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Doing your higher studies the right way
The document provides guidance on how to effectively pursue higher studies. It recommends identifying clear objectives, choosing the right career path and study stream, and studying smart by understanding concepts and connections rather than memorizing. Effective study techniques include mind maps, online resources, and active learning. Following this approach helps students feel confident and relaxed, while those who choose wrong paths, study passively or cram tend to feel stressed, frustrated and uncertain in their knowledge. The goal is to gain competence and skills beyond mere qualifications.
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- 1. How to doyour higher studies effectively Compiled By Aurora Computer Studies (auoracs.lk) 1
- 2. Agenda 1. Identify theobjectives 2. The strategy 3. Pick the fitting career path 4. Study effectively 5. The result Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 2
- 3. The objectives • Makeyou critical/rational thinking, independent and responsible citizen • Facilitate a professional career that provide earnings for living • Serve the society and live a satisfied & enjoyable life Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 3
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- 5. Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 5 “Theworld economy no longer rewards people just for what they know. Google knows everything. The world economy rewards people for what they can do with what they know. “
- 6. The strategy • Identifythe fitting career path • Pick the right study stream • Study smart to gain required knowledge, competencies & skills Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 6
- 7. The right career AuroraComputer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 7
- 8. Study effectively -idea • Have decent objective(s) • Plan and manage • Study smart (& not hard) • Study and fun should not be mutually exclusive Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 8
- 9. “The more youunderstand, The less to remember & happier you are…” Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 9
- 10. Study effectively –how? • Understanding is the key • Never loose the big context • Identify the connections between concepts • Study in brain friendly ways o Use mind maps effectively • Study actively o Passively reading a note vs making a mind-map or developing a web page/program Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 10
- 11. Seek knowledge… Aurora ComputerStudies (www.auroracs.lk) 11
- 12. Mind maps organizeknowledge Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 12
- 13. Study effectively –how? • You are in information age.. o Use online tutorials o Read e-books o Use YouTube • If a picture worth thousand words, a video worth millions of pictures ! o Use online forums, social media to collaborate with others in learning Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 13
- 14. “Teachers open thedoer, but you must enter by yourself.” - Zen proverb Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 14
- 15. Aurora Study Model AuroraComputer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 15
- 16. The effect Aurora ComputerStudies (www.auroracs.lk) 16 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 Confident/Relax/Happy Less burden
- 17. The Result Aurora ComputerStudies (www.auroracs.lk) 17
- 18. "We are whatwe repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." ~ Aristotle. Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 18
- 19. What loosers do •Choose wrong career path • Picking wrong field of study • Your aim is to get mere paper qualification • Expecting a job merely for paper qualifications (i.e. certificates) Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 19
- 20. Reality of loosers AuroraComputer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 20 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 Stress/Frustration/Fear More Burden
- 21. What loosers do(cont.) • Passively collect notes etc.. during the study period and cramming only near exams • Try to memorize more & more.. • Vomit whatever memorized in the exams • Curse the examiners etc.. till the results comes Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 21
- 22. Outcomes for thelooser • If you manage to pass all the hurdles o A certificate to show off (Ego) o Tiredness/stress/frustration o Bad attitude o More uncertain/confused knowledge o Lack of confidence o Go after politicians etc.. for sympathy & favors Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 22
- 23. Thank You ! Presentedby Aurora Computer Studies (auoracs.lk) Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 23
- 24. Contact Information Premier StudyCenter Aurora Computer Studies, Summerset College, # 135, 3rd Floor, DFCC Building, High Level Road, Maharagama. 0115 690 290 City Study Center Aurora Computer Studies, Summerset College, # 88/2, 2nd Floor, BOC Building, High Level Road, Kirulapone, Colombo 06 0703 001 010 For further details and enquiries : Call - 0719 842030 E-mail – info@auroracs.lk Web - www.auroracs.lk/bit Aurora Computer Studies www.auroracs.lk 24