How to Take on College Studying
Part 2
Choose Where to
Study
ü 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.
ü The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature
and enough desk space- usually your dorm room, you apartment or the library.
ü For completing problem sets or 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,
ü When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper,
you are probably better off in a less social environment.
Here are simple steps you
can take to help you get a handle on studying:
ü Have a routine for where and when you study.
ü Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for
each study sessions.
ü Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your
most productive time of the day.
ü Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at
material but not absorbing it.
ü Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact
to ask questions.
ü Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.
CHOOSE
THE RIGHT
