Quality time of study is key to success: Toppers

SHILLONG: It is not the long spell of studies but quality study which helps students to perform well and achieve success in the examinations.
This was the mantra of the students who came out on top as the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) on Thursday declared the results for the HSSLC Science, Commerce and Vocational streams.
The toppers believe that focus and quality learning is of more importance than quantity when it comes to studies.
Priyanka Surana from St. Anthony’s HS School, who topped the Commerce list, admitted that she used to study only for a period of 2-3 hours daily with full focus and she made the best use of the available time.  She said that students need to maintain a thin line between studies and other activities such as net surfing and chatting.
“Students need is to strike a balance in life because success doesn’t depend on the quantity of time you spend but it is rather the quality that matters,” she said.
Asked about her aim, Priyanka said she wants to pursue a career in Computer Applications.
On the other hand, Naved Nagi who secured the top position in the Science stream, said, “Success is all about regular studies and obeying your teachers.”
Naved, who wishes to study Engineering, spoke against last minute preparations.
Gliff Richard Nongsiej, who secured the second position in the Science stream, admitted that there is no specific timing for study.
“When I study I always read the Bible and pray asking God for better understanding of the subject that I am studying,” he said.
Aparna Dey and Akash Shil, who secured the third and fifth positions respectively in the Commerce stream, also asserted that long studies do not hold any water. They said that two-three hours of quality studies daily can help students a lot.
Fr Bernard G Pala, Principal, St. Anthony’s HS School, hailed the students, teachers and support of the parents for the tremendous success of the students of the school.