Former professor gives students study tips, expands program

    A free study skills seminar will provide students with tips on how to enhance their study habits.
    This seminar is conducted annually by former Murray State professor, Dr. Bertus R. Ferreira. This year it will be held 4 - 6 p.m. Sept. 14, 17 and 18 in Lovett Auditorium.
    Dr. Ferreira has two Bachelor of Arts, two Master of Sciences, a Master of Philosophy and doctorate in education and several academic achievements which focus on business/industrial security, crime prevention, economics and other majors and minors, according to Murray State records.
    “Dr. Ferreira was my criminal justice teacher,” Emily Warmack, Murray State Alumnae from Paducah, Ky., said. “You can tell he is always passionate about what he is saying, especially when it comes to academics.”
    For the past several years, Dr. Ferreira has given tips, such as how to study smarter and take charge of your life, to attendees of the seminar.
    Warmack said she was encouraged to attend the seminar with bonus points for Dr. Ferreira’s class.
    She said she never expected to leave with a better understanding of college.
    “The tips he gave, in class and in the seminar, were not obvious (ones),” Warmack said. “I thought to myself, ‘I would have never have thought about it that way.’”
    Warmack said Dr. Ferreira told students to take credit for one’s actions and responsibilities, so your life and your future are in your hands.
    Breanna Copeland, senior from Eddyville, Ky., and attendee of 2006’s seminar, said Dr. Ferreira gave important tips, from his own experiences in college and related them to students now.
    A major point that stuck with Copeland was to attend all classes, she said.
    “He told us you can pass some classes just by attendance alone,” Copeland said. “Also it is just fifty small minutes out of your day and not too much of an inconvenience.”
    According to Dr. Ferreira, while a student is in class it is always a good idea to ask questions to ensure the student understands the material and all concepts, Copeland said.
    She said another point made was college is a long-term commitment, meaning students have to learn how to get studying done now and then enjoy your life after.
    “He made me realize there are parties every night that you may miss but imagine the money and the rewarding job you will have after you graduate from college with a degree,” Copeland said.  “He said ‘Four or five years of studying seems like a great exchange for a wonderful rest of your life,’  and I agreed.’”
    Dr. Ferreira’s study seminar next week is free and open to students who want to study better.
    Wil Robinson can be reached at william.robinson@murraystate.edu.
 

1 comments

Chris

Mon Sep 14 2009 20:29

I don't understand why this article says former professor Dr. Ferreira, when he still teaches here. In fact I have a class with him this semester.

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