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 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 follow students are available for discussion.

·           When you are reading you are reading a 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 you 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 most productive time of the day.

·           Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not at material but not 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!