i'm part of the world leader in new tropical agriculture university (upm) today. done with my registration at school of graduate studies this morning and i shall embark on my research project from now onwards. think and act like a researcher, can i? frankly speaking, i feel like being an alien here. but i promise myself to adapt as soon as possible. mulut kena ringan sikit la. this is the adventurous life that 've been looking for. hopefully i can start my labwork nextweek as my supervisor is a bit busy this week. for the time being, i need to maintain the momentum and the spirit inside. got to keep myself motivated 24/7. O Allah, put me at ease. good luck sarah!
btw, i found this. may be useful.
Graduate school is a little bit of a different ball game than undergraduate school. While undergraduate school probably had you memorizing facts and theories and general information and then taking an exam to prove you learned the information, graduate school is more about application. You have to be able to apply your knowledge to real world situations. Writing and research take a front seat in grad school while memorizing takes a back seat.
Tip #1 Learn where to find it
Information is still an important factor of grad school. It's just more of a matter of knowing where to find the information, rather than memorizing and regurgitating the information.
In graduate school your learning is a lot more focused and concentrated than in was in undergraduate study. In graduate school you will learn something and then will be given the opportunity to prove your understanding by integrating your knowledge into a project or your research project that is focused on your own educational goals.
Tip #2 Application and specialization
Since you have narrowed your focus of study down by the time you have reached graduate school, the knowledge that you gain at this level really has to do with being able to apply it to your particular field of study.
Tip #3 Set up a schedule or keep a master calendar
Graduate school brings on a lot of projects, group assignments and research projects. Keep a master calendar of when all of these projects are due and plan out your time accordingly. Try to break large projects into small segments so that you can complete a little bit of the projects at a time without having to cram completing a huge project into a small amount of time.
Tip #4 Motivation
Motivate yourself by rewarding yourself. When you stick to your schedule and complete your tasks as planned, reward yourself. Take a night off for some fun or sleep in late. Pick something that you love to do and allow yourself to do it! This will rejuvenate you and clear your head, so that when you return to your studies and your schedule, you will have a fresh perspective.
Tip #5 Make a note
Carry a small notebook and a pen with you at all times. Jot down ideas that pop into your mind about your research, projects, or exams. Use these notes when you sit down to tackle your studies. This helps you to keep your thoughts organized and also reduces the chances that you will forget something important that popped into your mind while you were on the train or standing in line at the grocery store. You never know where you will run across and think about information that is pertinent to your studies.
Making the adjustment from undergraduate study to graduate study will take somewhat of a change in your mindset. Undergraduate and graduate courses of study have different ways to reach the end result, which is earning your degree.
Tip #1 Learn where to find it
Information is still an important factor of grad school. It's just more of a matter of knowing where to find the information, rather than memorizing and regurgitating the information.
In graduate school your learning is a lot more focused and concentrated than in was in undergraduate study. In graduate school you will learn something and then will be given the opportunity to prove your understanding by integrating your knowledge into a project or your research project that is focused on your own educational goals.
Tip #2 Application and specialization
Since you have narrowed your focus of study down by the time you have reached graduate school, the knowledge that you gain at this level really has to do with being able to apply it to your particular field of study.
Tip #3 Set up a schedule or keep a master calendar
Graduate school brings on a lot of projects, group assignments and research projects. Keep a master calendar of when all of these projects are due and plan out your time accordingly. Try to break large projects into small segments so that you can complete a little bit of the projects at a time without having to cram completing a huge project into a small amount of time.
Tip #4 Motivation
Motivate yourself by rewarding yourself. When you stick to your schedule and complete your tasks as planned, reward yourself. Take a night off for some fun or sleep in late. Pick something that you love to do and allow yourself to do it! This will rejuvenate you and clear your head, so that when you return to your studies and your schedule, you will have a fresh perspective.
Tip #5 Make a note
Carry a small notebook and a pen with you at all times. Jot down ideas that pop into your mind about your research, projects, or exams. Use these notes when you sit down to tackle your studies. This helps you to keep your thoughts organized and also reduces the chances that you will forget something important that popped into your mind while you were on the train or standing in line at the grocery store. You never know where you will run across and think about information that is pertinent to your studies.
Making the adjustment from undergraduate study to graduate study will take somewhat of a change in your mindset. Undergraduate and graduate courses of study have different ways to reach the end result, which is earning your degree.
p/s: whoever have other tips, kindly share with this new kid on the block (^^,)
5 comments:
dh register ye. nnt blh la singgah rmh akk..akk takde pun takpe la, ziarah mak akak :D
good luck...kau mmg rajin, mesti berjaya
Good luck Sarah.
I know you can do it!!!
sarah, that was a very well picked list of advice. i could use some of it myself.
anyway, always wishing and praying the best for you dearie.
congratulations for having taken the first step in your journey.
thanks. terharu-haru (^^,)
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