Once again, it’s that time of the year when almost all school and college-going students gear up for their annual exams. The results of these exams not only evaluate the performance students have shown throughout the year and affect their eligibility for scholarships, but they also decide university placements and careers. Therefore, needless to say, annual exams of different local boards, Cambridge University, or individual schools, hold immense significance in a student’s life.

Given their importance, all students aim to struggle day and night to excel in these exams. However, many distractions come in the way of a majority of the students and prevent them from achieving their academic goals. These outwardly appealing distractions are a complete waste of time and, since time is the most precious thing a student can have, one cannot expect to excel in studies unless one lets go of distractions, particularly during the exam season.

Let’s have a look at some of the distractions that are an obstacle in the way of achieving academic success.

Social media

Probably the biggest waste of time and attention in this era is the inappropriate use of the numerous social networking sites and apps — WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, X, SnapChat and what not. Minutes turn into hours as you keep scrolling down, posting and liking stories, commenting on others’ posts, watching the latest trends and sharing the ‘live coverage’ of your whereabouts.

This will never end and can never end! There will always be people posting updates at all times........

© Dawn Young Magazine