下面的十條技巧將會幫助你在整個學期都始終保持這種熱情：

    1. Get your books early 

    One of the most hectictimes of each college school year is that crazy few days in the college bookstore before the semester starts. Who needs it. Get your books early. If your professors haven't posted them online, call the bookstore and see if they have a list. If still no luck, give your professor a polite e-mail stating you'd like to get your books early so you can prepare for the class. Ask which books you need to buy.

    1.準備好你的課本

    每學期開學之初都是學校書店最繁忙的時候。避開這個高峰期，我們只需早早地準備好自己的課本。如果你的教授還沒有通知你這學期所需的課本，可以詢問下書店，看他們是否有你需要的課本清單。如果沒有，那么禮貌地發一封Email給你的教授詢問你需要為新學期購買那些課本。

    2. Skim and review before class starts 

    Review is one of your best weapons against challenging exams. Since you have your books early, spend a few hours skimming and reviewing each one. Familiarize yourself with the table of contents, summaries, bolded text and sidebars. Get the edge.

    2.課前溫習

    預習、復習是應對考試的最佳武器。當你提前拿到新學期的課本后，花幾個小時瀏覽閱讀一下他們。熟悉其中的表格、摘要、黑體字及邊欄提示。爭取先行的優勢。

    3. Do not change your diet 

    Eating more or less can change your concentration, energy level and ability to stay alert. Presuming you are satisfied with your current mental chemistry, avoid changing your diet. 

    P.S. Studies show 75% of college freshmen put on 7lbs their first semester – keep lean and mean.

    3.不要改變飲食習慣

    食量的增加或減少都會影響你注意力的集中、身體能量供應及應變能力。請放心地保持你的飲食習慣，不要改變他們。

    注：研究表明75%的大一新生在他們的第一學期一般會增重7英磅。

    4. Decide your main goal 

    Do you want straight A's, B's？Before you can get anywhere you have to know where you are going beforehand. Choose before the semester starts what grades you want and write it down. By putting it in writing, you are setting an agreement with yourself - after that, all you need to do is not break that agreement. 

    4.確定你的目標

    你是想獲得A呢，還是B？行動之前明確目標會達到事半功倍的效果。在開學之初就確定并寫下本學期你要達到哪個等級。寫下來是為了給自己定下一個承諾，接下來要做的就是履行這個承諾。

    5. Decide why you want to make A's in your classes 

    Why do you want to be a good student? Write up a list of reasons and then hang them in a prominent location in your living quarters. When the going gets tough and you don't feel like studying or going to class, review this list. Add to it if you can. Reasons are what keep enthusiasm high.

    5.明確你為什么要獲得Ａ

    你為什么想要成為一個好學生？列出原因并粘貼在你寢室的顯眼位置。當你遇到困難、厭倦學習以及要去上課時，重新審視一下這個列表。這會使你能夠始終保持學習的熱情。

    6. Keep your exercise program going

    Hopefully, since you are reading this blog, you have adopted an exercise program. Going to class is no excuse to stop. Stick with it for increased self-esteem, concentration and enthusiasm for learning.

    6.堅持體育鍛煉

    希望你在看過這篇文章后能夠為自己設定一個體育鍛煉的計劃。上課不是你停止體育鍛煉的借口。堅持體育鍛煉可以增強你的自信、注意力的集中及保持學習熱情。

    7. Sit in the front row 

    Studies have shown sitting in the front row is an easy way to improve your grades. Why? You hear better, you have more interaction with the professors and there is no possible way to doze if you are in the front row. So choose the front row and win.

    7.坐在前排

    研究表明坐在前排是獲得學習進步最佳捷徑。為什么呢？坐在前排聽課會十分清楚，可以使你將注意力集中在教授那里，而且坐前排還能克制自己不去打瞌睡。所以，坐在前排迎接你學習的勝利吧！

    8. Reward yourself after small accomplishments

    When you get an assignment or test deadline, right then and there, decide on a reward for completing it successfully. I am not saying you have to get an A. Instead a small reward for simply getting through. Some ideas: A new video game, a toy, tee shirt, DVD. Pick something just for you and do not buy it until you finish your assignment. The fun reward will carry you through to the finish line.

    8.獎勵自己

    當你成功完成一項任務或測驗順利時就犒賞一下自己。不是說你必須得到Ａ后才能獎勵自己，即使是前進中的一小步勝利也可以獎賞自己。這個獎勵不要在還未完成任務前就買回來，一個有吸引力的獎品會不斷激勵你去完成任務達到目標。

    9. Make a habit of studying at the same time every day 

    Humans function better at different times. When do you study the best? Early morning, afternoon or evening? Work on finding that out and then make a pact that you'll study at that time every day. This works because 1 you'll be in your zone naturally and you will be developing a habit of high quality study at that time of day.

    9.形成自己的學習習慣

    每個人的各種機能在不同的時間體現出不同的效能。哪個時間段學習更好些？早上，中午還是晚上？找出適合自己學習的最佳時間，然后每天堅持在這個時間學習。這有利于你形成適合自己的高效的學習習慣，并將自己的潛能得到最好的發揮。

    10. Get enough sleep 

    Staying up late at night watching TV, goofing off or drinking might be fun at the time, but leads to excessive tiredness during classes. It's tough to be enthusiastic if you are dead tired. So pick a time your fun and serious side can agree on, then stick to it. Set a reminder on your cellphone or computer if you need to. Just get some sleep you look tired.

    10.充足的睡眠

    熬夜看電視或者酗酒這只能得一時之快，它們帶來的只會是無盡的疲勞與困倦。如果過度疲勞的話，你將很難保持學習的熱情。所以挑個時間放松休閑一下而不可以過度的放松，如果有必要就用電腦或手機設置一個提醒給自己。如果感覺累了最好就去休息。