How to Take College Studying Part 2

How to Take College Studying

Part 2

Choose where to Study

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

Ø  The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space- usually your dorm room, your apartment, or your library.

Ø  For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow student are available for discussion.

Ø  When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a les social environment.

Improve your study Habits

Ø  Here are some simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying.

Ø  Have a routine for when and where you study.

Ø  Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

Ø  Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time of day.

Ø  Take breaks if you need them so you won’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

Ø  Get to know whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.

Ø  Keep up the workload and seek help when you need it.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!