How to Take on 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.

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

-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 students are available for discussions.

-When you are reading book chapter or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment.

 Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

-Have a routine for where and when study.

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

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

-Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but no absorbing it.

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

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

 

Choose The Right!