can anyone give me some study tips??

Question

am a first yr college student

Answer 1

study study and when you think you have got it study again. If you write something 3 times, it is easier to retain. Puts info into long term memory.

Answer 2

I'm in my 3rd year of college and I have a few tips.
1. If possible, avoid working during school year...or at least only work on the weekends. College classes are very demanding and it doesn't help when you have other obligations. It is also rough if you work late and have a morning class the next day.
2. Stay organized. Look at the class syllabus so you can plan ahead. Don't assume your professor will remind you of papers/homework due.
3. Do the work! Go to class...you will miss out on things that the teaching discusses that aren't neccessarily in the book. Read the given chapters/assignments....it may be on the test even if it is not discussed in class. Stay on top of the work so that you do not get further and further behind.
4. If possible have the professor look at your work before it is due. This will give you an idea if it is what he is looking for and gives you a chance to redo it if it was not. The professors also appreciate it when you go to the office hours to get help because if you don't ask for help and do poorly they are going to tell you "why didn't you ask for help?"
5. Go to class...(I know I said this before). I find that I learn most of the material just by listening. Try not to take too many notes if possible because while you write you miss what he is saying. If possible record the lecture and take notes later.

Answer 3

Forget the 30 minute thing.. you need to spend your evenings studying. Your freshman year is crucial. Do not get caught up in the partying or hanging out. Pick a weekend day for fun. Otherwise, stay in your books. In the long run, it will pay off by helping you to perform well and avoid the anxiety of not being prepared. Do not get behind. If you find an area of study difficult, ask for a tutor. Do not pick difficult classes because you want to be "impressive" start with the basics and build up. As the others have told you, ALWAYS go to class and sit towards the front so you can hear and see everything your professor or instructor is presenting. Pay special attention to your writing...use spell check and keep a style manual handy. Study in the library whenever you can. If you are doing your homework and find yourself surfing unnecessarily. Get up, take a break, turn the computer off and get into your books. Stay ahead in your reading.

Answer 4

Read, read, read. Its the most important thing that you can do in college by far! Also, if you have a class such as a foreign language, flashcards work very well for remembering terms. College is different because you'll have two to three times as many things to remember per class as you did in high school, so flashcards are a great study tool. Finally, working with another person from your class is a great way to study. And it's easy if you live on campus because you can just meet at a dorm room or the library, etc. Good luck! :)

Answer 5

Go to class. Take notes. Read the assignments and make marginal notes. Answer the questions at the end of the chapter or sample problems. Review this material before exams. In most cases, you should study one hour for every hour of class time.

Don't get caught up in partying just because your parents aren't around. College professors don't care whether you get good grades or even pass.

You will still have plenty of time for fun that doesn't mess you up. Keep your eyes on the prize.

Good luck!

Answer 6

First, read the assigned material.

Second, take good notes. On the really difficult stuff, I like to type them out in outline format.

Third, Pay attention to when you are best able to focus on material, such as late at night before bed or very early in the morning before you do other things.

Fourth, caffeine.

Fifth, Most text books have companion websites that are very helpful and contain many practice exercise and practice quizzes. You will find that if your professor gives a lot of multiple choice questions, they will often be word for word from the companion website. Many profs. select books for courses that come with extras, such as test banks, so that they don't have to spend so much time writing assessments.

If your goal is to learn, then the first tip is most beneficial for me. If your goal is to ace tests, then the fifth one will surprise you.

Answer 7

Go back up and read (or print) mexmix's answer again!

I have been a college teacher for 17 years.

Here is my best advice: go visit the school's librarian.

They will teach you the basics of research, how to find information and .... literally, how to study.

How to take notes, how to retain information and all that kind of stuff.

I am glad you are humble enough to ask in here, it can be embarrassing to think you don't have the tools to be successful in college. I know that one all too well.

Our librarians are under-used and need to be used better, trust me on this one.
If you get an A on a test, you owe your librarian a thank you note -- well written, of course!

Answer 8

basic study tips.
-don't leave it until the last minute. study a bit for a like 30 mins a day. like a lesson covered in the number of days you need to in 30 mins periods.
-don't study at night
-study in a group

Answer 9

Here's 3

1 get a book

2 open the book

3 READ the BOOK

Answer 10

All I can say is study a lot. For every hour of class, study for 2 hours on your own. Notecards work for me.