Dr. Hana AL Balushi
Foundations of Success in University Subjects
Dear student, I present to you some important foundations for success in university subjects that you should work on throughout the years you spend in your academic journey. As they say, knowledge is light and the path of knowledge is nothing but light upon light, and God Almighty has made sources of light that illuminate your path in different ways, so do not deprive yourself of this light and advancement. The first source of light in your academic journey is the pure intention for God Almighty, as if you intend the entire academic journey to be for the sake of God and that God enables you to be the best successor on this earth and to carry out the message for which you were created with dedication and sincerity.
Dear student, enlighten your path by raising your awareness of the details of the sources of this light during your academic journey, which I summarized in regular attendance at lectures, active participation in academic discussions, and benefiting from training and educational opportunities. Also, preparing well for exams, participating in academic activities, and benefiting from the university library and academic references. Planning, organizing, and managing time well are essential for success in university subjects. You
should also benefit from effective study skills, focusing on basic concepts, practical exercises, research projects, collaborating with colleagues, and trying to understand the materials deeply and apply them in practical life. Taking advantage of online learning resources, digital libraries, and other academic resources can help enhance understanding of subjects and improve academic performance. Academic references, books, articles, and other materials that help expand knowledge and improve understanding of course materials should be used. Talking to professors, academic advisors, and fellow students can help set academic goals. Mental and physical health should also be taken care of, as they affect academic performance. Time management, scheduling, and prioritization can help manage academic work efficiently and improve academic performance. Regularly reviewing course materials, preparing for exams and tests well, paying attention to details, focusing on coursework, and taking advantage of feedback from professors can help improve academic performance. Alternative ways to learn course materials, such as online classes and study groups, should also be explored, and available technological tools should be taken advantage of.
