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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are all great ideas, and I'm glad you didn't forget to mention asking your professor--always reach out when you need help or have questions. Your professors want to help you and often don't know you need it unless you ask! I always found having a good calendar, planning out my time, and breaking long-term assignments down into smaller deadlines for myself was another helpful trick. Good work!
ReplyDeleteI think your ideas are very helpful and they are definitely good ways to do good in college!
ReplyDeleteI love these tips! Especially for college students I believe all the tips you recommended everyone should take into consideration. I definitely think the second tip, "Turn Off your cell phone," would be challenging for some students because it's a habit most have grown into. But by turning off our phones, there really is a difference of getting assignments done faster.
ReplyDeleteI loved all of the techniques in this post! I definitely agree that you should always review your notes right before and right after the class will help improve your knowledge on the course! I also believe that not having your phone by your side during your study session is an awesome idea because i have the worst habit of checking my phone every few minutes when I'm trying to study! Great job, I really liked this post, and I will definitely have to try out these techniques when I study for my next class!
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