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How many hours, on average, do you have to study and do homework for your classes Along with that, what tips do you have for studying? How does the homework load in college compare to the homework load in high school??

I am planning on majoring in Biology (pre-med)

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Thank you comment icon I don't take hours in doing homework or studying, but I do have some tips for studying: 1.Concentrate in what you are studying 2.Study in quiet, peaceful, and calm places 3.Call a friend so you can study together and make sure you are right while studying Daniella
Thank you comment icon Your Welcome! I'm glad to help! :) Daniella
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Megan’s Answer

They say you will need to study for every hour you are in class.
If you have 12 credits that is 12 hours of class, and you will need 12 hours to study/do homework. Of course, this will vary from each class. Sometimes you may need less and sometimes you may need more.

The comparison from high school to college all depends. It depends on what your high school load was like and what they prepared you for. It depends on your college and what their expectations are. The biggest difference is time management. In high school, you have a very structured schedule that is the same daily. In college, you will have a different schedule each day with a lot more free time. It helps to plan out your free time with structured time to study, work out, eat, and sleep. You have to be careful not to let the free time get away from you or turn into a lack of sleep.

Study tips:
1. Use the tutoring and writing center on campus
2. Find study groups
3. Schedule time to study and find a quiet space with no phone/TV/social media distractions. Some campuses have rooms or spaces in the library where you can book
4. Ask your professors for help- get to know your professors
5. Create new study habits that work for you- flashcards, re-writing notes, reading out loud

I hope this helps!
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Seema’s Answer

Depending on the specific classes you take it can vary as follows 1. Science - learning the concepts requires reviewing notes taken during class and book reading and practicing any questions and study materials so perhaps an hour a day plus any science experiments practical hands on time in lab so that can be additional 2-3 hours a week 2. Math - approximately 1 hour a day if you are understanding the concepts and get help from the TA and your peers 3. Other classes like English will also be about an hour a day minimum based on readings and written assignments. My advice is to get as much help and take advantage of tutoring and peer learning where you are struggling with grasping concepts. I took physics and engineering courses so don't have as much direct experience with biology and chemistry after second year of college. Hope this helps.
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Gothata’s Answer

Studying will depend on the subject as well as the topics you are doing. But I believe that 2-3 hours per day would suffice but one can add an hour more when you take breaks in between in order to give your brain some rest. This will also help you grasp your study material. The most important aspect is to study when you are not tired and your brain as ready to grasp what you read. I find that early hours of the morning are the best times. Or anytime before midnight is much better.

When you get to college the study time can increase to about 5 hours but still not done consistently but spread across the day.
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