“Always listen to the teacher during classes; we are in school to learn, after all. If the subject is a bit boring, try to find ways to develop some interest in it. I believe interest plays a big role in the process of learning, which includes studying. Interest lets you learn for real, instead of just studying to pass.”
— Alron Lam
“Always try to love the subject you’re studying, so you won’t have a hard time understanding the subject. Don’t be discouraged if you fail a test. Keep trying because it is better to make mistakes now, and learn from it than later. Never give up! Don’t waste time and complete the big tasks ahead of schedule; that way you can relax while finalizing it. I used to not have high grades, but when I set my mind to it, my grades got higher and I reached Star Scholar, and that’s an achievement.”
— Ralph Sena
“Be passionate about what you do. Have fun! Thank the Creator for everything that comes your way.”
— Reich Canlas
“Curiosity will get you a long way. You have to want to learn, instead of forcing yourself to memorize a plethora of formulas and facts, all for the sake of a pretty number on a pretty report card. Never stop, until you know you’ve understood a concept well . Don’t be afraid to ask questions, or to ask for help.”
— Marinel Mamac
“I think in order to get high grades, one should always be thinking five steps ahead. As much as possible, do things in advance so you won’t get stressed along the way. I did this in HS when I was preparing for my entrance exams. I prepared several months before the test dates. I’m very happy I was able to pass it all, and even get a scholarship to DLSU.”
— Rogie Vasquez
“First, I want to clear that failure is not measurable. The only time you fail is when you accept that you really failed. Failure cannot be represented by any number, figure, unit, or measure. Therefore, you can NEVER say you failed! The only time you fail is when you tell yourself that you really did. It’s all in your mind.
Second, have a goal, have a direction in life. All you need is a pen and a paper for this magic to work! My wise father always tell me to write down my goals somewhere I could see every day to remind me where I am supposed to be. In my case, I always have this little notebook where I list down everything I want to remember––assignments, reminders, life lessons, inspirations, etc. The bottom line: when you don’t aim to be somewhere, chances are you’ll end up nowhere!”
— Gerald Ang
On good studying habits:
“Honestly. I don’t have one. We (Xientians) are certified crammers. We work best under pressure. On a serious note, one should believe in himself and believe he can do whatever it takes. He should set his goals and work hard for them, although, one should also take a break once in a while. During study time, take some 15 minutes’ break before moving on to your next subject.”
— Jen Legaspi, 16
“Always manage your time well. Learn to prioritize things. By doing this, you can save a lot of time and avoid becoming stressed by not cramming. Study in advance, so that you can follow what the teacher is discussing, especially if you have teachers who assume you already know the topic. Studies first, and leisure can follow.”
— Clarence Co, 16
“First and foremost, it’s time management. I know that doing homework or studying for exams ahead of time is hard; more often than not we procrastinate, waiting until the day itself to even finish it, and at the end, getting a result we did not want. Regret comes last. As Benjamin Franklin once said, ‘Never leave ’till tomorrow which you can do today.’
Second, always find enjoyment in whatever you do! Some may not agree with me, but it really works wonders for me. People may view studying as a boring thing to do, but if you pair it up with other things it may be fun—like studying with a friend or listening to music.
Last and most important is our friends! Friends play an important role in your life. Choose the right types of friends; it is up to you to decide who are good and who are bad. We need our friends as inspirations and motivators, not as bad influences. Learn to study and enjoy with them. After all, you are the one writing the chapters of your own lives, so why not make it a good one!”
— Stephen Laohoo, 17
