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Jack
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What are the best studying tips?
My name is Jack, I'm a senior in high school and I was curious as to what kind of good studying tips can I use when I am in college? This would mean a lot to me in the near future.
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Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Jack. One of the best tips is to make a study schedule. College classes often require more independent work, so planning your time is important. You should break your study sessions into smaller chunks instead of trying to study for hours at once. Studying regularly is better than cramming all at once, so try to set aside time each day or week to review your classes.
It's also helpful to actively work with the material instead of just reading or highlighting. You can take notes in your own words or explain concepts to a friend. Doing this helps you understand and remember better. Using practice tests or answering questions at the end of chapters can also show you what you know and what you need to study more. Repeating material is good, but it works best when you think about it and use it actively.
Another tip is to organize your study space and remove distractions. You need to find a quiet place where you can focus. Some people like soft music or noise-canceling headphones, while others need silence, try both and see what works for you.
Additionally, you can take advantage of the resources available to you. Professors, teaching assistants, and tutoring centers are there to support your learning, and asking questions in class or during office hours can help make challenging topics much easier to understand.
It's also helpful to actively work with the material instead of just reading or highlighting. You can take notes in your own words or explain concepts to a friend. Doing this helps you understand and remember better. Using practice tests or answering questions at the end of chapters can also show you what you know and what you need to study more. Repeating material is good, but it works best when you think about it and use it actively.
Another tip is to organize your study space and remove distractions. You need to find a quiet place where you can focus. Some people like soft music or noise-canceling headphones, while others need silence, try both and see what works for you.
Additionally, you can take advantage of the resources available to you. Professors, teaching assistants, and tutoring centers are there to support your learning, and asking questions in class or during office hours can help make challenging topics much easier to understand.
Adrienne Padron
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Tampa, Florida
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Adrienne’s Answer
Set Clear Goals: Decide what you want to achieve in each study session. Knowing your goals can help you stay focused and make your study time more effective.
Organize Your Study Space: Keep your study area neat, quiet, and free from distractions. Having everything you need close by can boost your focus and efficiency.
Utilize Active Learning Techniques: Get involved with the material by summarizing, asking questions, teaching others, or discussing ideas with friends. This strengthens your understanding.
Use the Pomodoro Technique: Divide your study time into short bursts (usually 25 minutes) with breaks in between. This keeps you focused and helps avoid burnout.
Apply Spaced Repetition: Review what you've learned over time instead of cramming. This improves memory and understanding in the long run.
Create a Study Schedule: Set up a regular routine with specific study times. Mixing study with breaks helps you concentrate better and remember more.
Prioritize Understanding Over Memorization: Aim to understand ideas instead of just memorizing them. This helps you apply what you know in different situations and solve problems better.
Utilize Visualization Tools: Use diagrams, charts, or mind maps to see information clearly, which aids in understanding and memory.
Practice Active Recall: Regularly quiz yourself on what you've learned to check your understanding and memory. Flashcards and quizzes work well for this.
Find Your Optimal Time: Figure out when you're most awake and focused, whether it's morning, afternoon, or evening, and plan your study sessions during these times.
Stay Healthy: Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise to keep your mind and body ready for learning.
Take Breaks and Avoid Multitasking: Short breaks can boost your focus and prevent tiredness. Concentrate on one task at a time to work more efficiently and remember better.
Use Technology Wisely: Use educational apps and online tools to support your study, but be careful not to get distracted by them.
Join Study Groups: Working with others can give you new insights, clear up any confusion, and keep you motivated to study regularly.
Organize Your Study Space: Keep your study area neat, quiet, and free from distractions. Having everything you need close by can boost your focus and efficiency.
Utilize Active Learning Techniques: Get involved with the material by summarizing, asking questions, teaching others, or discussing ideas with friends. This strengthens your understanding.
Use the Pomodoro Technique: Divide your study time into short bursts (usually 25 minutes) with breaks in between. This keeps you focused and helps avoid burnout.
Apply Spaced Repetition: Review what you've learned over time instead of cramming. This improves memory and understanding in the long run.
Create a Study Schedule: Set up a regular routine with specific study times. Mixing study with breaks helps you concentrate better and remember more.
Prioritize Understanding Over Memorization: Aim to understand ideas instead of just memorizing them. This helps you apply what you know in different situations and solve problems better.
Utilize Visualization Tools: Use diagrams, charts, or mind maps to see information clearly, which aids in understanding and memory.
Practice Active Recall: Regularly quiz yourself on what you've learned to check your understanding and memory. Flashcards and quizzes work well for this.
Find Your Optimal Time: Figure out when you're most awake and focused, whether it's morning, afternoon, or evening, and plan your study sessions during these times.
Stay Healthy: Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise to keep your mind and body ready for learning.
Take Breaks and Avoid Multitasking: Short breaks can boost your focus and prevent tiredness. Concentrate on one task at a time to work more efficiently and remember better.
Use Technology Wisely: Use educational apps and online tools to support your study, but be careful not to get distracted by them.
Join Study Groups: Working with others can give you new insights, clear up any confusion, and keep you motivated to study regularly.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a good question. Firstly, you need to find a time management tool to help, e.g. Google Calendar, MS outlook, Phone Calendar, etc.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Put down the time you need to attend classes everyday
2. Assign some time everyday on your assignments and projects, etc. Review the material covered in the classes everyday. If you have any question, ask the tutor in the next tutorial
3. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
4. Assign more time for revision before assessment
5. Form study groups with your classmates that can help you to acquire better understanding on the material
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Put down the time you need to attend classes everyday
2. Assign some time everyday on your assignments and projects, etc. Review the material covered in the classes everyday. If you have any question, ask the tutor in the next tutorial
3. Make sure you have enough time to sleep and do some exercise
4. Assign more time for revision before assessment
5. Form study groups with your classmates that can help you to acquire better understanding on the material
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Sagarika Priyadarshini
Senior Advisor, Product Management - IT
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Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Sagarika’s Answer
Hello Jack,
College is a new chapter, and the way you study can make all the difference. Stay organized, plan ahead, and break big tasks into smaller steps—you will feel more in control. Find a quiet space, take good notes, and make learning active by quizzing yourself or teaching others.
Don’t wait until the last minute—study a little every day and give yourself breaks to recharge. And remember, asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. You can achieve amazing things , just believe in yourself—start strong and keep going!
Be sure to check out the other tips shared —they are also extremely helpful and worth following!
College is a new chapter, and the way you study can make all the difference. Stay organized, plan ahead, and break big tasks into smaller steps—you will feel more in control. Find a quiet space, take good notes, and make learning active by quizzing yourself or teaching others.
Don’t wait until the last minute—study a little every day and give yourself breaks to recharge. And remember, asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. You can achieve amazing things , just believe in yourself—start strong and keep going!
Be sure to check out the other tips shared —they are also extremely helpful and worth following!
Alexis Gerth
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Alexis’s Answer
Studying looks so different for everyone! It took me three years in college to figure out what I enjoyed the most, and what worked the most. I found that using the library/ classrooms really helped. I bought some dry erase markers, and I would essentially "teach" someone (not actually someone), about the topic I am learning. This helped me to learn ways to memorize the material, and make the material fun to learn. This gave me better grades, and also motivated me to study because it is kind of fun.
Courtney James
Human Resources
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Riverview, Florida
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Courtney’s Answer
This an excellent question. To get started I would organize myself and give myself enough time to review all of the topics covered ahead of an examination. Many years ago I had a physical copy of a calendar where I would outline what course I needed to study for which days and indicated the days in which I had scheduled exams. This helped me to organize my thoughts without feeling overwhelmed with course work. Color coding the courses would help me easily and quickly see what courses I need to focus on the assigned days.
Additionally, make sure that when you are in "study mode" that you're in a quiet area where you can focus. If you deem it helpful, find someone from your class/classes that you can study with and take mini breaks throughout your session to reset and give your mind a break. Make sure that whomever you choose to study with is as diligent and focused as you are to stay on track.
During class, where applicable, take thorough notes that you can refer back to during your study sessions.
Additionally, make sure that when you are in "study mode" that you're in a quiet area where you can focus. If you deem it helpful, find someone from your class/classes that you can study with and take mini breaks throughout your session to reset and give your mind a break. Make sure that whomever you choose to study with is as diligent and focused as you are to stay on track.
During class, where applicable, take thorough notes that you can refer back to during your study sessions.
Lisa Kolstein
Human Resources
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Floral Park, New York
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Lisa’s Answer
College studying can feel quite different from high school. With so many distractions, having a study schedule can really help. Think about when you focus best: Are you a morning person, a night owl, or do you prefer studying during the day? Once you decide, add it to your calendar or set a reminder to keep on track. It's a good idea to study regularly, not just before tests, so you're prepared when exams come around.
Finding the right place to study is also key. If your room is too distracting, especially with a roommate, try the library or another quiet spot.
Consider what study method works best for you. Some people remember things better by writing them down, like making flashcards or jotting down notes. Others learn through practice questions. You can even use tools like chatbots to create quizzes and practice questions. Group study sessions can also be helpful if you like discussing the material. Discovering your best study method and sticking with it can make a big difference.
Finding the right place to study is also key. If your room is too distracting, especially with a roommate, try the library or another quiet spot.
Consider what study method works best for you. Some people remember things better by writing them down, like making flashcards or jotting down notes. Others learn through practice questions. You can even use tools like chatbots to create quizzes and practice questions. Group study sessions can also be helpful if you like discussing the material. Discovering your best study method and sticking with it can make a big difference.
Ellen Warren
Marketing
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Austin, Texas
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Ellen’s Answer
Hey Jack! Here are some great study tips to keep you motivated:
Choose a quiet place where you won't get distracted. I like to put my phone away for a bit so I can really concentrate.
Set clear goals before you begin. For instance, aim to study chapters 1–5 today. Having a goal helps you stay focused.
Give yourself a reward for making progress. After studying for an hour, treat yourself to something nice, like a coffee from your favorite spot. It makes studying more enjoyable and less daunting.
Everyone learns differently, but here's what helped me: I organized my notes into a Word document and made a copy. As I reviewed and understood each part, I deleted it from the copy. This helped me actively remember and check my understanding. I did this twice—once to learn and once to reinforce.
Choose a quiet place where you won't get distracted. I like to put my phone away for a bit so I can really concentrate.
Set clear goals before you begin. For instance, aim to study chapters 1–5 today. Having a goal helps you stay focused.
Give yourself a reward for making progress. After studying for an hour, treat yourself to something nice, like a coffee from your favorite spot. It makes studying more enjoyable and less daunting.
Everyone learns differently, but here's what helped me: I organized my notes into a Word document and made a copy. As I reviewed and understood each part, I deleted it from the copy. This helped me actively remember and check my understanding. I did this twice—once to learn and once to reinforce.
Sagarika Priyadarshini
Senior Advisor, Product Management - IT
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Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Updated
Sagarika’s Answer
Hello Jack,
Hope you are doing great !
College can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right habits, you will thrive. Here are some tips to keep you focused and confident:
1. Plan your time: A clear schedule turns big goals into small, doable steps.
2. Study with focus: Short, focused sessions beat long, tiring ones.
3. Stay consistent: A little progress every day adds up to big success.
4. Engage actively: Teach what you learn, use flashcards, and practice often.
5. Take care of yourself: Sleep, eat well, and move—your brain needs energy.
Remember, college isn’t just about grades ;it’s about growth. Every challenge is a chance to learn and get stronger. Stay curious, stay disciplined, and believe in yourself—you are building the foundation for your future! All the Best :)
Hope you are doing great !
College can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right habits, you will thrive. Here are some tips to keep you focused and confident:
1. Plan your time: A clear schedule turns big goals into small, doable steps.
2. Study with focus: Short, focused sessions beat long, tiring ones.
3. Stay consistent: A little progress every day adds up to big success.
4. Engage actively: Teach what you learn, use flashcards, and practice often.
5. Take care of yourself: Sleep, eat well, and move—your brain needs energy.
Remember, college isn’t just about grades ;it’s about growth. Every challenge is a chance to learn and get stronger. Stay curious, stay disciplined, and believe in yourself—you are building the foundation for your future! All the Best :)
MonToya Stredic, SPHR
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Dallas, Texas
Updated
MonToya’s Answer
My top two tips are: If you’re struggling with an assignment despite working hard, take a break—it helps improve concentration and prevents burnout. Also, stay organized by keeping your notes, assignments, and resources in order. Also, keep a task tracker for your assignment.s