Study Habits College

Study Habits College

Study Habits College

Studying for college courses can be a daunting task, particularly for new college students. However, with some careful planning and effort, college students can develop some study habits which will maximize their learning potential (and their grades)! Here are five study strategies which can help any student succeed in college:

Break Studying Up Into Small Chunks

A marathon of studying right before a test is the least effective way to prepare. Moreover, it is highly stressful and unhealthy, translating to low energy and inability to concentrate once one actually gets to the test. Instead, students should take 15 or 30 minutes here and there to study, a few times a day, even when exams seem on the distant horizon. This will not only be easier to schedule, (between classes, at lunch, etc), it will also help one to better remember (and actually learn) the material come test time.

An effective way to do this with simpler material is to write terms or questions on note cards, then carry those note cards around and glance at them throughout the day. Studying in chunks, over the long-haul, may mean that students only need to review the material the night before for about an hour (or a little more for maximum points!).


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