Many might think that Accountancy, Business,
and Management (ABM) students get it easier but boy, were they wrong. ABM
students might not have precalculus and all the other heavy Math and Sciences,
but they have specialized subjects that gives them equal stress. So, here are
some tips and guides for all those struggling to survive ABM, and also for the
ones that would want to pursue it.
1. Stay Motivated!
Keep
the positivity within you; it helps a lot! Do not lose hope because that will
just put you over the cusp of failure and misery. Staying motivated means
having the will to do things; think about your goal or reason why you chose ABM.
Block all the negativity and have faith!
Motivation
is the key ingredient towards success; not intelligence or wealth, because what
will a person with intelligence have when he cannot even motivate himself to
make use of his knowledge? Also, a well-off person who is indolent will
eventually lose all of his wealth.
2.
Be
organized!
ABM
classes require plenty of applied lessons hence, there will be many performance
tasks given. So, it is advisable to get your organizing skills to their
fullest! Planners and sticky notes will serve as your best friends. Take note
of all the stuff you have to do, and do it before hand to avoid cramming.
3.
Manage
time!
You do
not want to be one of those zombie-looking students walking in the hallways, do
you? To avoid that, learn how to manage your time appropriately. Make a list of
things that must be done then, number it according to their deadlines and
importance.
Do not
sacrifice your health over your studies. Yes, education is important but health
is wealth. Thus, leave an ample time to eat your breakfast and have at least 8
hours of sleep.
4.
Have
time for yourself; have fun!
It is
good to know your priorities, but do not take away the youth within you. You
are young, have fun! Make some friends and socialize. Do not drown yourself on
school work, because the most important part of being in high school is the
memories and experiences. Do not steal that from yourself.
School
is not all about getting knowledge and earning high grades, in order to get a
high paying job in the future. It teaches you how to live; how to make friends,
how to approach different scenarios in the future, and how to love the world
and appreciate yourself.
5.
Get
a study habit; befriend those numbers!
This is
yet the most obvious one; get a study habit! Do not study only when you have a
test tomorrow, because that will only cause you to cram and the results will
most likely be terrible.
ABM
requires a lot of precision, memorization, and analysis –which is why you really
have to constantly read your notes and practice solving. It will be a big help
to befriend your calculator; get to know the keys and its functions. Subsequently,
make an outline of your lessons, write it down; writing will help you remember.
Also, drink lots of water when studying to keep your body hydrated. But remember
these are just some study techniques; all students are different, some learn
differently so these might not work. Just look for a technique that works on
you.
6.
Secure
a best friend!
What is
high school without a best friend? I mean, who will listen to the whines you
have about this annoying course work, or the latest gossip about this cute guy
in class? Your best friend will help you get through the day. Your best friend
will help things seem easier, and the world a lot happier.
High
school is the foundation of good friendships. This is where you get to know
some of the most important people of your life. So, treasure and do not waste
the opportunity of finding your partner-in-crime!
Positivity
is always the key. Thinking that it was perhaps a wrong choice will definitely
not help and can even worsen the case. Love your choices and make the most out
of it. Do not regret about being in the ABM strand, instead embrace the
possibilities and enjoy the uncertainties. Do not live your life in regret, it
will only bring you down and lead you to failure. Love the life you live, so
you can live the life you love!
