Any tips on studying?

Question

I am looking for new ways to study. (mine don't seem to be to productive as of late) what helps you do well in college?

Answer 1

You may want to first figure why your current study methods aren't productive. This will help narrow down possible avenues for you to pursue. But here are some general suggestions:

1. Go to your lectures: This seems like a no-brainer, but when your prof doesn't take attendance, skipping that 9 AM Friday class is pretty tempting. Attend your lectures and develop a method of note-taking that works best for you. Concentrate more on listening to what the prof says rather than writing every single point. Spend about ten-fifteen minutes after class going over your notes and filling in any blanks.

2. Do your readings: Again, a no-brainer but the magic is in how you read. Don't do three chapters of reading in one sitting. You will probably get distracted or bored and won't really absorb what you're reading which makes the entire experience a pointless exercise in time-wasting. Instead, divide your reading into shorter sections. Make notes for each section, but limit yourself to writing 5-10 points for each.
3. Review: Constantly review your notes. Make this a weekly event. Review your reading and lecture notes and learn the material over the space of a few weeks rather than the night before an exam.

4. Make friends: If you're someone who needs to talk things through with other people, form a study group. Divide up the readings, assign notes and then exchange them when you meet. Each member of the group can become the "expert" on a certain section or topic. Test eachother and try doing mock exams.

5. Study Space: Pick a study space that's conducive to your specific needs. If you're a person that needs complete silence and is easily distracted, go to the Quiet Study Space at your campus library and study there. If you need some background noise but prefer minimal interruptions, choose a quiet coffee shop where you're not likely to run into people you know. Designate a study space at home that's as distraction-free as possible. Make this your regular study spot so that you feel as if you're in "study mode" whenever you set up your work there.

6. Suck-Up: Go meet your Prof. Don't be afraid to ask your prof questions during his/her office hours. Establish a comfortable rapport with them and go with a list of questions or concerns 11/2 to 2 weeks before a test. Meet your T.A--they're often more approachable than prof's and are usually the ones that mark your work. This is an excellent opportunity for you to ask for specific feedback on your work and to pepper them with questions about what they expect from you on a test. Your prof and T.A. are YOUR resources. Take advantage of them!

7. Discover your learning Style: This should come before everything else. Do you learn better when you hear things or when you write them down? Do you like diagrams and pictures or do you prefer written instructions? Find out how you learn best and use methods catered to your learning style to help you succeed.

Those are a few suggestions that I hope help you out!

Answer 2

I make note cards. This is for my anatomy class and it helps out really well. Some are just regular notecards with notes and others can have a picture on one side and the description on the other. Then i kinda quiz myself. Its been really helpful to me. In my other classes I do the same thing but i just go over emphasized stuff that the professor said. Also, try making mutiple choiced questions. Create like a mini test for yourself to make sure you understand the information. It helps alot. Hopefully it works for you.

Answer 3

It really depends on what you are studying. Science and math: do as many practice problems as possible. Something that requires memorization: read and take notes, review notes and repeat. Notecards are a great way to quiz yourself. Take a practice test a few days before your real exam, this way you can see what you need to concentrate on.

Answer 4

Make notecards.....and it always helps me to make them a few days before the test because in a way you are looking at the material b/f the test date.

Answer 5

work hard ,and try your best ,And I went to an excellent college successfully.So,the only tips I can offer is to work hard and be diligent.

Answer 6

first understand whatever you are reading.
and revise often.