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When the students enter the university they collide with many problems: payment for the studying, poor time management, lack of free time and many essential tasks. One of the most difficult tasks for the students refers to the exams. The students often receive very difficult questions to answer during the exam. To get good academic grades the students have to pay attention on the strategy which can help them to answer difficult exam questions. The process of question answering during the exam consists of three main stages: 1) translation of the question into other words, which are simpler and easier to understand; 2) read each type of the question several types and form the plan of the answer; 3) use the described strategy of the question answering.
 
Each word can be translates into other words and in these case the question cab be simpler. The surrounding of the words can help the students to understand the common meaning of the question and find the key of the task.
 
The next recommendation is to use the general questions to the exam task, for example: “what do I know about…?”
 
Before to make the final answer, try several answers and try to guess which answer will suit the teacher and which answer is right. Try to be flexible during the examination. Sometimes you will not give the right answers on the exam questions. In this case you have to choose the best variant. But do not leave the empty space in the control paper.
 
During the exam try to use the method of logical reasoning. Find all possible answers and ask yourself: “what will happen in the case…?”
 
Sometimes the students collide with the problem during the solving of multiple choice tests, when more than one answer can be right. In this case the student has to do the following things:

1. pick up those options which you are sure in;
2. pick up those options which you are sure are incorrect;
3. select the best answer.

For the students the information gathering and goal formulating are the most important things. It helps the students to become successful and to achieve everything they want. Below main rules of the goal formulating process are described. When the student reads the text, he has to:

1. Read the title of the test. It will help to prepare for the content of the text.
2. Read the summary and introduction. This extract of the test can help the students to understand the main and the most important items and points of the text.
3. Be organized before you begin to read the text. All thoughts must be fresh.
4. Pay attention on all graphics, maps, charts, diagrams and never miss them.
5. Pay attention on the aids – face print, text in italics, chapter objective, questions in the end of the chapter. All these tips can help you to understand better the text and to sort received information.

The questions help the students to concentrate. After reading try to ask yourself as much questions as possible concerning the text. The better and completer are the questions, the better is the understanding. When the student tries to answer the questions, he motivates his mind to think and to argue.
 
The students have to make a plan and a structure of the text in the mind. After reading they have to try to form the content of the text in the mind according to this plan.
 
After reading the students have to recite the content of the text. It trains the mind and helps the students to remember all essential information. Do not read the next part of the text until you understand the previous.
 
Try to organize your memory. Compare the heading with the content of the text after reading. Refresh in the memory main items of the text.

During the studying in the educational institutions the students have to remember much educational information. There are un general two types of mind work. The first type is the general remembering. It means that the students have to understand and remember the main idea. This type of memory work is very useful, especially for such university disciplines and subjects, as social sciences, arts, literature.
 
The second type is so – called verbal memorizing. It means that the students have to remember the same words which the teacher says. This type of memory is useful for such disciplines, as mathematic, engineering, law, science, dramatic and foreign languages. All these subjects need the students to remember particular words, rules, formulas, etc.
 
But the problem is that the students do not always realize which type of memory they have to use in the particular case. Below several main rules concerning these two types of memory work are described.

1. First of all the students have to understand exactly what they must to remember. When the student understands the subject, it is easier to learn it. Besides, in this case the student will fix new information in their minds faster.
2. The next step is to divide all educational materials into several manageable parts and to learn them gradually.
3. The second type of memorizing needs to repeat essential material several times. It can be made during the free time – during the walk or sport activities.
4. The students have to be interested in the things they learn. In this case they will have better motivation to remember.
5. First of all the students have to learn the most important things.
6. Try to make the studying materials impressive. For is try to make the illustrations, examples and applications.
7. Try to use the graphic forms of studying.
8. Make the plan or the list of the key words for each topic.
9. Try to use the associative memory.

Studying in the university is very exciting, impressive and in the same time very complicated period in the people`s life. The students have to take into account several rules to be successful in the studying and to have excellent academic grades. The main tips are listed below.

1. To study effectively and to have good knowledge the students have to make the notes carefully and improve the system of noting during the studying process.
2. The next rule is to listen carefully to the teachers and professors.
3. It is desirable also to stay open minded and to analyze all educational materials even if you are not agree with the opinion of the teacher.
4. If you have a question, do not be shy to ask.
5. While making the notes develop your own system which includes abbreviations, punctuation, margins, etc.
6. Make the notes in the large notebook. The only benefit of small notebooks is that it is easy to carry them. But it is more convenient to use large notebook and use it for several subjects.
7. Leave blank spaces in the notebook. In the future you can write down additional material there and to make helpful notes.
8. Do not write down everything that the teacher says. It is necessary to note only main things. It is better to spend more time listening and thinking. But sometimes it is better to write as much as possible. All depends on the subject, theme and teacher.
9. Usually during the lectures the teachers present the major points, the minor points and the examples. It is very important for the students to classify all these items carefully and pick out the most important things.
10. The next recommendation is to note to the notebooks al l information from the board. Usually it is the key items and it will be very useful when the student will prepare for the exam.
11. Sit as close as possible to the teacher. In this case you will hear everything and will not miss important information.

The students have to make many notes during the studying in the university. So the skills of proper note making and notes edition are necessary for them. Below main recommendations concerning the note editing are given.
 
1.First of all the students have to edit their note as soon as possible after lecture, when the key moments of the theme are fresh and the students still remember all educational material. The main reasons to edit the notes right after the classes are:

• If the lecture is still fresh, the students can write down the examples and facts which you forget to write down during the lecture. Besides, sometimes the students have the questions concerning the lecture and they can consult with the teacher and ask all essential questions after lecture. Moreover, you can use the help of classmates, graduate assistant and friends. Note all useful and important key phrases into your notebook.
• The students will remember the educational material better and for longer period of time if they will edit the noted right after the lecture. According to the researches the students have to edit the notes during 24 hours after the lecture.

2.When the students recopy the notes they have to use the method of annotation. It is very convenient for further work with a text. The following advices can help to deal with your notes:

• Underline all important phrases and key statements.
• Create your own signal marks such as asterisks to pay attention on the important information.
• Leave the blank spaces in the notebook to coordinate the text with the notes and marks.
• Use a summary in the end of the notes.
• Use markers to mark out the important names, dates, formulas, concepts and phrases.
• Write the questions to the text.

For students time scheduling is very important. If they arrange their time in the proper way they do not waste time and do everything they have to do. There are many types of time schedules. One of the most important schedules is the long range schedule, for example, schedule for semester. Main recommendations how to plan time for studying semester are given below.

1. Plan time for studying. According to the researches the students have to study independently about two hours a day besides class work. It includes term papers, library work, themes, etc). If the students are very clever and talented they can study less time.
2. Study every day in the same time. The studying must be systematic. If the student studies in the same time, he is more motivated the studying becomes a habit.
3. Find the use of hours during studying day. Usually the students miss the time between the classes and brakes. During this time the students can repeat the material and edit the notes or prepare the questions for the teacher.
4. Plan the periods of studying. Each student has to plan particularly what subject he will study in the particular time.
5. Space periods of studying. The students must have free time and must relax between the studying sessions. Each hour of studying needs ten minutes of relaxation. It will give you fresh thoughts and strength.
6. Plan weekly reviews. The students have to study every day and on the weekend they can review the material they were learned during the week.
7. Have unscheduled time to be flexible. You can have unexpected tasks and unscheduled time can help you to deal with them.
8. Have time for recreation, relaxation, sport and entertainment activities. This time must be planned last, when all essential events and activities are also in the schedule.

The students in the university have to combine many activities: work, studying, sport activities, volunteer work, free time, etc. The main skill for the students is the time managements and self – motivation. Below main recommendations concerning effective work are given.
 
Do not begin any business in the time you have to study. If you will do it, you will think about unfinished work and the studying would not be effective. According to the research the uncompleted activities worry the person for a long period of time and it is impossible to forget about it. Because of it the students have to study in the same time every day. Do not begin the conversation with your friends and do not watch TV if you have several free minutes before studying. If you will follow this advice you will develop the habit of self concentration and self motivation.
 
Usually the students have many things to do in the same time. To make the studying process easily, try to divide all educational material into several small parts and try to make the intermediate goals. Fix the time you want to finish the intermediate stages. This method will increase the effectiveness of the studying and will help you to concentrate better and faster. Reward yourself after achievement of the small goals.
 
Have a notebook and pencil on the desk. Sometimes during the studying process you can think about some tasks you have to do. You do not have to look aside from the educational material. Just write down your thoughts on the piece of paper.
 
Try to relax before you begin to study. If you think that the studying is unpleasant, it will be unpleasant. Try to find the motivating reasons to study in the particular time. You will be ready to work if you will be completely relaxed physically and mentally.

The students during the studying in the university have to do many things and they must have skills of time management and self – motivation. Below some methods to concentrate and to study more effective are presented.
 
If you are tired and cannot study, make a break and think about pleasant things or do something pleasant. If you will staring into a textbook and try to read something without result, the book will become a symbol punishments and boredom for you. Do not leave your studying place, just look aside from the studying materials. If you will change the activities, your mind will become fresh and you will think about your work again.
 
If you have much to do, try to divide all educational materials into small sessions and learn them gradually. It is easier to achieve the small goals. Make the 10 minutes breaks after hour of studying. Reward yourself for small achievements, for example, make a pleasant conversation, eat a sweet or go to the cinema.
 
If you cannot focus and concentrate on the educational material try to count in the mind. Do not pay attention on the distractions and do not study near the TV, music and your friends. Do not answer the questions and buy the answer machine. In this case you will not miss the important call and will study properly. Create your own symbol of studying. It can be clothes or color or statuette. When you will see such symbol you will concentrate automatically.
 
Pay attention on the time management and tine scheduling. Try to study in the same time and in the same place every day. Make the studying in the particular time your habit. In several months it will be easier to study automatically in the same time. Besides, try to learn the same subject in the particular time. It will increase the effectiveness of your studying.

When the students enter the university they collide with new experience and many tasks they have to do. It is quite hard for the students of first year to study properly and to manage their time in such way to have time for studying, work, entertainment, sport and other activities.
 
First of all the student has to choose the place at home which will be the work and study place. The students must study there are must avoid to do other activities there except studying. The study place must have good lightening, ventilating and environment. The students have to choose the place which is quite and which is free of different distractions, such as TV, radio, phone and people. The students can study in their own room in the library, in vacant classroom or in the study hall. The students must have appropriate atmosphere in the studying place and concentrate there during long period of time. Usually people came to the classrooms and they are ready to study because the classroom is a special place for studying. Try to make the same place in your own home.
 
The next step refers to the time planning. Before to begin the studying process, fix the time you plan to finish on the paper. This paper will be the reflection of your goal. In this case the students are very concentrated and motivated. Besides, they study more effective and they are more productive. The next day try to fix more complicated goal and make everything in time. But do not make unreal goals. Study in the convenient race and feel comfortable. Do not forget to make the breaks during the studying.
 
Try to create your own symbol of studying. When you will see this symbol you will concentrate and will be ready to work. It can be color, clothes or totem. It will be the ceremony of concentration.

Usually the students have to do much work and to study a lot. To be successful and to achieve the studying goals each students must have time management skills and to use them in a proper way. First of all the students have to learn to study several hours a day, to be motivated and focused.
 
One of the most important things concerning the effective and productive studying is the preparation of the place for studying. The main recommendations to make the working place comfortable and appropriate for the studying are described below.

1. First of all the student has to devote the time in the working area exceptionally to the studying. They do not have to write letters there, to communicate with friends, to eat or to watch TV.
2. The place for studying must be good ventilated and good lightened. Avoid the distractions in the studying area.
3. The studying area must be equipped with all essential things, such as writing materials, pencils, paper and dictionaries. Besides, in the studying area the students must have particular place for writing.
4. Buy the answering machine for the telephone. It will help you to study without interrupting and do not miss the important phone calls.
5. Do not create you studying area near the window, as there are many distractions in the yard.
6. Remove all distraction factors from the working area, such as music recorder, TV, etc. All these things will prevent the concentration and you will spend more time to focus on the educational materials.
7. If you have to study a lot during long period of time, divide all educational material into several small sessions and make the breaks every hour.
8. Create your own study schedule and avoid the routine during studying.
9. Reward yourself after achievement of the small goals.