How to Take on College Studying

How to Take on College Studying

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Part 1

 Develop Good Study Habits

In college, you’ll need to build on the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of a college class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to.

You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it.

 Think of a college as a full-time job, in which you spend 40 hours a week on a class, labs, study groups and doing homework.

 Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about TIME MANAGEMENT , and use the guidelines below to develop your study skills.

 Decide When to Study

Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

·         Figure out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in the evenings and on weekends.

·         Consider what time of day you are the most alert. – There are morning people and night owls – and try to schedule yourself accordingly.

·         Think about whether you do better sitting studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon sessions.

 

CHOOSE THE RIGHT