When to Study
•Spend two hours of study time for every hour you spend in class.
•Study difficult (or boring) subjects first.
•Avoid marathon study sessions.
•Study during the time of day you're most alert.
•Study while you're waiting in line for the bus, for the doctor or for the water to boil!
Where to Study
•Establish a regular study area.
•Don't get too comfortable, avoid beds and other sleep inducing places.
Controlling Distractions
•Take breaks when your attention starts to wander.
•Make sure your family respects your study time.
•Avoid noise - TV, radio, other people talking - they all distract you.
•Stay off the phone.
•Learn to say no - don't re-arrange your study schedule unless it's really important.
•Hang a "Do Not Disturb" sign on your door!
What to Do When You Get Stuck
•Break a big task up into small jobs.
•Don't beat yourself up, frustration inhibits concentration.
•Don't do more than you have to, do what's appropriate.
•Pay attention to the time, and don't waste it.
Study With People
Education often looks like competition. Actually, it's more like coperation. Studying with others allows an exchange of ideas. You learn something and they learn something--everyone wins!
Guidelines for a Study Group
•Test each other by asking questions.
•Practice teaching each other.
•Compare notes.
•Brainstorm for 5-10 minutes at the beginning of each class.
•Set an agenda for each session.
•Get to know each other personally. We all need emotional support as well as intellectual support!
Information from Student Success Guide
at EMCC.
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