Individuals who are highly productive and successful tend to have at least one habit in common: being early risers. What’s so great about getting up early? Well, for one thing, mornings tend to have fewer distractions and therefore allow you the peace and quiet you need to knock out important tasks such as studying for classes.
When you have to study for several hours straight, your mind gets tired and trivial little things seem to become incredibly important. You switch your attention to a TV show, updating your software, or flipping through Facebook news. Well, these distractions cannot help you be more productive especially when you have an exam tomorrow. However, there are distractions that can actually boost your energy and help you improve your studying results.
The problem with studying for visual learners is that most (bad) teachers will only use one style – it’s most likely to be the one they prefer themselves. Try not to be discouraged, however. All types of learners face their own unique challenges. Instead, understand that you should simply adapt your study habits to suit your learning style.
Fall semester is coming! After a summer of working, travelling, and having fun with friends, it can be hard to settle back down into a regular study routine. That’s especially true if you’re a naturally active person. See seven easy ways to get back into the groove.
It’s easy to reach information-overload at college, especially when the professor talks too fast, or when you are doing final preparations for an exam. You need to organize the data right from the beginning. Outline note taking is one way to achieve this.
Holidays are the most perfect time of the year for a college student, and of course it is very tempting to start hanging out all the time and forget even about the existence of homework. So why should you continue studying and how to make it more enjoyable?
Finals are the necessary evil of your college experience.The best way to succeed at finals is the rule – know your enemy. Find out the ways that you can end up being unprepared for your finals – and work on a strategy of avoiding these things and nailing your final exams like a pro.
No matter what your major, it’s likely you have between 50-200 pages of reading to get through every night of the week. Especially, when the end of semester is coming, with final exams and projects ahead. Did you know there are actually ways that you can improve your reading and retention speed? Here are the best speed-reading hacks that actually work.
Studying isn’t the most fun thing you’ll ever do at college. Still, if you haven’t learned how to study by the time you’ve made it this far into your educational career, you may be in big trouble. We’ve compiled the 5 best and most productive study habits you can develop before it’s too late. Remember, having a worry-free semester of straight A’s is much more fun than failing out
Stepping back into that chilly dorm room after a luxurious winter break can feel like a prison sentence. Your new courses yawn out in front of you forever, with spring break an eternity away. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to combat this post-break malaise.
