Task III: Write your answers and ask another student. 1. How long do you need to study for your degree?
2. How long does a university term last?
3. If you fail exams, can you always take them again?
4. Did you work hard at school?
5. What subjects were you good/ bad at?
6. What do you usually do the night before an exam?
7. Do you ever cheat in an exam? Why? Why not?
In a post-secondary environment, academic expectations change from what you may have experienced in high school. The quantity of work you are expected to do is increased. When instructors expect you to read pages upon pages or study hours and hours for one particular course, managing your workload can be challenging. This chapter includes strategies for studying efficiently and managing your time.