Studying Tips

The amount of time and energy you spend studying in college is much greater than what it was in high school. If you never learned proper study skills while in high school the sudden increase can cause a great deal of stress on new college students. To help you with the transition I have provided you with a few helpful tips and guidelines on how to study and manage your time and hopefully taking some stress off of your shoulders.
Managing your time is the key to efficient studying. Plan to study 2 hours for every hour you spend in class. Keep a planner and section off time everyday for just studying. Write down all the things you have to get done in your planner and exam day and due dates so you are never caught unprepared. Going to class and realizing you had a paper due or an exam that day and you completely forgot is not a good feeling.  Study your most difficult subjects first and then move on to the easier ones. It is also important that you avoid studying marathons. Cramming does not work. If you study your material a little everyday you won’t have to cram and you will be a lot more confident and less stressed when exam time comes around.
Say no. You don’t have to go out every night you can say no and should say no when you have work that needs to be done. You are at college to learn and not just to party or socialize. Believe me you aren’t going to miss out on anything staying in a couple nights a week.
Finding a good place to study is also a key factor. Find a quiet space like a library or coffee shop where you will have little distractions.  Avoid studying in front of the TV or computer because you will become very easily distracted. When you have found your study place try not to get too comfortable and even try standing to become more alert and awake.
Finally you must prioritize. You are on your own now and no one is there to make you study or do your homework. Remember you are at college to learn. If you have a lot of homework to get done but your favorite show is on or all your friends are going out for ice cream, you have to think about what is more important. Schoolwork should always come first, before work, before fun, before everything. If you follow these tips you will find that you can still do all the things you want and still get your schoolwork done.

If you have any questions about the site or on college survival you can email Stella Carver. Last Update December 5, 12:49pm