If you want to make it through college, you’re going to have to learn how to study properly. Unfortunately, if you breezed through high school, you probably don’t have solid study habits in place. That’s why we’ve come up with this list of 3 tips for studying in college. Whether you’re pursuing a psychology degree or a degree in health care management, you can benefit from implementing these tips.
1. Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute- Procrastination is the biggest hurdle you’ll have to overcome in college. This isn’t high school; you can’t wait until the last minute to study for an exam. Give yourself plenty of time to prepare for an exam so that you don’t stress yourself out.
2. Set Realistic Goals- You should set benchmarks to track your studying progress. For example, set a goal of covering one chapter’s worth of material each day. By having something to reach for, you add structure to your study schedule.
3. Take Regular Breaks- Studying is hard enough as it is. It’s even worse when you don’t take breaks. Make sure you take a step back from the books on a regular basis so that your mind can take a break to absorb the information.
Friday, February 20, 2009
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In regards to studying at the last minute, from experience I can tell you that this is dependent on the class. For instance, there were some classes where I studied very little and did fine due to the fact that I either knew the material well or it was an easy class. Others I had to study a lot. Don't commit time when it's not needed.
Procrastination is the biggest enemy as this poster said. I have one friend that has her priorities after class in the order of work, study, food, friends. She makes sure she takes the time to the exclusion of all else.
When you set goals, set goals that you can realistically achieve. Some students are incapable of covering one chapter a night. Make sure that you setup study habits that work for you, and not for the general public.
Personally, I breezed through high school and a good chunk of college before I had to come up with "good study habits." Not every degree requires you to rack your brain to be successful. If what you do works for you, then do it.
Also be sure to eat properly. Your body is a machine just like your car and you need proper fuel to keep it running. Make sure you take a snack break in order to keep some fuel in the gas tank. (Yes, I like cliches.)
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