Top 8 Methods To Study

            Studying can be a hassle for literally almost everyone. Studying can be difficult, especially if you don’t know which methods to use that will successfully help you memorize and learn the material properly. Here is a list of eight ways you can use to help you throughout the year. You can either choose to try them all or simply choose which ones will work best for you.

1. Review The Lesson Plan Prior To Class

            One may realize that just by simply skimming through the chapter of the textbook before the class can be a great benefit. It can help you get a better understanding of what you will learn during the class and you will also be able to participate.

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2. Turn Off Your Cell Phone

            This must be one of the most important things you decide to do during studying. Studying should be a time where you fully concentrate on your schoolwork and have every other thing out of your mind. You will realize that this act won’t be as bad after all. Any social media site won’t distract you and texting won’t be your main concern. Yes, it will be difficult at first, but turning off your phone will be a huge benefit.

3. Take Good Notes

            A great way to take great notes is to never miss a class. No reason should be accepted. You shouldn’t sleep in, go to any school events, and especially try your best not to be sick during any class. Don’t do anything that will cause you to miss any course. Another great way to take good notes is to choose a good seat in class. If possible, front and center would be great. Nothing catches your attention more than sitting at the front of the class. This seat doesn’t allow you to daydream or get lost at all during the lecture.

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4. Ask Your Professors

            If you don’t understand something that was said throughout the class lecture then you must immediately raise your hand and get your confusion clarified. If you are a shy student then make a side note of what you don’t understand and ask the professor after class. I believe you should not leave your class until you completely understand the concept. Not understanding the topic and just ignoring it will just cause your confusion to grow and being lost will not be a good thing whatsoever. Never be afraid to ask for help, everyone in class eventually runs into something they struggle with.

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5. Immediately Review Your Notes

            It is best to review your notes literally right after they are taken. Since you were just writing them down, it will be best to scan through them again to keep them fresh in your memory. Going through your notes will help you memorize and it can help you fill in the areas you missed. Try your best to study at least a total of an hour everyday to help you memorize what your just learned. Studying could involve reading the notes, checking the textbook, browsing the web and etc.

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6. Dedicate A Specific Time and Place To Study

            Having a set place and time to study can make all the difference. You may not think so, but the library will become your favorite place during college. The library separates your personal life from your academic life. Studying in the library will help you stay focused. The silence in the library is the best way of studying for either an important exam, homework or just to go over notes from a class. College students who tend to not try this method usually end up becoming more stressed about homework and studying because they are not sure on where and how to study. Having a set time and place to study relieves all those stressors and gives you the opportunity to focus on the material you need to cover.

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7. Make A Study Group

            It has been said that when you find the right study group, it can really help you with difficult topics and course material. If you are a social person, it is great to make a study group. Many college students can benefit from this tip. We all know the saying “Two heads are better than one, three heads are better than two…” the more people the better, but just keep it a decent size so you can all actually be able to help each other out.

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8. Make Index Cards

            Index cards are a great way to help you memorize. You can make index cards for every course and they can literally save your life. You can make them regarding definitions and topics. You can have the key term on one side and its definition on the other. You can also have the topic title on one side and the main points of the topic on the other side. Regardless on how you choose to use them, flipping through the cards will help you memorize many things and doing this for a decent amount of time will help you become a pro.

Getting Involved In School

There are many resources being offered on campus to Pace Students. Students have the opportunity to use as many of the resources as possible and the greatest part of it all is that they are FREE. Both commuters and residents have the opportunity to take advantage of these tools. Every one of these resources is available at almost any time, so it is flexible enough to fit everyone’s schedule. There should be no excuse that a student is failing or falling back in any specific course because they are offered all the help they can possibly get at school. Using these resources will be a great benefit for oneself and the community around us.

           One out of the variety of resources being offered at Pace University is the Writing Center. The Writing Center offers free writing consultation services to all students as well as to the whole campus community. Most English professors recommend their students to attend the Writing Center. Not only is it a requirement for the class, but also professors have realized that students who use the Writing Center are actually being helped with their weaknesses and they get help with any part they are stuck on with their writing. The Writing Center can help anyone out no matter what part of the writing process one is in. Whether it is from beginning an outline of your ideas to finishing the final draft, Pace offers writing mentors to help the students realize their strengths and weaknesses. This technique helps students become better writers and it helps them have a better understanding of what they should be doing instead of what they are doing now. Pace’s Writing Center is located in 15B of Miller Hall from Mondays through Fridays and on Sundays it is located in 134 of Alumni Hall. The Writing Center is available from Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00am to 7:00pm; it is closed on Fridays and Saturdays; but it is available again on Sundays from 6:00pm through 10:00pm.

Another resource being accessible is the Tutoring Center. This center is fully committed to offering any tutoring service possible by helping students in various different courses being taught at the University. Students from our own University are the mentors in this program. This strategy helps out in a big way because more than one person has gone through the same courses. I believe that the mentors going through the same courses as we are going through now is great; they will know which ways are easiest to teach you and which methods should really be used to succeed in class. Pace’s Tutoring Center is dedicated to hiring and training well-qualified undergraduate and graduate tutors. It is located on the third floor of the Mortola Library. Its hours of operation are: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 9:00pm; it is closed on Fridays and Saturdays; then on Sundays it is available from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.

         
           The last, but certainly not least, resource being available to every student is the Mortola Library. The main goal of the Mortola Library is to teach and help out undergraduate and graduate students of Pace University. The Library offers various things. The Library contains an electronic classroom, laptops, printers, books, Research/Reference Area, three separate floors to accommodate everyone’s studying needs and it even has a Pace Mart. The Electronic Classroom is available to classes and Professors can use it as a way to teach their students. Laptops are available to every student so they can borrow and use for the time they spend at the library. Printers are also available for every students’ need. Students have $30 worth of printer money on their card and if you use it wisely, it will last a very long time. Every student is given a library card when they first take a tour of the library with their University 101 class. This card allows students to check out books and make reservations of a book throughout the year. The Research/Reference Area is a place in the library where you can get help on looking for any type of research/reference you may need. They can also help you out with your research paper and get you started. The Library has three separate floors, each floor has their own rules so anyone can choose any floor to be in and study as much as they want or converse with others as much as they please. Lastly, a Pace Mart is available at the Library. This store is run by Pace students. The store has literally almost anything you need and it is all sold at a reasonable price. 

            Have you ever used one of these resources available at Pace? If so, please share to the readers which resource you have used and how you found it helpful.