Q1: Should you take notes by hand or use technology to your advantage?
A1: The answer to this question could vary depending on how one might study and a person's individual preference. For example, if you're more comfortable with typing and have quite some practice, having a laptop or iPad in college might be useful. Using technology such as a laptop or iPad when allowed to can be helpful because it keeps your notes organized and neat. If someone is more comfortable with writing than typing, they can take notes the old fashioned way, and still keep their work nice and tidy. A laptop or iPad isn't a necessary item to bring with you to college, but can prove to only supplement your experience. Often times, you might have to write a paper or email a professor, so even if you did not use the technology for note taking, you're going to encounter times where these gadgets are necessary. However, do not break your budget, you can survive college without a macbook.
Q2: How do I pursue a higher education without the monetary support of my parents?
A2: This is quite a difficult question to tackle because most kids cannot even begin to finance an education on their own. Bare in mind, your education cost is an investment towards your future, it is a huge cost at face value but it carries a high reward. As a child who is not supported by their parents monetarily, I say do whatever it takes. If you really want to go to college, you will not use money as an excuse. Work a part time job and save some money, financial aid will become your best friend, or even start out at community college. There are many ways that you can finance an education besides riding off of daddy's checks. Speak to a counselor about how many financial aid opportunities there are out there besides the standard FAFSA, money should never be the issue in a child who is goal driven and college bound.
Absolutely,both questions I believe all depend on the person. Though taking notes by hand is the most reliable source, there are people that don't organize good at and using the devices such as tablets and phones may help them stay on task better. The next question is very tough because unless you went through high school or time period where you don't have any help and figured it out on your own. You will always need help from your parents. At least starting college you will
ReplyDeleteFor question one I agree with you I believe taking notes depends on the individual. Some people prefer technology and some people prefer handwritten notes . I personally prefer technology because I am just more organized that way . But I think having back up is a great idea because what happens if something happens to your technology or what happens if your notes get ruined . So I agree with you it varies on the person.
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