Ways to Encourage University Students to Read More

Ways to Encourage University Students to Read More

        As fellow students, we are always looking for ways to learn how to motivate ourselves to love reading. We all know the reward of reading are immense. Aside from enhancing our communication skills, it also helps reduce stress. Nevertheless many children still cringe at the thought of still reading. How can we change that? Here are some tips to encourage university students to read more.

        First and foremost, if you want to encourage your fellow students you better make sure you’re leading by example. Instead of talking about something useless, invite them to read some information out of a book. Talk about the book that you are reading with them, and how you can’t wait to read before you go to bed. In short, let them see you read.

        On the other hand, many students don’t like to read because it’s hard and a waste of time for them. You need to make them see you read often and let them ask themselves ‘is it worth a shot’? . If they give an interest on reading or they ask you is it good reading books then don’t waste anymore second and teach them some reading strategies to attract their attention more.

        Not to mention, introduce your friends to a book series. Whether they into adventures or fantasy novels, there is a book series for everyone. All you have to do is find out what your friends love and get them to read the first selection. Once they get a taste of the set, they will definitely want to keep reading to find out what happens next.

        By the same token, knowing that maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help us live a longer life can motivate us to make better life choices. Laying out the benefits of reading may be the best way to enhance appreciation and encourage them to pick up a book on their own. To summarize, help them see the importance of reading. Sometimes just knowing the fact can encourage someone to see their world differently.

        In a nutshell, if we know the right techniques and apply them where necessary we will definitely starts to like reading. So what if you read books and people call you a nerd; the one that excel in examination is you. You get a higher chances than them. In brief, I hope that more people starts reading and less playing.