If you are at University, then you should be trying to get the best result you can to enable you with the best chance in life as possible. The better your grade, the better your chances of landing that dream job you always wanted. But everyone is different, and everyone has their own way of studying and researching. Some people need total isolation and silence; others need more stimulus, working in groups, for example. Whatever your methods, if you want a top grade, there are some universal things that everyone needs to do:
Ability to focus
You need to be able to forget the rest of the world and focus on the job at hand. If you want the top grades, you have to be able to go to those nights out and read up and research. The more you know, the better your assignments will be and the better chance you will have at knowing the answer to some random question on an exam. Read widely and start your assignments and exam studying early. Set a routine for yourself and stick to it. Start assignments early and get a draft completed well ahead of the deadline. It may be an idea to get someone to read it for accuracy of facts, and for good grammar and sentence structure. It is up to you. But the earlier you start things, and the more effort you put into your work, the better.
Seek help
Never be too proud to ask questions if there is something you don’t understand. Pride really does come before a fall. Maybe ask the lecturer in private. If you want the best grades, you have to be willing to look a fool to get the best information. Also, if you are in a technical degree and have all the knowledge but lack the critical writing skills.. You don’t want to fall foul of the mark if you have the knowledge but lack the writing skills. So, invest in something that will help you.
Access as many resources as you can
Don’t limit yourself to a single resource, like one book, or university notes. The more resources you use, the greater your critical writing will be. Also, the better your depth of knowledge. There are so many ways to increase your understanding of a subject. Go to the libraries, use Google, Google books, see local experts in the field, visit museums and resource centres, speak to people, other students and the lecturers. Enter into discussions. You never know what you might find out. Sometimes the best information comes from the least likely sources, so keep an open mind and go into everything with the idea that you are about to learn something amazing. Everyone in this life has something to offer, we can all learn from each other, and everyone has a different perspective on things. This life is what we make it, and it is up to you to try your hardest in your degree.
I definitely agree that if you want to make the most of your time at university, which includes achieving the best grade you can, then you’ve got to have the right attitude about it. Seeking help when you need it is so important too. Some great tips here!
This is such a great post! I find that asking for help can be really hard, but it’s always worth asking just so you have the peace of mind and have all of the relevant information you need xx
What an incredible post. I did not get a first class degree at uni. I was happy with my mark at the end of a long road. I felt quite lost and didn’t have the guidance I needed – especially in my third year and it showed in my work and my confidence. I’m so glad that uni is behind me but it has helped me in my career!
Brilliant tips here Kayleigh, I think it’s so important to ask for help in whatever your course may be and to access the right type of resources to up your knowledge xx
Completely agree with seeking for help, I couldn’t have got my first without it! The lecturers/tutors are there to help you so it makes sense to use them!
Definitely agree with this! It can be scary to ask for help, but it can really help and lighten your mental load if nothing else.
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One of my biggest regrets at Uni was working too much alongside it. Not that I use my degree nowadays, but I didn’t get the result I wanted, ultimately because I wasn’t putting the time or effort into it. I really feel if it’s something you want to do & do well, you should put 100% into it… Something I didn’t do at the time. Eeek!
These sound like some great tips – I will pass them onto Fred as she just started uni and, having been off education for a bit, she might find them quite useful!
This is such a beneficial article for those who are in university or hoping to go to school soon. I never went to college, so I don’t know much about what’s involved (aside from a lot of studying and stress haha) but it’s good to have resources like this on-hand!
I definitely agree that if you want to make the most of your time at university, which includes achieving the best grade you can, then you’ve got to have the right attitude about it. Seeking help when you need it is so important too. Some great tips here!
This is such a great post! I find that asking for help can be really hard, but it’s always worth asking just so you have the peace of mind and have all of the relevant information you need xx
Such an amazing post! I am currently in my last year at uni and with finals approaching soon I definitely need to work on my focus.
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What an incredible post. I did not get a first class degree at uni. I was happy with my mark at the end of a long road. I felt quite lost and didn’t have the guidance I needed – especially in my third year and it showed in my work and my confidence. I’m so glad that uni is behind me but it has helped me in my career!
Rosie
Brilliant tips here Kayleigh, I think it’s so important to ask for help in whatever your course may be and to access the right type of resources to up your knowledge xx
Completely agree with seeking for help, I couldn’t have got my first without it! The lecturers/tutors are there to help you so it makes sense to use them!
Definitely agree with this! It can be scary to ask for help, but it can really help and lighten your mental load if nothing else.
Cora | https://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk/
One of my biggest regrets at Uni was working too much alongside it. Not that I use my degree nowadays, but I didn’t get the result I wanted, ultimately because I wasn’t putting the time or effort into it. I really feel if it’s something you want to do & do well, you should put 100% into it… Something I didn’t do at the time. Eeek!
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These sound like some great tips – I will pass them onto Fred as she just started uni and, having been off education for a bit, she might find them quite useful!
Great tips, asking for help is essential
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It’s always good to seek help in ensuring you get a first class in uni, help is always there when you need it! x
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This is such a beneficial article for those who are in university or hoping to go to school soon. I never went to college, so I don’t know much about what’s involved (aside from a lot of studying and stress haha) but it’s good to have resources like this on-hand!