Hey, sweeties! I wish you all the best in the new year. The new year is always a wonderful opportunity to start something new, forget the sorrow and sadness and plan for the future!
In this pre-NewYear blog post, I want to address the grade 12 preparation for university, because in 2016, the majority of us will continue our lives in a new, unfamiliar, although exiting atmosphere!!!
So, there is a number of things you can do being in grade 12 to prepare yourself for success in post-secondary studies. Here we go:
1. Develop Work Ethics
Grade 12 is the time period, when you must work vigorously on your personal, as well as academic skills, such as time management, critical thinking, inquiry,etc. Before entering a college/university you have to understand that it is very different and much stricter than high school, so certain skills just must exist in your arsenal.
2. Visit Open Houses
That's kind of fundamental to visit your choices, not only because you have to enjoy the atmosphere and the mentality of the institution, but also because you have to use the opportunity to ask questions. Prepare a list of questions such as "What kind of textbooks am I going to be taught by?", "If there a standard or a curve grading system?", "how many people apply vs how many people get into MedSchool from my program?" etc. and ask them all during your visit. Make sure to ask professors, the guidance councillors and the upper-year students to get a full-on perspective.
3. Сonnect Online
Find your university's and preferably, your program's Facebook/twitter/etc. account and follow it to see how the life progresses. Also, use that opportunity to actually message people and ask them how they like the program and the university.
4. Get Textbooks and Read
You will have a few months before your post-sec starts to actually, academically prepare for your studies. As you've asked questions during your visit, you should know which textbooks your program uses and if you feel like it, get them (from the library, or for cheap on eBay, etc.) and skim through them to familiarise yourself with the material. It will totally help you. Even though you won't understand some things, they will all make sense when the lecturing starts.
5. Know Yourself
It's a huge tip! You have to know yourself when it comes to studying. Again, visit your institution and find a place or two where you would concentrate the best. Also, make sure you know what type of learner you are and what time of the day is the most effective for you. Make sure you know which method will be the most efficient to keep you organized and motivated.
As soon as you've gathered all of that information, you will be absolutely prepared for the uni.
Here's a quote I like: "Prepare for the worst; Expect the best".
Happy New Year!!!!
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