How to Take on College Studying

Part 2

Choose Where to Study                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

• The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space—usually your dorm room, your apartment or the library.

• For completing problem sets a brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.

• When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment. Improve your study habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

• Have a routine for where and when you study.

• Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

• Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time   of the day.

• Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

• Get to know students whom you respect and can study with to contact to ask questions.

• Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!