There is no doubt that a first class degree is difficult to achieve but not impossible. These tips provide a good guide in achieving a first class degree. What are your tips?

1. The very first semester is the most important: The first semester of any higher institution is the most important and lay the required foundation for subsequent success. Some people take the view that they will coast through the first couple of years and then really turn it on in the final year when it matters most. This is not the path to success as it is easier to build on a strong foundation early on.

2. Read a course in a subject area you are interested in: This is one of the trickiest but most important tip to getting a high CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average). This is because changing economic situations make certain courses especially in science and technology more valuable in the job market. Whatever course you end up studying, give it your 100% and you never know the possibilities that might arise from it.



3. Go the extra mile: Most Lecturers and Professors only provide basic guidance for topics/assignments. As the master of your own destiny it is your responsibility to book time with your lecturers and make sure you have interpreted the question correctly and are on track with your research/school work. This extra effort is viewed favourably by lecturers and will be rewarded.

4. Find a study buddy: The reason is that you could be the smartest person in the world but chances are someone else is going to think of an idea that you wouldn’t have. Be careful though in choosing your buddies especially in avoiding the problems associated with peer pressure such as drugs and crime. Team/study groups are also valuable. However, beware of group work and plagiarism as lecturers can easily spot original work and usually reward accordingly.


5. Attend all lectures: Treat all your courses as important and give each course your 100% by attending lectures regularly. If you are continuously missing lectures because you are hung over or not working on assignments so you can hang out with your friends then things are probably not going to turn out well for you. Remember no-one with a first class degree ever wished they had partied more, but most people with a lower class degree wished they had studied more.



6. Time Management: There is no right time management method. However, find the right balance for yourself and schedule. You have to work hard, but you also have to find time to play/relax. Deadlines are extremely important in many parts of life but they are crucial if you want to achieve a first class degree. Penalties could exist for late work which could lead to a reduction in your grade. Call in favours, burn the midnight oil whatever it takes but make sure you get it in on time.

7. Limit social media : With the current popularity of social medias, students who spend much of their time online have a harder time concentrating in class, are usually distracted and have shorter attention spans, researchers found. Most of us are guilty of spending hours a day on social media. Imagine all the productive school work that can be done with that time.

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