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Whether you want to be the next Bill Nye (with tenure!) or you just want to learn as much as you can, being a scholar is easier than it sounds. With some work and determination, you too can bring learning into your life. Read the article below to find out how!
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow do I keep learning after finishing school?
Community AnswerSet a fixed time every day or week to sit down and learn something. Take continuing education courses. Surround yourself with people with a similar drive to learn and grow. - QuestionHow do I manage my study time if I am busy all the time?Community AnswerYou'll have to cut some things out so you can prioritize your studies. I had to cut out acting and sports for two years.
- QuestionWhich language is the best to learn if I want to be a scholar?
Community AnswerEnglish is used around the world, so that could be helpful to learn depending on where you want to study.
Tips
- Libraries will often have someone who specializes in a particular topic. This person can help you learn more and send you to the best books for what you want to learn.Thanks
- Take elective courses (while earning the Bachelor's degree) in collateral areas.Thanks
- Go to conferences offered by the national organization for the discipline that interests you to continually expand your knowledge.Thanks
Warnings
- Being a scholar or typically requires lots of patience. There are equal chances of failure as that of success, hence you should be ready to accept the results as they come.Thanks
- It may be difficult to balance cultivating a strong family life while conducting extensive research. Moving to places to meet job opportunities can also take a toll on your family.Thanks
- Don't base your decision on where to teach solely by prestige of university. Some smaller universities can be top-notch niches in certain fields, and others can have excellent faculty and resources to work with.Thanks
- Be wary of online schools that require money. Make sure that they are accredited and that their reputation is good.Thanks
- Due to the larger number of PhD candidates for professorship and commercial positions, prospective scientists and scholars may find themselves having to take a series of postdoctoral positions before landing a permanent position.Thanks
- The pay is not always great, and the work can be isolating. When you seek the tenure track, the first 6 years on the job are intense.Thanks
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About This Article
To become a scholar, try to question everything you hear or read instead of taking it at face value. If information seems wrong or questionable, do your own research to find the facts. Also, try to cultivate your curiosity since scholars are always on a quest to learn new things. Since a scholar is someone who is learning all the time, try to read as much as you can, and attend classes or take online courses to broaden your horizons. To learn how to get good grades in school and get into college, scroll down!
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