When I started at university, I nearly failed the first term…Two exams in the January: 51% in one and 27% in the other (ouch!) - I was in a new environment, studying Physics at university (which is damn hard!) and I hadn’t really made any friends yet.
I turned up to my lectures but I had no idea what I was doing really. I didn’t work enough, when I was stuck I gave up, I didn’t ask questions in class. Somehow, I thought this was enough.
In January term something changed. I made friends in my class, we studied together, we cheered each other on, we got stuff done! If one of us was stuck, I can guarantee together we worked it out. Together we lifted each other up.
At the end of that first year - just a few months later my average score was in the high 80%’s and I have a high first class degree.
Just a few months later - and what was the difference? Community.
So what is it about Community that can really help you when studying for exams? Heres my 3 reasons students need community :
1. Support when you are stuck - How often are you busy revising or doing homework and then a problem arises which can derail your progress and confidence? Having a supportive community means you have someone to ask for help!
2. Accountability - You may start motivated when you write a study plan but soon you might start to find it hard to keep going - a community will cheer you on and check in on your progress.
3. Someone to vent to - Studying is hard and sometimes you may feel frustrated at your teachers, your exams etc. A supportive community are there for you on those bad days, to listen and help you through.
Are you starting to study A-level Maths in September? My A-level Maths Membership will provide you with the community (and so much more you need).
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Charlotte xx