Once upon a time, in a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and meandering rivers, there stood a prestigious boarding school known as GOD'S COVENANT MODEL COLLEGE. Its home away hospitality and level of student-teacher ratio inter-relationship attracted students from all walks of life, seeking not just education but an experience that would shape their futures. Among the many students who arrived at GOD'S COVENANT MODEL COLLEGE was a young girl named TOBI. She hailed from a bustling city and found herself struggling to fit in amidst the tranquil surroundings of the school. Being away from her family and friends, she often felt lonely and out of place. TOBI's initial days were filled with longing for the comfort of home and the familiar faces she left behind. But as time passed, she began to discover the magic that lay within the boarding school system. The school became her second home, and the students, her second family. The nurturing environment of the boarding school allowed TOBI to build close bonds with her peers. She found friends who supported her through both triumphs and tribulations, forming relationships that would last a lifetime. The sense of camaraderie and shared experiences within the school's tight-knit community were invaluable in shaping her character and teaching her the values of empathy and understanding. At GOD'S COVENANT MODEL COLLEGE, education wasn't limited to textbooks and classrooms. The school embraced a holistic approach to learning, encouraging students to explore their passions beyond academics. TOBI discovered her love for the performing arts and found herself on the stage, delivering breathtaking performances that stunned the entire school. The encouragement and guidance from her teachers and fellow students pushed her to achieve heights she never thought possible. As TOBI matured, so did her appreciation for the boarding school system. Living in the school's campus taught her valuable life skills - from time management and responsibility to independence and resilience. Away from the distractions of the outside world, she could fully immerse herself in her studies and personal growth. Months passed swiftly, and it was time for long Holiday. Emotions swelled within her as she looked back on her journey. She couldn't imagine the person she would have become without the nurturing environment of GOD'S COVENANT MODEL COLLEGE's boarding school system. TOBI will continue to grow, achieving her dreams, and making a positive impact on the world. But deep in her heart, she never forgot the lessons and memories she gained from GOD'S COVENANT MODEL COLLEGE, reaffirming time and again that the boarding school system was indeed the best.

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10 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE STUDENTS

By Mrs. Adebayo Temitayo (B. Guidance and counseling (Hons))

The key to becoming an effective student is learning how to study smarter, not harder. This becomes more and truer as you advance in your education. An hour or two of studying a day is usually sufficient to make it through high school with satisfactory grades, but when college arrives, there aren't enough hours in the day to get all your studying in if you don't know how to study smarter.

While some students are able to breeze through school with minimal effort, this is the exception. The vast majority of successful students achieve their success by developing and applying effective study habits. The following are the top 10 study habits employed by highly successful students. So if you want to become a successful student, don't get discouraged, don't give up, just work to develop each of the study habits below and you'll see your grades go up, your knowledge increase, and your ability to learn and assimilate information improve.

1. Don't attempt to cram all you’re studying into one session.

Ever find yourself up late at night expending more energy trying to keep your eyelids open than you are studying? If so, it's time for a change. Successful students typically space their work out over shorter periods of time and rarely try to cram all of their studying into just one or two sessions. If you want to become a successful student then you need to learn to be consistent in your studies and to have regular, yet shorter, study periods.

2. Plan when you're going to study.

Successful students schedule specific times throughout the week when they are going to study -- and then they stick with their schedule. Students who study sporadically and whimsically typically do not perform as well as students who have a set study schedule. Even if you're all caught up with your studies, creating a weekly routine, where you set aside a period of time a few days a week, to review your courses will ensure you develop habits that will enable you to succeed in your education long term.

3. Study at the same time.

Not only is it important that you plan when you're going to study, it's important you create a consistent, daily study routine. When you study at the same time each day and each week, you're studying will become a regular part of your life. You'll be mentally and emotionally more prepared for each study session and each study session will become more productive. If you have to change your schedule from time to time due to unexpected events, that's okay, but get back on your routine as soon as the event has passed.

4. Each study time should have a specific goal.

Simply studying without direction is not effective. You need to know exactly what you need to accomplish during each study session. Before you start studying, set a study session goal that supports your overall academic goal (i.e. memorize 30 vocabulary words in order to ace the vocabulary section on an upcoming Spanish test.)

5. Never procrastinate your planned study session.

It's very easy, and common, to put off your study session because of lack of interest in the subject, because you have other things you need to get done, or just because the assignment is hard. Successful students DO NOT procrastinate studying. If you procrastinate your study session, your studying will become much less effective and you may not get everything accomplished that you need to. Procrastination also leads to rushing, and rushing is the number one cause of errors.

6. Start with the most difficult subject first.

As your most difficult assignment or subject will require the most effort and mental energy, you should start with it first. Once you've completed the most difficult work, it will be much easier to complete the rest of your work. Believe it or not, starting with the most difficult subject will greatly improve the effectiveness of your study sessions, and your academic performance.

7. Always review your notes before starting an assignment.

Obviously, before you can review your notes you must first have notes to review. Always make sure to take good notes in class. Before you start each study session, and before you start a particular assignment, review your notes thoroughly to make sure you know how to complete the assignment correctly. Reviewing your notes before each study session will help you remember important subject matter learned during the day, and make sure your studying is targeted and effective.

8. Make sure you're not distracted while you're studying.

Everyone gets distracted by something. Maybe it's the TV. Or maybe it's your family. Or maybe it's just too quite. Some people actually study better with a little background noise. When you're distracted while studying you (1) lose your train of thought and (2) are unable to focus -- both of which will lead to very ineffective studying. Before you start studying find a place where you won't be disturbed or distracted. For some people this is a quiet cubical in the recesses of the library. For others is in a common area where there is a little background noise.

9. Use study groups effectively.

Ever heard the phrase "two heads are better than one?" Well this can be especially true when it comes to studying. Working in groups enables you to (1) get help from others when you're struggling to understand a concept, (2) complete assignments more quickly, and (3) teach others, whereby helping both the other students and yourself to internalize the subject matter. However, study groups can become very ineffective if they're not structured and if groups members come unprepared. Effective students use study groups effectively.

10. Review your notes, schoolwork and other class materials over the weekend.

Successful students review what they've learned during the week over the weekend. This way they're well prepared to continue learning new concepts that build upon previous coursework and knowledge acquired the previous week.

We're confident that if you'll develop the habits outlined above that you'll see a major improvement in your academic success.

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