Motivation, determination and self-discipline are indispensable tools
and core premises for completing a university programme.
Especially self-discipline is a key to every study technique. When
studying at the University, you are in charge of your own course of
study. No one makes sure that you study sufficiently, whether you
attend classes or whether you submit your essays or assignments. It is
your own responsibility to learn something, and it is a heavy
responsibility to face alone. Danish students too struggle to keep up to
the mark and to figure out the most efficient method of study.
At the University of Copenhagen, regular tests are generally not
carried out as compulsory parts of a course. The extent of your
knowledge is only examined at the final exam. Therefore, it is
extraordinarily important for students to keep themselves studying in
the course of the semester.
As a consequence, it is very important to maintain the initial interest
in the subject. Even if you grow tired of the text with which you are
currently struggling, try to remember that it is a means to an end.
However, studying has more to it than just self-discipline and
motivation. It is also important to do things the right way. Often
students do not lack motivation, but more often lack knowledge and
experience when it comes to organising their studies properly. For
example, a strong self-discipline is not worth much if you forget to
revise your knowledge and consequently forget half of the syllabus
before your exam. Neither does it do any good to study your books
faithfully, if you forget to focus, analyse and reflect.
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