Homework: Harmful or Helpful?

So I am a college student, to say the least, I have a ton of homework each and every night. I carry around pounds of books, notebooks, pens, and pencils in attempt to get all of it done! When teachers assign homework they typically spout the same lines, that it is for 'our benefit' but how do they determine what will be beneficial for us?



I'm am not a teacher and so I don't have that answer but I can imagine trying to come up with that "magic amount." Of course they want you to read what is required for the next class session and yeah, there are some questions you should be able to answer but what about those teachers with time tables? We will see that we should spend two-three hours for each hour of class time studying... What?


Ignorance is bliss? Not when it comes time to study for a class! I am sitting in my room staring at page after page just looking for the meaningful material. Someone might ask, "what are you studying?" If your answer is "just two-three hours worth of material." then you are not having much luck. Do not fret though, I am there! College has this sort of mysterious-side. Am I supposed to know something that I don't? Eek!



Nothing is worse than when your homework is to study! There are not set guidelines for cramming knowledge into your head but remember, you should never be hurt by homework. If your vision is blurring from the subscript-sized text you're supposed to be reviewing or your hand feels like it could break off at any moment from note taking, it may be time to stop! Homework is never supposed to cause you any harm but it often can, be it emotional stress or the physical explosion of your head! If ever homework becomes harmful, help yourself to a break. Coming back to an open book can often times be refreshing for your mind- Don't burn yourself!




NOTE: WHEN YOU TAKE A BREAK BE SURE TO COME BACK! I UNDERSTAND THAT A BREAK SOMETIMES TAKES LONGER THAN EXPECTED BUT BE SURE TO ALWAYS FINISH YOUR HOMEWORK.