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COLLEGE FEATURES:

St. Bede's College, Shimla
College of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarah

Microbiology as a Career
Law as a Career

6 Social Skills

Mentoring Program
Signs of a Child Using Drugs or Inhalants!

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STUDY SKILLS:

ST. BEDE'S COLLEGE, SHIMLA

St. Bede's College was founded by the Religious of Jesus and Mary in 1904 is managed by the St. Bede's Educational Society. It is a Christian Minority Institution, which aims primarily at higher education of the Catholic Community and the preservation of the Catholic faith and religious practices. It also aims at the training of young women to fit them to fulfill their obligations in their homes and society.

The college stands for academic excellence development of skills and character formation based on the love of God and service of others, modelled on the person of Jesus Christ.

The college celebrated its centenary in 2004. The college is situated in one of the most healthy and picturesque parts of Shimla at an elevation of nearly 7,500 ft. above sea level.
The college is affiliated to the Himachal Pradesh University. The college is NAAC accredited with A grade.

Courses of Study offered:

1. Bachelor of Arts (B. A. Pass)
2. Bachelor of Arts (B. A. Hons.)
3. Bachelor of Science (B. Sc. Pass)
4. B. C. A.

Eligibility Condition:

1. Plus 2 examination or an equivalent thereto of a Board/University established by Law in India with pass in five written subjects (including English).
   or
   Any examination of a University/Board/College or School in a Foreign country recognized as equivalent for the above purpose by the Vice-Chancellor/Equivalence Committee either of its own or the recommendation of the Association of Indian Universities.
   
2. For admission to B. Sc Pass the candidate should have taken Science group:
   Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology at the Plus 2 Stage.
   
3. If the candidate opts for Science group with Biology at +3 stage she must have
   taken Biology at +2 stage.
   
4. Rounding of fraction of marks is not permissible.
   
5. If candidates do not produce the actual marks from a University/Board in respect
   of +2 equivalent examination where the result is shown in grades and standards
   etc. the minimum percentage of marks for each subject given in standards will be
   taken into consideration for determining their eligibility.
   

1. B. A. (Pass): A candidate taking Arts group shall be required to take English Compulsory (to be read for three years) and Hindi core qualifying exam (in I & II years) and Environmental Studies and any two of the following elective subjects:
   Foreign Passport holders may take a paper in French in lieu of Hindi in the Ist & IInd year.
   1. Hindi or French or Psychology or Maths (for those taking Hindi, Sanskrit will be taken in Ist & II year)
   2. History or Economics or Music (Instrumental or Vocal)
   3. Political Science or Home Science or Geography
2. SCIENCE: The candidate shall be required to take in B. Sc. Pass, any three elective subjects out of the following and Environmental Studies. Besides, in the Ist & IInd year she will have to read English and Hindi (General). Both these will be compulsory qualifying papers and their marks will be added for division.
   1. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
   
   OR
   2. Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
3. Computer application is offered as one paper for those interested. Only those with Maths in +2 and not having combinations of (iii) Arts and (ii) of Science may opt.

Eligibility condition:
Mathematics in +2 is required for Economics Honours & Mathematics. English Honours student will be tested for English.
Combination of Subjects:
With a main subject and subsidiary subjects according to the following schedule:

B C A from the Guru Jambheshwar University, Haryana; recognized by the UGC. It is a 3 year degree course, run by the Bells Society of Education Chandigarh. No compartment cases will be admitted. The fee structure for this course is Rs. 21,900 per annum. Separate forms have to be filled.

(Source: College Prospectus 2005)

COLLEGE FOR HIGHER TIBETAN STUDIES (CHTS), SARAH

The college of Higher Tibetan Studies is a branch college under the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics at Dharamsala. Under the guidance of His Holiness, the late Ven. Rev Lobsang Gyatso la selflessly and voluntarily took the task of establishing this institution in 1992. After completion, the institution was formally inaugurated by His Holiness on 13 August 1998. Sarah's forward-looking approach to Tibetan expressiveness is reflected in the special qualities of its faculty, and the cosmopolitan variety of the students body. Sarah students are not only from Tibet, Ladakh, Lahaul, Kinnaur and from other Tibetan-speaking areas, but also come from Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia, Mexico, United States, Russia and Israel.

Sarah is recognized by the Tibetan Government in Exile as a provider of Bachelor level degree training programs, and is working towards official recognition within the Indian tertiary education system while remaining true to its unique purpose.

The emphasis here is upon Tibetan literature and language; but the College also aims to train its students in personnel, management, and education. Its curriculum includes modern subjects and innovations in order to keep abreast with developments in an increasingly literate and technological world.
Fundamentally education and training adds to the development of the country as a whole and raises the total quality of life for all its citizens.

To summarize, the main aims and objectives of the College at Sarah Institutes are as follows:

1. To train and prepare students in public service, teaching and administration.
2. To cultivate in students a positive self image in relation to their Tibetan heritage and culture through a thorough knowledge and understanding of Tibetan literature and language.
3. To create a healthy environment for research and experimentation.
4. To prepare students for a vocation that relates to their native culture, interests as well as their personal abilities and interest.
5. To provide a social setting that will train students in Tibetan ways of community living.
6. To instill environmental awareness, mush needed in an increasingly developed world.
7. To provide an environment that is supportive in the development of students personalities and creativity.

The College fosters a combination of personal development and community values helping to produce individuals with positive ethical outlook. The students are given a background in Tibetan Buddhist tradition and are encouraged to uphold and maintain the belief that one-day freedom will be restored to their homeland, free from the oppressive and destructive nature of Chinese rule.

Thorim Rigney Rabjampa: (Advance Tibetan Studies Course) in Tibetan Language and Literature which is divided into three main areas:

• Grammar
• History and
• Buddhist Studies and Logic

This degree course is recognized and affiliated to the Department of Education, CTA. Every student must take an entrance examination conducted in May to get admission. Minimum requirement for this course is completion of class XII or its equivalent from recognized institution.

Tsamjor Class: (Bridge course in Tibetan language and literature) is specially designed for Tibetan students having completed class XII in India. The course was offered to upgrade their basic Tibetan skills. Students without good background in basic Tibetan skills may find it difficult when they join the Advance Tibetan Course.

Duration: One year and its admission is done through an entrance examination conducted in May every year.

Primary Tibetan Teachers' Training program: is a two-year degree course, recognized and affiliated to the Department of Education, CTA. The course is conducted whenever the need and funds are available and basic qualification is class XII or its equivalent.

Graduate Teacher Education Program: is offered to those students who have completed the Thorim Rigney Rabjampa course or its equivalent degree. This one year program is conducted whenever the funds and need are available.

Buddhist Philosophy Course: is offered to the monks and lay people after a gap of every two or three year. Candidates without class X or its equivalent certificates must give an entrance examination as per the advertisement. Foreign candidates are required to give a verbal test in Tibetan spoken language.

The duration of the course is seven yeas but at CHTS, sarah only the basic texts are taught. The entire class will move to IBD (Institute of Buddhist Dialectics), McLeod Ganj after two or three years (depending on the hostel accommodation) to study further in Buddhist Philosophy. They can pursue higher Buddhist studies at IBD after the completion of the Prajnaparamita course.

Correspondence Course in Thorim Rigney Rabjampa: was launched in the summer of 2001 by college for Higher Tibetan Studies (CHTS), under the auspices of Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). Thus serving people unable in their aspirations for pursuing further studies in advanced Tibetan studies or Thorim Rigney Rabjampa.

(Source: CHTS Information Brochure)

MICROBIOLOGY AS A CAREER

Microbiology is a dynamic field which has grown rapidly both in fundamental knowledge and its application to medicine, agriculture, and industry. Microbiology is the study of microorganisms such as bacteria, virus and algae. Our existence, health, food, agriculture and industrial development are dependent on them.

The course studies the diversity of microbial types, how micro-organisms can be used and manipulated to aid mankind and counter the detrimental effects of micro-organisms. New industries devoted to genetic engineering offer mirobiologists excellent career opportunities. Microbiologists are also in demand in clinical microbiology. Microbiology graduates are well equipped for a variety of careers. They usually secure jobs in their respective fields of interest, mostly in the world of science.

The job of the microbiologists is to study the growth, development and behaviour of micro – organisms and consequently control and utilize them for the benefit of living beings.

Their primary task is to prepare cultures of various types of bacteria/virus, identify and isolate them. Primary applications of microbiology are in medicine, food technology and pharmacology.

Nature of Work:
Microbiologists study and investigate micro-organisms and their relationships with man, animals and plants. Some of the sub-categories of microbiologies are as follows:

Medical Microbiologists: They study the role played by micro-organism in causing diseases in humans and animals. They research and investigate these organisms to find ways to cure and prevent, occurrence of these diseases. Major breakthroughs have been made in this field and efforts are on all over the world to find solutions to many dreadful diseases such as AIDS.

These microbiologists study plant diseases, the role of micro-organisms in soil fertility and spoilage of farm products. Advances made in agricultural microbiology have contributed in increasing agricultural output.

Industrial Microbiologists: They work with industries producing alcoholic beverages, amino acids, citric acids, Vitamin C and antibiotics etc.

Marine Microbiologists: These professionals deal with the micro-organisms present in the ocean. It is a relatively new division of microbiology and promises to be exciting in the days to come.

General Microbiologists: This field focuses on the fundamentals and basic features of microorganisms including ecology, metabolism, genetics, physiology and structure.
Professional Courses: Microbiology can be pursued by candidates with background in Science at the school level. B. Sc and further M. Sc courses can be taken up at the institutions and universities offering these courses.

Specialization: Biologists can further specialize in the study of micro-organisms in the fields of their interest such as bacteriology; study of bacteria; mycology; study of fungi and virology; study of viruses.

Career Prospects: Microbiologists find jobs in many places like research and development laboratories of Government and Private hospitals, research organizations, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and chemical industries. Being closely related to biotechnology, there are many similarities between them, making microbiology also a very promising career option.

Remuneration: The starting salary is around Rs.8,000 and can go up with experience and postgraduate qualifications.

Undergraduate Programmes: B. Sc Microbiology is offered at the undergraduate level. This is a three year programme. This course broadly covers the subjects General Microbiology, Immunology, Soil Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Environment Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medicine Microbiology.

Candidates who have completed plus two (or its equivalent) with Biology, Physics, Chemistry as electives are eligible to apply.

There is no entrance exam but colleges and universities do specify the minimum qualifying marks.

At the Postgraduate level (M. Sc), candidates who have completed B. Sc Microbiology are eligible to apply.

(Source: The Pioneer)

LAW AS A CAREER:

Law affects all of us and is always fascinating, so if you are interested in pursuing a career in law, you should find out whether you have it in you to do justice to the profession. You have to understand what choices are offered by the profession so that you can determine how best to make use of a professional study of law. Lawyers, advise clients regarding their legal rights and obligations and act as advocates for them in courts or in negotiation proceedings. They must keep up with the latest court decisions and other developments within their profession, especially within their field of practice.

Legal education took a different turn when the five-year integrated law degree programme was introduced in 80s. The objective of introducing this new format of legal education was to attract motivated, bright students towards a career in law, right after completing plus two. The prevailing trend till then had been to pursue legal training after graduation.

Skills for Law: Research, analytical, problem solving, negotiation and communication, both written and oral skills are required for success in legal career. You should have the ability to handle large amounts of written material, pay attention to detail, put forward a logical argument and possess a good memory. Legal education endows you with advisory and advocacy skills and teaches you to take a holistic approach.

Education & training: Although it may seem like political science students know a lot about law, everyone is starting afresh, no matter what subjects they had studied earlier. So, pick subjects that interest you and that you will do well in, especially when you are applying to institutions that admit students on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination, such as a plus two or graduation. However, if you really wish to create an appropriate academic base or attitude for study of law, subjects like political science, psychology, sociology, logic, economics and related subjects will help.

The admission to the most prominent law universities or institutions and law programmes by the faculty of law of prominent universities is mainly on the basis of performance in a written entrance test. The entrance examinations for admission to the five year integrated law programmes usually assess proficiency and comprehension in the English language, analytical and logical reasoning skills, quantitative ability, general awareness and aptitude for the study of law.

Some law graduates continue their education by earning a Master’s of law (LL. M) in areas of speciality such as taxation or IPR law, among others, LLM may be followed by PH. D or an equivalent.

Work Environment and Prospects: Lawyers usually specialize in specific fields of law. Criminal lawyer deals with clients charged with a crime. Civil lawyer handle cases that are non-criminal, where a client is seeking money for a personal injury, property damage, or a remedy for a breach of contract.

Family law involves arranging for family issues, such as adoption, divorce and wills, organizing a business, mostly contracts, liability, or intellectual property. Intellectual property right’s lawyers deal with law of copyrights, trademarks and patents.

Lawyers work in private practice or joint law firms, the government, defence services, the corporate sector, community development services or go into teaching. Advocates with adequate experience of law may be appointed as judges in courts. Alternative occupations could be establishing and managing law libraries, legal publishing, setting up computer based information systems for lawyers and legal journalism, to name a few.

Prominent Institutions

• National Law School of India University, P.O. Bag 7201, Nagar Bhavi, Bangalore, 560 072
• National Law Institute University, P.O. Box No. 369, Central T. T. Nagar, H.O. Bhopal, 462003
• NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
• W. B. National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
• Symbiosis Society’s Law College, Pune
• University of Pune, Pune 411007
• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 143005
• University of Mumbai, Fort, Mumbai 400032 (Merit based admission)
• University of Delhi, Faculty of Law offers three 3 years LLB degree to graduates through entrance test.
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

For details on other colleges/institutes in Manipal, Vellore, Pune, Jaipur, and other areas, kindly write to the Editor.

6 SOCIAL SKILLS

Social skills are arguably the most important set of abilities a person can have. Human beings are social animals and a lack of good social skills can lead to a lonely life, contributing to anxiety and depression. Great social skills help you meet interesting people, get that job you want, progress further in your career and relationships.

Happily, like any skill, social strategies and techniques can be learned…

The main social skills are as follows:

1. The ability to remain relaxed, or at a tolerable level of anxiety while in social situations

   Regardless of how skillful you are in social situations, if you are too anxious, your brain is functioning in way unsuited to speaking and listening. In addition, if your body and face give the unconscious message that you are nervous, it will be more difficult to build rapport with others.

2. Listening skills, including letting others know you are listening

   Good listening skills include:

   • Making 'I'm listening' noises - 'Uh-huh', 'really?', 'oh yes?' etc.
   • Feeding back what you've heard - "So he went to the dentist? What happened?"
   • Referring back to others' comments later on - "You know how you were saying earlier…"
   • Physical stillness, eye contact and attentiveness while the other person is talking.

3. Empathy with and interest in others' situations

   A major part of social anxiety is self consciousness, which is greatly alleviated by focusing strongly on someone else. A fascination (even if forced at first) with another's conversation not only increases your comfort levels, it makes them feel interesting.

4. The ability to build rapport, whether natural or learned

   Rapport is a state of understanding or connection that occurs in a good social interaction. It says basically "I am like you, we understand each other". Rapport occurs on an unconscious level, and when it happens, the language, speech patterns, body movement and posture and other aspects of communication can synchronize down to incredibly fine levels.

   Rapport is an unconscious process, but it can be encouraged by conscious efforts.

   • Body posture 'mirroring', or movement 'matching'
   • Reflecting back language and speech, including rate, volume, tone, and words
   • Feeding back what you have heard, as in 2) above

5. Knowing how, when and how much to talk about yourself - 'self disclosure'

   Talking about yourself too much and too early can be a major turn-off for the other party in conversation. Good initial small-talk is often characterized by discussion of subjects not personal to either party, or by an exchanging of personal views in a balanced way.

   However, as conversations and relationships progress, disclosing personal facts (small, non-emotional ones first!) leads to a feeling of getting to know each other.

6. Appropriate eye contact

   If you don't look at someone when you are talking or listening to them, they will get the idea that:

   • You are ignoring them
   • You are untrustworthy
   • You don't like the look of them (!)

   This doesn't mean you have to stare at them. In fact, staring at someone while talking to them can give them the feeling you are angry with them. Keeping your eyes on them while you are listening, of course, is only polite.

   Of course these are not hard-and-fast rules, eye contact for instance, varies between cultures, but in general, practicing these will improve your social skills if you find social situations difficult.

MENTORING PROGRAM

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Why the Mentoring Program?

From our interaction with young children of schools and colleges, we found that a large number of our children do not have an adult who can share their educational and professional experience with them in their immediate family. Thus, these children miss many good opportunities in life though they have the potentials and the capabilities to rise high in life. Therefore, the Counselors thought by starting this simple progam, the Mentors can reach these children and provide them the support and the guidance in addition to the two existing Counselors.

What is this Mentoring Program?

In this program the Counselors at DOE will connect the child with an adult whose interests and goals are same as that of the child. The adult, will basically act like a counselor and provide the necessary information regarding the adult's specialized field or his experience. For example, the adult is a lawyer, then we'll connect a child who wants to become a lawyer with this adult. So that the adult can give him or her the right guidance and accurate information regarding the career through email or by post. By guiding the child, the Mentor not only motivates the child but also help the child build self-confidence and self-esteem which are vital to success.

Who can become a Mentor?

Any educated adult Tibetan who is interested in supporting, counseling and providing reinforcement and constructive example to young Tibetan boys & girls in schools and colleges.

How can I become a Mentor?

You can by clicking here

SIGNS OF A CHILD USING DRUGS OR INHALLANTS!

• Low grades or poor school performance
• Withdrawal, isolation, depression or fatigue
• Aggressive rebellious behavior
• Truancy
• Excessive influence by peers or change in friends
• Hostility and lack of cooperativeness
• Deteriorating relationships with family
• Loss of interest in hobbies and sports
• Changes in sleeping and eating habits
• Evidence of drugs and paraphernalia
• Physical changes such as: red eyes, runny nose, frequent sore throats, rapid weight loss, bruises from falls

NOTE: Keep in mind that the moment of disclosure is not just a moment to punish. It should open a conversation of understanding and bond by working together to solve the problem.

Dear Mam,

I need information about BCA (Bachelor in Computer Application) program. Do I have to give an Entrance Test? How do I prepare for the test? What types of job can I get after doing BCA or MCA (Master in Computer Application) degree?

- Sajid Khallow, CST Mussoorie

Dear Sajid la,

BCA (Bachelor in Computer Application is a three year degree course. Most of the Universities in India offer this program. One must have Mathematics as one of the main subject at +2 Science. Yes, admission is done on the basis of Entrance Test. Admission test is on test of numerical, logical, analytical reasoning and English Proficiency. To prepare for the test, you can buy BCA Entrance Test Guide book & practice the pattern from there. You can solve the same kind of questions given in the Competition Success or Competition Affairs etc.

After getting BCA & MCA degree, you can work at an IT, BPO, Business Office, Call Centres, Health Sector, Banking and financial institutions, Travel & Tourism, Scientific research, Maintenance service as Technician's job, Application Programmer, Webmaster, Web Designer, Web Marketing executive, Multimedia, Computer Instructor in Schools, etc. - Counselor

Dear Miss,

I am a student of Namgyal Higher Secondary School, Nepal. I had stood first since class II and have also secured first division in Class X Board Exam. I have just given my +2 Board Exam and waiting for my result. Can you tell me how I can register for a CA (Chartered Accountant) Program in Delhi, India?

- Kalden Tsering XII Commerce NHSS, Nepal

Dear Kalden la,

You sound like a bright student! Keep it up! Well, this course has two entry levels. You can register straight after class XII or after attaining a Bachelor degree in any discipline. It is for you to decide when you want to register for C. A. program. If you decide to do soon after class XII, you have to register for the Profession Education (PE I) which is a ten months course. After that, you have to take PE II for another 10 months. After completing these two courses, you can begin your practical training under an experienced or renowned CA for three years. On completion of this training, you take the final examination. On passing the exam., you can register as a member of Council of Chartered Accountant & may be allowed to work independently also. The ICAI might bring changes in the duration and the pattern of curriculum. If the changes are approved, it will be effective from 2006. We'll keep you updated about the change.

You need to register 10 months before the exam. The registration cut off dates are:
For May Exam - 30th June of the preceding year
For Nov. Exam - 31st Dec. of the preceding year
By first, it means if you are taking the May Exam in 2006, then you need to register before 30th June of 2005. The same is with the second test date. If you are planning to take the Nov. Exam of 2006, then you have to register before 31st Dec. of 2005.

For more details: visit their website: www.icai.org - Counselor

Dear Counselor,

One of my students wants to become airhostess after finishing her B.A. Could you give me names of some institutes offering training in airhostess, duration, eligibility etc?

- Chophel Lama Kathmandu

Dear Mr. Chophel la,

The duration for training of air hostess varies from six months to one year. The qualification required is Class XII pass/graduate. Having a knowledge of foreign language is always an advantage. One must have good health, possess pleasant personality and should be at least 5.2'' tall.

Names of the institutes are as follows and most of them have their branches in different part of India:

1. Air Hostess Academy (AHA), C-33, 2nd Floor, Amar colony Mkt. Lajpat Nagar - IV, New Delhi 24
2. Aptima Air Hostess Academy, JI/164, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi 110027
3. Frankfinn Management Consultants (FMC), 721, Suneja Tower - II, Distt. Centre, Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058
4. Flyers Inc., 33, Jangpura Road, New Delhi 110014
5. Pacific Airways, Pocket GH-6/35, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi 110087 - Counselor
   

Dear Mam,
I am Tenzin Ngodup, a student of St. Xavier's College, Calcutta pursuing B. Com (final year). Could you tell me when the admission for M. Com begins in Bangalore, Pune & Chennai & other Universities? My final year result is not out yet, will I get a provisional admission?

- Tenzin Ngodup (B. Com Final) Calcutta

Dear Tenzin la,
The admission into M. Com (Masters in Commerce) will begin in June or July in Pune, Bangalore, Madras, Chandigarh, Baroda, Shimla & Delhi. It would be good to read the Daily Newspapers, Employment Exchange or Admission News Magazines for the exact dates of admission. You can also check our Department website: www.tcewf.org for admission information or check the Unversity Links given on our website.

Most probably, your B. Com final year result should be out by then. However, check the rules of the concerned University. Some Universities do provide provisional admission based on your B. Com Part II result. - Counselor

Dear Mam,
What are the requirements to apply for a Medical Reserve Seat at the Department of Education, Dharamsala?

- Tenzin, Class XII, TCV, Dharamsala

Dear Tenzin la,
You must have secured 60% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) and an aggregate of 60% in all five subjects at XII Science to be eligible for the DOE Medical Reserve Seat. The Seat allocation will be done on the basis of Merit of the Entrance Test. Once selected, you have to fill in the DOE Scholarship Application Form & submit the following documents:

1. First & Last page of your R.C (Residential Certificate)
2. First & Last page of your Rawang Dhenpal with the green dues paid
3. First & Last page of your parent's Rawang Chatrel booklet with the dues paid.
4. A letter from the Rawang Chatrel office stating that you and your parents have duly paid your dues.

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Quick tips for Better Marks

The key lies in getting the most out of your study time. Learning the best ways to study takes practice, but it's worth it-those skills will help you way beyond high school. Here are some quick and easy tips to get you going:

• Pick a time and place.
  Specifically, look for a time when you are most productive and a place that allows you to concentrate. Late afternoon and early evening are good choices.
  
• Check the setup.
  The right physical conditions can improve your study time. That means good lighting, the right temperature, and a table or desk with a comfortable straight-back chair.
  
• Stick to the schedule.
  Study at your chosen time and place at least four days a week, and you'll pick up the habit in no time.
  
• Cut the distractions.
  If your study area is free of noise, TV, phone calls, or what have you, you can motivate yourself to study more easily.
  
• Prioritize.
  Before you start, rank your assignments from hardest to easiest - then do them in that order. It will make your work go faster and seem easier.
  
• Have the right tools on hand
  Use a dictionary, atlas, thesaurus, pens, paper, tape, scissors, stapler, whatever you need to get the job done.
  
• Take a break when you need one
  With a 15 minutes break, you return to your desk refreshed and ready to go.
  
• Review your material
  Review your class work before and after class.

Follow these tips, and you will be on your way to better study skills - and better results!