how to take on college studying. . . part 2

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 deck space – usually your dorm room, your apartment or the library.

·       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.

·       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 production time of the day.

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