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17 Sure Ways For Students To Make Money While In School Without Getting Distracted

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The biggest secrete to wealth is understanding the rules. You have to know the best time and place to invest your money if you must become successful and you've got to start early.
In this era, entrepreneurship is the key to getting rich.
It is wise for students not to depend solely on the allowances being sent by their parents but also get a source of income for their selves. This will not only help them with backup cash but will also help on their way to success. But you should also try at all cost to ensure you don't drop academically because that exactly is your main point of being there.
Below are 17 ways through which you can make some money to fend for yourself in school without getting distracted academically. You don't have o work for anyone either.


Blogging
    Blogging is one of this most common/fastest growing of all, a lot of individuals (students, undergraduates and workers) are moving into the art of blogging. Blogging is a way to earn a lot of money — especially if you understand the rules of the game.
    Though blogging is a very cool way to make money in school, it takes a lot of effort, dedication, and consistency. But you have to be careful else you may end up dropping academically.

Video Blogging
    Video blogging is a less stressful way of blogging. Though it does not require much stress as blogging t that does not mean you should not be committed in what you do because the biggest secrete of blogging is consistency. You have to post regularly so as to grow your traffic.

Helping Out With Assignments
    Many students are very lazy when it comes to doing of assignments, projects and group works. Some students on the other hand are very busy (those who are already workers) are very busy with work and don't have much time to blend their work with lectures.You can take advantage of this to earn from them, you can help other students out by guiding them in copying of note,  doing their assignments, projects and groups works. Just make sure you don't dedicate too much of your time to this else you will end up dropping academically.

Private Lessons
    If you want to earn your money from other students without going through the stress of doing assignments and writing notes, then you can try this method. This actually is the best way to earn from students as you are in the process impacting others academically rather than making lazier. You can organize private lesson for one or two of your course mates. In this way, you are both impacting others with knowledge and at the same time, making some money for yourself.

Web Design
    A lot of people think that web design is difficult but what i do believe is, it is as easy as every other thing. If you are a web designer, then this is what you've been searching for, you can making a lot of money from this. You can design websites for colleagues, clients who stay around you. You can also build website templates and sell them online. If you are having issues finding the right places to sell you templates, you can try any of the links below.
    Theme Forest, Templatic, Inkd, Flash Den, Site Point. There are many other sites out there where you can sell your website templates and make some cool cash.

Repairing of Phone and Other Electronics
    This is particularly for the electrical students and those who have the skills of repairing of phones and other electronics, you can put your skills to practical use by repairing phones and other electronics such as pressing iron, chargers, rechargeable lamps, laptops, sockets and extensions. In doing this, you can get backup cash for your handouts, text books and other needs that may arise.

Barbing and Hair Plating
    Based on your skills, you can choose to go into any of the two mentioned above. It is impossible for students to be in school for a whole semester without shaving/plating. You can also include makeups (for ladies). With this you can get a stable flow of cash.

Start a Laundry Service
    This is another way to make good cash from other students both in and outside of the hostel. Some students get so busy with their studies that they don't have much time to do their laundry.

Selling of Clothes
    Aside doing of laundry, you can also try selling clothes (especially ankara designs). you an start by selling them to your friends, roommates, course mates and soon you become a hot cake — everyone would be looking for you all over the school.

Baking of Cakes and Other Confectioneries
    With the various occasions/events holding daily and the high demand for cake, bread, and snacks, i think it would be wise of you if you learn how to bake. This occupation is one of the fastest growing in the country at the moment, yet, not everybody is aware of that. Blending this job with your academics can be very challenging at times, especially. Placing your academic first is the simple key to being successful at it and still maintain a very good academic ground.

Photography and Videography
    Now this is the part where a lot of you would want to ask me questions on - how can someone poosibly be successful at photography when everyone has smart phones. Here is the simple secrete: Market your skills, be good at what you do, and be good at what you do. That's just it!
    There's no two ways about it. Once you are good at it, your work will speak for you. Just ensure that you put a lot of work into what you do and you will see how it will fund you throughout your stay in school. Photography and Videography are very good occupations both of which have a bright future.

Freelance - Writing For Blogs and Magazines
    Are you a creative writer? then why do you still worry about what to do to make money in school. You have it all in your hands. All you've got to do is write amazing articles/poems for blogs and magazines and sell them out at a very good sum. Below are some links where you can sell your articles:
    Dream Home Based Work, Hub Pages, Freelancer, iWriter, ShoutMeLoud, TextBroker, About.com and Listverse
Joining or Creation of Affiliate Program
    Whether you are interested or not, you run into a number of affiliates programs almost on a daily basis. Some of these affiliate programs are genuine while others are not. If you must become successful through any of the affiliates, then you have to take the risk, because risk is what scares everyone away from affiliate. We are all scared of falling into the hands of MMM for a second time. You can even still start your own affiliate program if you fill you understand the rules perfectly and wont drain your account in the process

Launch an Online Tutorial/Course
    If you are very good at video tutorials, you can try this out. Create an online tutorial where you can pass knowledge to others for a token of money. Visit Udemy.com, Alison.com or any other of these online tutorial sites and request/register as a teacher so that you can also start earning.

Sell Your Ideas, Inventions or Art Works
    If you are the kind of person that is very creative, come up with amazing ideas, and is very good at art, you should try sell some of your ideas to other organizations if you don't mind
    You can visit any of the following links if you've got an idea or art work to sell out. Artfinder, Saatchi Art, Society6

Event Planning and Organizing
    We all know that people hold events on a daily basis and it is certain that the services of an event planner would definitely be required. If you are the kind of person that relate well with others and you have a good sense of humour, then why not try it out. This could bring you enough cash to  settle your needs while in school.

Graphic Design
    The services of the graphics designer is one of the most required in the field of computer in at the moment in our society. If you are one, then hold on tight to your skills because it could be your source of income in school. You can both coach other students or work for some clients and get your pay at the end of the day.
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Five [5] Reading Skills to Improve Academic Performance

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Reading is the process by which, we interpret a symbol, sign or written languages through our mental processes with the aid of physical expression. Reading entails focusing on a particular page of a book, newspapers, magazines or any relevant materials, so as to derive necessary information.
As a student or candidate who is preparing for an examination, you need to focus on some key aspect of reading, so as to ensure an excellent academic performance. We do not read to derive pleasure alone, we read to learn, to understand, to source for information and to attempt examination question, so as to move to next educational level.
Following the under-listed methods  to reduce irrelevant and meaningless time spent on a particular passage of a book.
  1. Set Goals
One of the basic fundamentals of reading is to set a goal. This is the act of setting a standard and measuring its outcome. It is best for students to know the purpose of reading. If it is to read for fun or to pass an examination. Having a clear goal will help in maintaining a reading standard and it will improve their reading capacity.
  1. Be Conscious of Your Environment
The environment depicts the areas of learning. It is of the best interest to study in a cool and calm environment because it helps in quick assimilation and prevent disruption while learning. Reading in the library is one of the best environments, in which one can learn effectively. A student must find a better environment that is noiseless to read, this will ensure better understanding.
  1. Know Your Style
There are various reading styles available to students, it may be pacing, reading aloud, reading silently or other forms of reading. Many do not like to read aloud, as it may disrupt their learning. So also some student reads silently and they tend to assimilate easily. It is best for a student to know their pattern of reading, that best suit them.
  1. Practice
As an adage says ‘’Practice Makes Perfect’’. It will be of a great relevance to practice before going for a test or examination, as this will help the students to be familiar with likely examination questions. A candidate preparing for examination needs to make use of questions that have been previously used, by those who have done the examination before. As many candidates are preparing for jamb CBT examination, they need to get CBT software and practice effectively, this will boost their knowledge on how to answer various questions.
  1. Group Study
Students should not read in isolation, they must be able to interact with others, so as to share their thought. Reading is not narrow to a particular person. It is broad and wide, students should develop themselves through studying together as this will improve their academic performance.
An examination should not instill fear into students, as it is only a test of knowledge and a way to showcase one’s ability. It is essential for every candidate or students to dedicate their time towards reading relevant books, which will help them during and after their examination.
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10 Tips Students Should Abide To In Examination Preparation (MUST READ)

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10 Tips Students Should Abide To In Examination Preparation (MUST READ)

Preparing for examination can be stressful and confusing. Many student fail examination not because they are not brilliant enough, but because they fail to understands tips that will aid they well in preparing for examination. Below is  10 Tips Students Should Abide To In Examination Preparation.
10 Tips Students Should Abide To In Examination Preparation (MUST READ)

1. Give yourself enough time to study

Don't leave it until the last minute. While some students do seem to thrive on last-minute 'cramming', it's widely accepted that for most of us, this is not the best way to approach an exam. Set out a timetable for your study. Write down how many exams you have and the days on which you have to sit them. Then organize your study accordingly. You may want to give some exams more study time than others, so find a balance that you feel comfortable with. 

10 Tips Students Should Abide To In Examination Preparation (MUST READ)
2. Organize your study space

Make sure you have enough space to spread your textbooks and notes out. Have you got enough light? Is your chair comfortable? Are your computer games out of sight?
Try and get rid of all distractions, and make sure you feel as comfortable and able to focus as possible. For some people, this may mean almost complete silence; for others, background music helps. Some of us need everything completely tidy and organized in order to concentrate, while others thrive in a more cluttered environment. Think about what works for you, and take the time to get it right.

3. Use flow charts and diagrams

Visual aids can be really helpful when revising. At the start of a topic, challenge yourself to write down everything you already know about a topic - and then highlight where the gaps lie. Closer to the exam, condense your revision notes into one-page diagrams. Getting your ideas down in this brief format can then help you to quickly recall everything you need to know during the exam.

4. Practice on old exams

One of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to practice taking past versions. This helps you get used to the format of the questions, and - if you time yourself - can also be good practice for making sure you spend the right amount of time on each section. 

5. Explain your answers to others

Parents and little brothers and sisters don't have to be annoying around exam time! Use them to your advantage. Explain an answer to a question to them. That will help you to get it clear in your head, and also to highlight any areas where you need more work.

10 Tips Students Should Abide To In Examination Preparation (MUST READ)
6. Organize study groups with friends

Get together with friends for a study session. You may have questions that they have the answers to and vice versa. As long as you make sure you stay focused on the topic for an agreed amount of time, this can be one of the most effective ways to challenge yourself.

7. Take regular breaks

While you may think it's best to study for as many hours as possible, this can actually be counterproductive. If you were training for a marathon, you wouldn't try and run 24 hours a day! Likewise studies have shown that for long-term retention of knowledge, taking regular breaks really helps.
Everyone's different, so develop a study routine that works for you. If you study better in the morning, start early before taking a break at lunchtime. Or if you're more productive at nighttime, take a larger break earlier on so you're ready to settle down come evening.
Try not to feel guilty about being out enjoying the sunshine instead of hunched over your textbooks. Remember Vitamin D is important for a healthy brain!

8. Snack on 'brain food'

Keep away from junk food! You may feel like you deserve a treat, or that you don't have time to cook, but what you eat can really have an impact on energy levels and focus. Keep your body and brain well-fuelled by choosing nutritious foods that have been proven to aid concentration and memory, such as fish, nuts, seeds, yogurt and blueberries. The same applies on exam day - eat a good meal before the test, based on foods that will provide a slow release of energy throughout. Sugar may seem appealing, but it won't help when your energy levels crash an hour or so later.

9. Plan your exam day

Make sure you get everything ready well in advance of the exam - don't leave it to the day before to suddenly realize you don't know the way, or what you're supposed to bring. Check all the rules and requirements, and plan your route and journey time. If possible, do a test run of the trip; if not, write down clear directions.
Work out how long it will take to get there - then add on some extra time. You really don't want to arrive having had to run halfway or feeling frazzled from losing your way. You could also make plans to travel to the exam with friends or classmates, as long as you know they're likely to be punctual! 

10. Drink plenty of water

As a final tip, remember that being well hydrated is essential for your brain to work at its best. Make sure you keep drinking plenty of water throughout your revision, and also on the exam day.
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8 Secrets to Becoming a Straight “A” Student

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Life in school can be intense with fun filled extracurricular clubs and leisure activities or it can be full or frustrations and stress.
8 Secret to of Becoming a Straight “A” Student

Many students who are new to college do not know what it takes to be successful in the college environment. They understand good and bad grades in a general way, and they sense that they should attend classes, but that is where their knowledge begins and ends.

It is to this notion; we wrote this article. This article will show you the secrets behind those “gurus” you have around you and their secrets to academic success.

This secrets are;

Attendants to Lectures
Most students filled it not important to take their lecture serious, they miss and skip classes for one reason or another. If you want good grades, you MUST always be in lectures to achieve the following

         I.            To absorb lectures from the lecturers.
       II.            To earn your attendance points.

Getting to Know You Course Mates.
This is not for a date of future roommate, but for a source of contact if you must unavoidably miss any lecture. This way, there is a way to get missed note and assignments from them.

Get Organised
College can be multitasking at times, especially when you are involved in some many activities in school. These will overwhelm you emotionally, physically and financially, it even steals your time. You just have to pick a few of this clubs (if possible one), get a scheduled planner, stay current with due course calendars, always have time to finish your assignment on time.

Get Use to Text Book
Am a victim of this, I naturally feels I don’t need any other information beside the ones I got from lectures. This is out rightly wrong. Some lecturers assign textbooks for a reason and it’s not to make you broke; it to supplement the lectures and discussion from the lectures.  Get your textbooks and read them.

Know your Lecturers
Every lectures have a different personality and system of running his/her lectures, so it makes sense as early in the semester as possible to learn what the lecturer wants from you as his students.

Time Management
Even if you do not procrastinate and you are the most organized person in the world, time can be one of your biggest enemies in college. 

Always follow this tips
         I.          Tackle harder works first.
       II.            Take breaks as reward for your hard work.
     III.            Do not over extend yourself; when you feel tired that should be your limit.
    IV.            Work hard to play hard.

Always Take Note During Lectures
Always attend lectures and record the notes. These notes are vital clues to what the lecturer thinks in the most important material for you to learn. Do not just take the note always read them (talking from experience).

Study!!!
You should spend at least three hours daily outside your lecture time to study. Take note of the following when studying;

         I.            Study early and often; breaking them into when it suits you well.
       II.            Develop and practise good study habits.
     III.            Know how you study best and learn from material (past questions)
    IV.            Study with friends to gain support, but do not turn it into a social event.
      V.            Make sure work is done before socializing. Always do you work before heading out to fun.





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