Start your Global Foundation online with O/L results

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads exponentially, schools & universities worldwide are switching to online classes. First time in Sri Lanka, ANC Future Center curated an online program for students with O/L results & pending O/ L results a ‘ Global Foundation Program’, that will guarantee an entry to leading universities in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, Dubai & Malaysia. The program has a wide range of subjects to choose such as Business, IT, Engineering & Science.

This is the first and only globally recognized foundation program that opens a pathway for leading destination of your choosing.

As such, you might be spending a lot more time than usual studying at home, of which one of the hardest parts is maintaining your focus. Therefore, to help Sri Lankan students adjust smoothly to this new reality, the lectures will be conducted by professionals, students are educated and given the best study materials whose education is halted due the COVID-19.

Below you will find an extensive study program plan and expert tips on how you set up your workspace, structure your time, and the techniques you use to learn play a big role in effectively and efficiently studying at home.

ORGANIZING YOUR STUDY SPACE

Having a designated study space is a key element to successfully studying at home. Maintaining some separation between where you relax and where you study can help get you in the right mindset when the time comes for you to really focus. Deciding what to bring into your study space (and what to keep out) is very important.

Block out unwanted background noise with noise- canceling headphones or earplugs. If the sounds of your home aren’t conducive to studying, you can always listen to music ( without lyrics) or use an ambient noise app to simulate a coffee shop or your university library. Especially if you need to use your phone as a timer, for a virtual study group, or as the source of your ambient noise, make sure to turn off notifications, and if possible, place it out of sight, out of mind.

STRUCTURING YOUR TIME

Your study space is set up and your distractions are minimized… but now what? One of the important elements of a successful study session is not necessarily about the material you review or the content you copy – rather, how you manage your time makes a world of difference in the success of your study session.

The Pomodoro Technique: focuses on accomplishing tasks by working in blocks of 25 minutes with five minute breaks in between, rather than just going down a to-do list. Before you begin, take your to-do list and group your tasks by what you think can be accomplished in about 25 minutes at a time. Then start your timer and get to work: once you have accomplished four pomodoros, you can take a 20- 30- minute break. This method helps you to maximize your use of time, minimize procrastination, and keep track of exactly what you’ve

Even in your dedicated study space, with your headphones on and your music or ambient noise playing, studying medicine at home can get lonely sometimes. Whether you prefer to review material out loud with other people, or the presence of others studying motivates you to stay focused, study groups are a go-to for many medical students. Just because you’re at home doesn’t mean that you and your classmates can’t keep studying together – creating a virtual study group is one of the best ways to continue learning in a group, even at a distance. Many free tools (such as Facebook Messenger, Skype, Zoom, and Google Hangouts) support group video chats.

STUDY TECHNIQUES

accomplished. The five minute breaks between pomodoros help refresh your mind and allow it to reset before starting the next block.

VIRTUAL STUDY GROUPS

Active learning: To practice active learning, you should do small self- check- ins before, during, and after you review. Before you start studying, establish what you’re about to learn and what you already know about the subject. After you’ve completed your study session, ask yourself what you can take away from the study session and make notes of what you need to review or continue learning the next time you approach this topic.

Reverse learning: is a study technique recommended specifically for dedicated study, for example, as you’re preparing for your exams. In this context, you can reverse-engineer your studies. Instead of starting by reading chapters or watching high-yield video lectures, start by answering questions. Read through the questions and answer them first, practice test-style. Then, use the related materials ( such as text and video answer explanations, references, etc.) to enhance your understanding of the topics, or to better understand why the correct answers are in fact correct.

BRAIN-HEALTHY FOOD

Your break time is also the ideal time to grab a snack – but instead of reaching for your go-to chips or chocolates, try to grab snacks and prepare meals with ingredients that will also help your brain:

Avocados: helps keep your blood sugar in the right range, improve your memory, and boost your concentration.

Bananas: Bananas are full of vitamin B6, can help improve your cognitive function.

Nuts: Nuts can be a great source of healthy fat and protein. According to a 2015 study from UCLA, walnuts in particular might also help improve memory.

Leafy greens: Helps slow cognitive decline in the long run? That’s because they’re all rich in nutrients such as vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene.

Whole grains: Your ability to focus and concentrate comes from a steady flow of energy (glucose) in your blood. Choosing whole grain cereals, pasta, or bread to stay mentally alert throughout the day.

You can study from home at any time – but what happens when your school, university cancels classes or quickly needs to make the switch to online-first instruction? Not all professors or universities are readily equipped to tackle the switch from inperson teaching to moving their courses online within a matter of days. Switching to fully-online learning may be a new experience for you too. Staying on top of the content you need to learn and supplementing your new online courses with an online- based resource doesn’t have to be hard… in fact,

‘Added benefits of studying this program will reduce your study period with a guaranteed degree from top universities in leading destinations. As many online programs becomes available, it’s important to choose the most reliable and recognized program. That will guarantee the best result for your investment. ANC Future Center offers the most affordable online program for just 350,000 LKR, that can be paid in 6 months’ installments which is the duration of the global foundation program. If the situation prevails, they are eligible to enroll for the first year degree program online and continue their studies eventually paving the pathway to graduate and work in your destination of choice’

ONLINE ADMISSION FOR MAY INTAKE IS NOW OPEN

Our team of counsellors and professionals are available online through www.medicalplacemets.org / www. futurecenter.lk or contact Dr. Harry Prasad – 0777 30 10 80 for more infor

mation.