Top 10 Excuses Students Make (And How to Beat Them)

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Welcome to the ultimate tamad-student survival guide! Whether you're in high school or college, we've all been there—trying to explain (aka justify) why we didn't review, submit, or even show up. But don’t worry, ‘di ka nag-iisa! Here’s a fun and brutally honest rundown of the Top 10 Excuses Students Make and how to actually overcome them. Bonus: may memes para hindi ka antukin!



1. “Pagod ako eh.”

Translation: I deserve a break... every day. 

The Fix: Schedule your rest after study time. 25-minute focus, 5-minute break. Hello, Pomodoro technique!


2. “May ginagawa pa ako, later na lang.”

Translation: Scroll pa more.

The Fix: Set app limits. Or study using your phone—use apps like Forest or Notion. You can check how I made my phone a weapon to study here.


3. “Hindi ko gets kaya wag na lang.”

Translation: Brain cells on vacation. 

The Fix: Look for YouTube explainers or study groups. May TikTok tutorials na rin!

4. “Inaantok ako.”

Translation: Power nap turned into full sleep. 

The Fix: Short naps lang, promise. Set an alarm or try standing while studying kung sobrang antok.



5. “Mas productive ako pag gabi.”

Translation: Procrastinator alert. 

The Fix: If you're a night owl, build a late-night routine. Pero wag din 11PM start mo.



6. “One game lang...”

Translation: 5-hour rank session. 

The Fix: Use games as a reward AFTER study. Grind grades first, rank later.


7. “May time pa naman ako.”

Translation: Master of cramming. 

The Fix: Use a deadline tracker or to-do list app. Start small, pero start now.

8. “Wala akong reviewer.”

Translation: Ayaw lang talaga. 

The Fix: Download free ones online (like sa blog na ‘to—tingnan mo sa Free Resources page 😉)

9. “Kaya ko naman ‘to kahit hindi mag-aral.”

Translation: Overconfident pero failing. 

The Fix: Practice makes pa-pasa. Even if you think you know it, review pa rin.

10. “Maglilinis muna ako.”

Translation: Productive procrastination. 

The Fix: Set a study-first policy. Clean during your 5-min breaks, not during review time.

Final Tip:

Excuses are easy to make, pero goals won’t chase themselves. Start small, stay consistent, and don’t forget—lahat tayo dumaan sa tamad phase. Ang importante, bumangon at mag-review. Kaya mo ‘to!

Check out our Free Reviewers & Admissions Links para wala nang dahilan!


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