Royane Real

By Julie Samuel 

To help you out, below you can find our top 10 study tips which if you follow are sure to make your freshman year that little bit easier.

5.  Study with others.

Find at least one other student, two if possible in each class to study with.

Studies have shown that students who study with their pears often get better grades. Studying with others can also be motivating as you have others sharing the same experience - the highs and the lows.

Being able to teach a new concept to someone else is re-enforcement that you understand the idea. Be careful, study groups can have a negative effect if they become too social so remember to stay focused and not let your study partner(s) become a distraction. On that note, be sure that you don’t become a distraction to your pears also.

6.  Establish a routine and a place to study.

Your study place should have a desk, comfortable chair and good lighting. It must be free of distractions. Ideally not a place where you routinely do other things. It should be your study place.

Be sure to establish a routine time to study for each class. For every hour you spend in class, you will probably need to study an hour, maybe two outside of class.

7.  Make notes each week.

Instead of cramming all of your study in two weeks before your exams, try taking notes at the end of each week throughout the semester.

Summarize the week’s classes in your revision book. That way when you go to study for your final exam, you can refer to your notes that you have summarized.

This will save you time and stress at the most critical point. Consistent study and preparing is much more effective and stress-free then leaving it all to the last minute. Planning as outlined in point two is key here.

8.  Begin with what you feel most comfortable with.

When studying for an exam, if you start with your worst subject, you can easily become frustrated and defeated.

Try start with the areas you are most comfortable with, this will help to build your confidence and get your brain in a `thinking mode’. The same logic applies when you go to sit your exams, start with the questions you are most comfortable with and you will give yourself the best chance of success.

9.  Establish when you are most productive.

Everyone is different, some people find that they study better in the morning, others find the evening more productive. Find out what is best for you and try to plan your study around this.

10.  Take a break! 

Your mind is like a sponge, it can only absorb so much information. When studying, take a 5 or 10 minute break every hour to allow you brain to reset itself and store all the information you have learnt.

11.  Healthy living.

And finally, be good to your body and your body will be good to you.

If your diet is high in sugars and junk food, your energy levels, your motivation and general well-being will  suffer. Regular exercising and healthy eating (5 fresh fruit and vegetables a day) will give you increased energy throughout the day; you will feel better, look better, sleep better and study better.

Yes it is scary, but it need not be. Your college years will be some of most memorable in your life. Stop for a minute and enjoy this moment in life. If you follow these top tips you will easily pass your way through your college freshman year.

About the Author

Triathlon fan looking to get faster. Used to write music reviews. Would love some peace and quiet, once in a while. Give me fine dining and some wine and I'm happy.

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Note from Royane:  You can read Part One of this article here:  http://www.royane.com/articles/get-smarter/796-top-10-study-tips-for-college-freshmen-this-year-part-one-

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