STUDY SKILLS

Why do we have to seek knowledge? 1. It is one of the fardhu 'ain. 2. To appreciate the unique importance given by the religion of Islam in seeking knowledge. In order to be successful in life, we have to: 1. Having intention 2. Making efforts 3. Doing prayer and Tawakkul 4. Approval and blessing from God, parents and lecturers/teachers MEMORY VS BRAIN Brain is an organ It is every one's ability to store, maintain and remember informations and experiences. As for me, after doing all the activities to specify which side is a dominant for me, i got that dominant in left side and a bit in right side :) Computer Analogies Encoding/ input ( computer- keyboard, camera; human- the 5 senses; ears, mouth, nose, skin, eyes) Storage ( computer- hard disk, thumbdrive; human- 3 types of memory- SM, STM, LTM) Retrieval/ output ( computer- computer screen, printer; human- writing, talking ) MEMORY & SENSORY MEMOR...

In order to reach our goals, time management is also one of the significant components,  What is time management? Time management” is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities. Good time management enables you to work smarter – not harder – so that you get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are high. Failing to manage your time damages your effectiveness and causes stress. Optimizing Study Time;  Set a normal routine  Use a quite environment  Set achievable goals  Understand your limits Organizing Study Time; Once you've developed a term calendar, weekly schedule, and daily schedule, there are several other strategies that will help you accomplish more and make the most effective use of your time. These include: Prioritize your assignments. As you progress through your education, you'll find the topics of study become more complex, the work load more demanding ...

"Setting goal is the first in turning the invisible to visible"- tony robert  What is goal setting? Goal setting is the process of deciding what you want to accomplish and devising a plan to achieve the result you desire.  It systematically bring you in the right way in getting you to the best result  In order to accomplish it, you must have planned what you got to do in your way to achieve the result you have wanted Everyone must set up at least a goal to achieve the best one in your entire life; as for me, my goals are:  Gradute on time  Get good pointer which is 3.5 and above  Dean's list every semester (ANC) Effective goals statements It must be achievable and realistic; if you want to challenge yourself, setting goals too high may fail and demoralize your staff so look at goals and determine if they are too lofty. It also must have be specific and well-defined; being specific and well-defined is the foundation for any goals...

What are the differences between school and university? Leaving secondary school and entering a university is a big adjustment for many students. If a student is aware of some of these differences, they will be better prepared for the changes 
in attitudes and behaviours necessary for success. Some of the differences between high school and university are as follows: Classes are usually larger than those in secondary school and there are many more students on the university campus. Students are responsible for making their own class schedules and following them conscientiously. Instruction is primarily through lecture format with students taking notes independently. Student progress and attendance is not generally closely monitored by instructors. Students need to be self-directed and are expected to be independent. There is, generally, less ongoing contact with instructors and less individual attention unless initiated by students. There are fewer hours of in-class time...