiet corners with minimal distractions.
2. Computers are usually available so you can easily integrate online research into your studies.
3. Wireless free internet (WiFi) may be accessible, enabling you to bring your laptop and connect if necessary.
4. Books and other printed material are abundant and are good resources if you have any questions while studying.
5. Librarians can help you locate exactly what you need.
A Friend's House
Reviewing course material with a friend who's in your class can be better than studying alone.
1. Quiz each other on the material or devise a game to enhance your retention of important terms or equations.
2. Ask questions and compare notes to ensure you're covering everything.
3. When you take a break from studying, you can relax with your friend and recharge for the next session.
A Coffee Shop
If you've been studying for a while and could use a caffeine boost, head over to the local coffee shop and bring your study materials.
1. Many chains now offer WiFi so you can connect to the network and go online while you sip your latte.
2. Find a seat in the rear where there are less distractions.
3. Facing your back to the door can help you stay focused while you study diligently.
All these are the best ways to study for exams and during college.

COLLEGE LIFE

As college students, we have all declared a major (or will select one at some point before graduation) to pursue. In many situations, there are also a handful of other students in your class on the same path. This can be great for a variety of reasons. You will have a group of peers that will enjoy many of the same classes and frustrations. You will have someone to lean on if you forget the homework or need a study group. However, following exactly the same path of everyone else in your major is not the best idea.
Now, I’m not suggesting moving in the opposite direction simply because everyone else is going another. This is not about non-conformity,it’s about opportunity. Regardless of your major, you must find a way to stand out of the crowd. I’m suggesting that students find an extracurricular activity or organization that they wouldn’t have normally become involved with, and run with it.


Yet another problem of college life is sleeping which distracts many students in academics. I am a victim of all of this infographic’s reasons for not sleeping. I’m a typical college student—I put sleep last on my list of priorities frequently, until I crash and absolutely need to go to bed. So, in addition to your standard rules for better sleep habits, I've learned some more tricks to squeeze in as much sleep as I can. Take a look at this infographic and check out my 5 tips below.
Student sleep : Sleep deprivation among college students

Friday, November 4, 2011

COLLEGE LIFE

Oakland university is one of the best universities in our country.Here is some pictorial view of Oakland university.

COLLEGE LIFE

Here are some of the pictorial representation of college life.
 

COLLEGE LIFE

Here's what I want to talk about this week: alcohol. It's a word that, to many kids my age, has become nearly synonymous with ‘college.'
college dorm roomThroughout high school, I was very involved with a drug  and alcohol prevention program called Anti Alcoholics  Almost all of my friends were also involved with the program, so I wasnever around alcohol. I never felt pressure to drink, and I had no desire to do so.
In that light, college is a very different atmosphere for me. Alcohol is everywhere — it's almost unavoidable. Regardless of if they are 21 or not, kids are drinking constantly. People pregame — drink before an event — just about everything imaginable. The weekends revolve around drinking. And, unlike responsible adults, most people drink just to get drunk.
At Drake, going to bars is really popular, so lots of freshmen and sophomores use fake IDs which, like drinking underage, is illegal. Cops do occasionally bust the bars and parties, so having one might not be the best idea.
free cotton candyI do understand why drinking happens so often. With no parents around and easy access to it most of the time, people abuse their newfound freedom. With so many people drinking, lots of kids — especially freshmen — will drink just to fit in.
Part of me finds this frustrating. For 19 years, my friends and I had no problems having fun without being under the influence. Now, it seems, everyone thinks that they can't have fun if they're not intoxicated.
Truthfully, there is some pressure to drink. It's easy to feel left out when everyone is going out to the bars, but you don't want to. Even so, the pressure isn't too intense. If you're at party and tell someone you don't drink, they usually won't ask you again. Plenty of people don't drink, so it's no big deal if you decide not to. Plus, watching drunk people can be pretty hilarious.
For those sober-minded girls out there, never fear! There are still fun things to do without alcohol:
  • blink-182host a movie night in your room (you'll be surprised how many people you can squeeze in there!)
  • treat yourself to a nice dinner (there's tons of cool restaurants around campus and in the city!)
  • go to on-campus events (we got free cotton candy during homecoming week!)
  • stay in and do homework (there is nothingwrong with getting your work done ahead of time!)
  • scope out sweet concerts (so far this year I've seen May Day Parade, All Time Low, The Cab,Neon Trees, My Chemical Romance, AND Blink-182!)           


This is one side of the college but the Oakland university is very beautiful and  sophisticated campus.Students mostly are civilized.

Friday, October 28, 2011

College Life

Different people have different aims in life.All these aims can be earned through a channel called "College".College is one of the most important part of life and considered as the most challenging part of life.College life is very interesting and students can learn a lot of things from college.My college life is very smooth and fine.Oakland university is helping me a lot to achieve academic excellence and integrity.one of the most important thing about the college is channel of success.College is a complete channel of success  through which a person can reach to their aims.Last week Oakland university saw a very sad incident where two students were killed in a road accident on I75.I felt very sad about it.Overall college life is very interesting.College life can be enjoyed through various means including student organizations, athletics and music bands.All these components are the important part of every college.College can give people a lot of things to learn.College like Oakland university has a lot departments which can help students to become more advance in academics.Academics skill center at Oakland university is a very helpful department.Last week I went to Academics skills center for my calculus exam and the students their helped me a lot in  my exam.
Writing center in the library of Oakland university is also very helpful in increasing  the writing abilities of students.I went to writing center last week for my Com 101 essay and I got a lot of things  about my writing.All these things can help students to increase their academics  skills.Athletics is also a important component of college life.Athletics is also helpful in increasing the health and expanding the healthy life.All these things make college a perfect place to get knowledge. College is one of the golden parts of life which a person or student remember their whole life.Oakland university is very important part of my life because I spend my whole day at Oakland university.Oakland university has a lot resources.The best kept secret at Oakland university is the beautiful campus.The campus of Oakland university is very beautiful and evergreen.There are a lot of grassy plots at Oakland university which make it a extreme beautiful campus.The one important thing about the Oakland university is no charge for parking and technology which makes it unique from all other universities in the Michigan.It has also helped a lot of students which otherwise can not be able to pay all these dues.In conclusion I will say that college is such a resourceful ocean where students can earn their life.For me college is very important because it is like my home.College is the most important in now days to be successful  in life.According to the Labor Department of United States  the earnings of college graduates are 50% more than the earnings .This statistics completely show the importance of college life.Without college, getting a job is very difficult job because higher education is so common in the world that every country has a lot of students which are considered masters of education.So it is our responsibility to get good education through college in order to be successful in college and support our families in the future.So every body has to keep in mind all these things in order to be successful in their life.