What Type of Student Are You?
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From ‘Closet Mugger’ to ‘Last Min Clutch-er’, find out once and for all which type of student you are, and what you need to do to excel.
1. The Overachiever
Every class has an Overachiever. You may know them as the Teacher’s Pet, the Straight-A student -- or maybe even the Nerd. They seem to always spam the teacher with questions, volunteer for leadership roles, and study all-day everyday.
Advice For You:
Making good grades your top priority is not necessarily a bad thing, but it can definitely lead to some toxic mindsets that might affect you in the future. Steer clear from ideas of perfectionism and comparison, and take on supporting roles from time to time. Numbers and grades do not define your self-worth.
2. The Slacker
The Slacker is the complete opposite of the Overachiever. He or she is content with doing the bare minimum, and makes little to no effort at pursuing above-average grades. It can be quite annoying to be grouped together with classmates like these, as they might not put in the same effort as you.
Advice for You:
The funny thing is, you are already aware that you are slacking. Perhaps your passion lies somewhere else, but for now, you just have to buckle down and accept that good grades are important in this life stage. Don’t hold yourself back because of your disinterest in school. Perhaps you are as capable as the top students. You’ll never know if you never try!
3. The Quiet Student
The Quiet Student is usually obedient and non-disruptive. However, nobody knows if they are really paying attention or just zoning-off in class. In class discussions or group settings, they normally just keep to themselves and offer no opinion or feedback.
Advice for You:
There’s nothing wrong with being an introvert, but it’s hard to gain the most out of your education if you don’t engage in class activity. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and share your thoughts, your classmates will also benefit from it! If this is too challenging, you can start by inserting yourself into a small study group so that you can become more comfortable with raising your voice.
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4. The Closet Mugger
Beware of the Closet Mugger! They always seem to lead a vibrant life outside of school, but are still able to maintain good grades despite their no-study lifestyle. As you’ll come to realise, they are actually remarkably self-disciplined and will study intensively when they get home from all the ‘partying’.
Advice for You:
It’s amazing that you are able to achieve a balanced lifestyle. However, you have to remember that not everyone can do what you do. So, don’t keep inviting your friends to ‘party’ with you when you know they are already falling behind in their studies. Plus, while you’re used to studying alone (in secret), why not try group study once? Who knows, you might like it!
5. The Last Minute Clutch-er
Last but certainly not the least, we have the Last Minute Clutch-er. These students either thrive on a sense of urgency, or are masters at procrastination. Either way, they are no stranger to burning the midnight oil and submitting rushed work.
Advice for You:
We are all guilty of overestimating our time and ability, but try not to make it a recurring habit. Cramming content the night before might have worked in the past, but as you reach higher levels of education, this strategy might not fare so well. Instead, mark down important test and submission dates and space out your revision time. This way, you can also retain information better.
