Hola MaHigh-School - February 2018 - email ready

‘Work hard’ is described and defined differently by students,
for instance, some define it as working productively which
suggests that a student is sure of the work, hence understands
the work after labour (often they do not consider the labour
hours). However, others measure hard work in terms of the labour
hours initiated and then decide “I deserve a break”. This is
inconsiderate of the study method which influences whether the
learning is effective or not.
“Play Hard” on the other hand, is defined as fun, whether it is
movies, social media, games etc. This could be worrying for parents
who may stalk their children on social media as they would
prefer to see their children studying instead of having fun.
What I have realised is that ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ is more influenced
by choice and peers. It is very risky to decide to watch
a movie the day before a test, and tell yourself that you have
done the work, without revising. Additionally, to consider a
friend who claims that “you can study later” and tempts you to
work
go out on days close to a test is also
risky especially if you have not put
in the work.
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University allows us to grow a thick
skin, to say no and yes, to listen
to instinct and to make the right
choices on our own. It is therefore
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good to question, and investigate
and take thorough thought into
these clichés particularly if you get
the opportunity to be given university
entrance, which simple translates
to independent responsibility.
Masiziba Hadebe