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10 Effective Study Habits For College Students

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10 Effective Study Habits For College Students

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This article caught my attention because it was talking about the similar ways of studying in a healthy environment rather than a stressful one. This article related to the videos that I watched with having the right environment and not cramming a bunch or information in your head and causing a lot of stress. The article is also giving information about how making sure you go ahead and study ahead of time so you can ask questions in class before the teacher starts talking about so you can take extra notes.

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10 Effective Study Habits for College Students| Centura College

Learning "How to Study" can be one of the best investments of your time in terms of preparing to go back to school or improving your grades while you are in school. The best part is that anyone that truly wants to improve their learning process can do so by following a few basic principles of time management, organization and prioritization. In this post, we are going to discuss with you, 10 effective tools and study habits for college students that want to improve their GPA (grade point average) or make sure they start their academic career off on the right foot note.
Dedicate a specific time and place to study
Having a set place and time to study can make all the difference. Students who don't practice this technique tend to be more stressed about homework and studying because they are never sure how or where they are going to study. Often, they also won't know if they will have enough time to complete the assignments and review the material. Having a set time and place to study alleviates all of those "stressors" and allows you to focus on the material you need to cover.
Prioritize your time
No matter how much you might wish differently, there are only so many hours in a day you can devote to studying. So it's important that you prioritize your time before you start studying each and every study session. Start with the more difficult tasks and material you have in front of you for the study session. Most people are more open to difficult material in the beginning of the study session. As the session wears on and you start to get tired, that is the time you will want to spend on material that you have a good understanding of already or have basic tasks to complete on a project or assignment.
Set the mood
Only you know what works for you. Do you do better with some light background music? Or by having a little snack before you begin? Maybe you study better in the early afternoon, or between classes. Maybe you're a night owl that does their best work between 1 and 3 in the morning. No matter what "mood" you set though, the most important part of this step is being honest with yourself and how you work to maximize efficiency.
Getting the most out of your assigned reading list
Nothing makes a class more enjoyable then walking in with a good understanding of the material before the instructor even opens their mouth to speak. Reading the material ahead of time also gives you the opportunity to make some notes before class and make sure any questions you have get addressed in class. Bring your reading notes to class and augment any areas the instructor highlights or spends lots of time on that you missed in your notes.
How to read like a student
Most students will approach a reading assignment in the same old fashioned method...open the book to chapter 1, begin reading. By the time they get to the end of the chapter though, their retention and comprehension is low. In order to answer the review questions, they must go back and re-read the chapter scanning for answers. Although this can be marginally successful at times, try this method instead; Turn to the end of the chapter and read the chapter summary first and then read all of the review questions. Then go back and read the entire chapter. I'll bet your understanding of the material and the retention of the material is way better this time!
Teachers Pet Tip - Don't forget to read and notate any image captions in your text books. A lot of instructors use these for exam questions (or bonus questions) and it often gives you much greater insight into the material and what the author was trying to explain. Participate in the class discussion whenever possible
Ask open ended questions. Join the discussion. The point here is that if you are involved in the class discussions you will be paying attention to what the instructor and others are talking about.
Find a study group
Cliché? Maybe. But when you find the right study group it can really help you with difficult topics and course material. Remember the old saying "two heads are better than one, three heads are better than two...". Very true in this case.
Don't be afraid to ask for help
Sooner or later everyone runs into a course that they just struggle with. The material seems too far over their head, the math is too advanced, the instructor is too hard, whatever the reason; most people struggle with one or more classes sometime in their academic career. Don't let the frustration, anger or fear of failure stop you from getting help. Seek out your instructor and ask for some one on one time. If they can't or won't give it to you, ask if there are any school sponsored tutor programs, organized study groups or other resources that might help. Chances are help is within reach if you simply ask for it!
Don't let life get in the way of your dreams
Work, kids, husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, friends, etc...

They can all be a GREAT support system. They can also be a tremendous drag on your time, energy and stamina. Make sure they know what your priority is. Why it's your priority, and that you will make any adjustments necessary to your personal life in order to complete your goal.
Don't CRAM for exams
Every now and then you may have a late night finishing a paper or working on a project that needs to be completed, but applying the above techniques on a consistent and steady routine will more than prepare you for quizzes, mid-terms and finals. You should only need to review your notes for the course a few times before an exam. In other words, if you apply these steps, you should not need to cram!

At Centura College, our Student Services Department is here to help. If you need help with study tips, study groups, work/life/school balance, other resources they are your first stop! They have a wealth of information available on study habits for college students, work/life/school balance and much, much more!

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Learning "How to Study" can be one of the best investments of your time in terms of preparing to go back to school or improving your grades while you are in school. The best part is that anyone that truly wants to improve their learning process can do so by following a few basic principles of time management, organization and prioritization.

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In college, tests are often more difficult and they tend to be a larger part of your overall grade in each class. You are expected to do more independent study on a subject outside of the actual classroom, and quite often the class itself moves along more quickly than you are used to in high school. If you would like to be successful in class and not constantly overwhelmed and stressed out, then these good study habits are essential.

1. Make a schedule and stick to it

Time management is a key to your success in college. You are on your own for the first time and there are a lot of things to do; both academic and social. Even though your schedule may seem overwhelming, there is time to get everything done. Once you know your class schedule, set up specific times for studying. Study every day if you can.

2. Create your environment

Almost everyone studies best in a quiet environment with few distractions. It's best to create this place if possible. It tells your brain that you are here for a specific purpose, and can help you focus. If your dorm environment is always noisy, or if you are constantly distracted while in your dorm, then finding another quiet place, such as a library might help you. Noise cancelling headphones can also help - and some of us find it easier to study with music.

3. Study in spurts, don't cram

Our brain at its most productive during about the first 60 minutes of study. If you need to schedule two hours of study time, you'll actually be more productive if you take a ten-minute break in the middle. If you study for three hours straight without a break, your mind will be fatigued and retain less information.

We all have to do it at some point or another, but cramming should be avoided for the reasons listed above. There are diminishing returns after a certain point of study. Plus, it stresses the rest of your body to cram. If you have been studying for a test on a regular basis, then you will probably be better off getting a good night's rest than you would be staying up late to study.

4. Sleep

Sleep is important. It's what keeps you sharp. If you are not getting enough sleep at night, then your study time is going to suffer. A fatigued brain will have to study longer in order to retain information. There will likely be short periods of time where you are overwhelmed with work and might not get as much sleep as you need, it happens to all of us, but don't get in the habit of sacrificing sleep for study on a regular basis.

5. Utilize tutors and study groups

Use all of the tools available to you It may help you to get together and study with others who are taking the same class. If you feel behind in a class or that you aren't grasping some of the concepts being presented, it's a good idea to find a tutor who can help you, rather than trying to puzzle it out all on your own.

6. Don't get behind - and if you get behind, catch up quick!

College courses move quickly. If you do not have a regular study time scheduled, it can be pretty easy to get behind. If, for example, your homework is to read two or three chapters of a text book between classes, getting behind on that could have you struggling to read half of the book before the test! The best thing you can do is stay caught up on all of your work.

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