College Study Tips for Students
Tips on Studying at College & How to Improve Study Skills
These college study tips are to help students learn how and when to study, and tips and tricks you can use to get ahead. Studying for college is no fun, but if you plan your time correctly and get your work done, you will have more time for fun such as college parties
College Study Tips
Create Mnemonics
Mnemonics are devices that can help you memorize formulas, key concepts, definitions, etc. A really basic example of a mnemonic is “Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally” which stands for parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
Make a Study Guide
Whether or not your professor gives you a study guide for an exam, making a study guide is very helpful when studying for tests. Go through the textbook, notes, and any other material and write down any information that you think may be on the test such as important concepts, definitions, and formulas. Reading and writing the information will help you memorize it faster. If your professor gives you a study guide, make sure to cover all the points listed.
Make Flash Cards
Making flash cards can be a bit time consuming, but flash cards are helpful tools in remembering vocabulary, formulas, and key concepts. They are also easy to carry around with you so you can review them anytime.
Quiz Yourself
To ensure that you are prepared for your test, make a mock quiz to test how well you know the material. Write down a list of keywords or questions and make sure to leave room underneath each one. Then, pretend that you’re taking the test and write down as much as you can.
Set Time Goals
Setting time goals for yourself will help make sure that you stay on track especially when you have time constraints. You’re more likely to be productive if you have goals to achieve.
Remember to Take Breaks
Studying is hard stuff. You need to take short breaks to allow your brain to process and retain the information. Otherwise, you may confuse yourself or forget something you have already studied. Be sure to take only a short break, otherwise, it may be hard to go back to studying. When you begin studying again, review the material you have already studied, then, move on to something new.
Don't Study Alone
Studying with other people is always easier, because you are all there and you know nothing else is going on. If possible convince your college friends to meet at the library at a specific time on a regular basis. If you and your friends have different schedules, do your best to find time when at least two of you are able to meet. This will also help you and your friends develop good study skills, keep tabs on your friends, and make sure they will be with you on graduation day.
Study During the Week
For those college students who like to party, studying during the week is the way to go. Typically studying Monday through Thursday is the way to go. When it's not football season, Sunday could also be a good day, but never count on it. If you have time between or after classes while you are still on campus, that is the best time to pop into the library for a quick hour of studying. This will allow you to enjoy your nights without worrying about studying later. Thursdays are notorious for being college party nights, so dont plan on studying late that night. College students that are big partiers will be hungover Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so the week is usually the best time. Having self control and studying hard all week should allow students have the weekends free.
Schedule Time for Studying
College students who regularly have gaps in their class schedule should mark off those hours as study time. By making it part the routine, students should get into the habit after a few weeks, and not even think about it. The key is to start right away and try not to cheat. College students who do not have gaps in their schedule should plan for times before or after class, or schedule time at night.
Get lots of sleep
College Students who get a full night of sleep are usually more alert, more focused and learn things easier than those who are sleep deprived. Try to keep your sleep schedule as consistent as possible. On the weekends avoid sleeping in too late, because it will make it harder to wake up for your first class.
It is important to have a lots of sleep because every students have a more restore energy to avoid yawning during the class hour because more energy more confidence.
ReplyDeleteto Christopher...
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear that. Just continue with what you are doing. I am sure you are and will be benefiting from it.
However, I encourage you to try also other activities aside from studying. Remember the vision of ACN -"nurturing holistic formation". We need to develop all of the aspects of our personhood, not focusing on the mental alone.
see you!
to shanamines_37
ReplyDeletemay in know your first name?
Yes, I agree. Sleeping is important not only to students but to all people as well. So try to avoid doing activities at night. Cheers!
for me it's better to study everyday because i want to develop my personality us a student.
ReplyDeleteSo i try my best to improve or to inhance my personality,I encourage my self to have good reader in my class.
Studying is the key to success. I can say that before when I was a student at UM, I don't even study my lessons because of the temptation things their. But when I attended the orientation in Englsh1, I was encourage to have a study schedule or time, right place for me to concentrate and no other things to do but to study. I observe to myself that I am improving specially in reading comprehension and thinking skills not only in English but also in my other subjects.
ReplyDeleteStudent must study their lessons by not memorizing it but to have only a keyword or just familiarize it. We or they must have the study habit to improve their personality and better to have a time management.
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ReplyDeleteStudying is a good habit,so it's better for us to study our lessons everyday.So that we can enhance our skills specially in English.
ReplyDeleteBefore when I was in high school,I don't have time for studying because I waste my time just for talking with my friends but after I attend the English orientation I realize that I should study my lessons everyday so that I could remember my lessons for that day.So that when examinations come I will be ready in that particular exam.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot study habits and techniques but we should have our own style of studying for it to be effective. Personally, I wake up 4am to study and it fits my daily routine and I guess it`s effective for me.
ReplyDeleteTo Armae-
ReplyDeleteYes, reading is an activity that could help us in improving our personality. Just keep doing it.
To Gladys Anne--
You've got a good start in your stay in Assumption. Glad to hear that.
To Paolo--
Ok. So you've got your own account this time, I reckon.
To Zenaton--
May I know your first name, please?
Good. Start doing it and you will know if it is effective or not.
To Romela--
The style of studying is relative that is, it depends on our own choice which in turn is a result of our routines as individuals. Studying would be more meaningful and beneficial if we are comfortable in doing.
Because of the orientation happened in English1, I realize that being a student, I must have my study habits in the right period of time.
ReplyDeleteI can say that there's something happen about my schedule when it comes to mind that I need to study my lessons not only in English but also in other. I can manage my time perfectly and I have much time for studying.
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ReplyDeleteTo Joseph Roy--
ReplyDeleteWell, that's good...
To Aries Tican--
Yes you should for it will help you
To Rezeny--
Ok.
after the engl1 orientation,I realize that it's better to scan your notes before you sleep at night,and I believe that when we follow this tips it can help us to develop our study habit.
ReplyDeletei learned more techniques in the orientation and
ReplyDeletei try my best to apply it every time and during i study,its really true that group study with classmates is very good.
Actually I really don't have that so called "Good study Habits". But I encouraged myself to be on my best. As a working student, I don't find much time studying and scanning my notes because of time schedule conflict. I find myself busy doing my tasks. I wasn't use on studying while working, But after the English1 study and thinking skills in english Orientation, I was so encouraged and I realized that there are still a lot of options for me to have my regular studies. Now I really have that note-scanning and studying but not as good as I want it to be. Hehe, I really find this subject so interesting and I like my teacher's way of teaching.
ReplyDeleteReading is the best way to learn new words! - Windy
ReplyDeleteA college student must be more responsible to achieve their goals in life.Maria Luz Parba
ReplyDeleteA college student must be more responsible to achieve their goal in life. Maria Luz Parba
ReplyDeleteTo Krizza Kaye--
ReplyDeleteI did that also when I was in college. And I liked it.
To rejean--
Group study is good also.
To Rinextreme--
Just find a good place and time for studying. Don't get so pressured with the other tasks you are supposed to.
To Windy-
That's true. Just read, and you will learn something.
To Maria--
Yes, a life without a goal is like a ship withe no destination.
Being a college student is not easy to adjust especially in studying. You need to be focus and know how to manage your time correctly.For me, these study tips are really helpful to make "study" a habit to us.It can also applied not only for a college students but also for everybody to be more knowledgeable everyday and remain in our mind those things we already learned.
ReplyDeleteTo Cristina--
ReplyDeleteYou are correct. You would not really regret spending some of your time for study.
as a student we have to give time in studying our lessons in order to achieve our dreams/goal in life.And studying we should make w/ heart.Not because we were oblige but we love what we are doing.
ReplyDeleteHaving a techniques in our studies can help us to be a more active in school..
ReplyDeleteFor me i have also a techniques in studies, at first when i woke up early in the morning I'm going to make a guideline and a time management for my whole day activity.And even if i have a son I'm spending more time to study my lessons especially when we are having a quiz and exam..And when i am at home i have read a lot of books to enhance my reading comprehension.
FROM:JOAN L. DECENA
study habit us the best way 2 become a better student. and i do believe that study is the best way 2 answer every question even though it is hard, but if u will study every day and night iM sure its easy 2 passed the examination.
ReplyDeletestudy habit is good for all persons and also 4 me.
ReplyDeletebecause study is the best way 2 have an answer in every test :))
As a student we should have a study habit,in order to have a high grades.But we as a student we should not only study hard,but we should also be sincere in what we are doing.And we should also trust ourselves and have faith in God.
ReplyDeletestudy habit must important to us to help us to achieve our goal in life..
ReplyDeleteAilyn Tubianosa..
well ,definitely studying is one way of reaching ones goal & dream of life... Taking it as a habit will help you to learn,,gain knowledge & also to refresh the lesson in mind.
ReplyDeleteGlndy v. suriaga
Since I was started to enter in the school, I'm trying to have a good study habits.That before I sleep, I make my own schedule for the next day.Yes, i agree that having a good study habits can help great to us especially as a student.But Honestly sometimes i don't like reading books, i read books if it is needed and sometimes i prioritize to sleep in order to restore more energy. But for now i encourage myself to do the things that are more important than sleeping,"study".
ReplyDeleteI usually study week before the examination. In order to have a good grades. Sleeping early is a a good thing to relax after the wholy activities.
ReplyDelete--glndy Suriaga
During the proclamation of our new President Noynoy Aquino, he said that he will change our country by helping to it. He said also that he will do his best to help the poor people especially those indigenous one. He promise that he will never corrupt the money of the Philippines and he will be taking care of it. I think Noynoy will not broke his promise because I know that he is a good person and countryman.
ReplyDeleteBase on what I have seen in the video, I realize that we should have to learn the English language because it is the second language in the whole world. We must know also the correct grammar and pronunciation of the language English. And for us to know it, we must listen to our teachers on how they say correctly and spontaneously each English word.
ReplyDeletefor me studying must be your priority but we need to balance our time>there are saying that reading is the best way to learn new words.as a college student now uhmmmm its very hard for me to adjust.I'm trying to find another friends.i am looking for a not plastic friend because there are so many plastic people at my school.Don't waist your time everyone because time is running.jejeje
ReplyDelete>Marivic L.Maghamil
studying is good for us to to have a good grades and we shoud learn english language to gain more knowledge and studying is way to be auspicious in life.
ReplyDeletestudy is important to learn more knowledge.
ReplyDeletetake your time to reading. by; vergie delapus
for me ,,,,English well may be the best thing i can do to improve my life.
ReplyDeleteLanguage is very important without it we would not be able to communicate verbally or written. We would not be able to read, write or communicate with each other thoroughly. The reason why language is so important to me is because I wouldn’t have an ability to transmit and transport ideas; orally, written, and electronically.
With regards to the inauguration of Pres. Benigno Aquino.I think he would contribute a lot.As a President he has the potential to do such thing that would make our country a progressive one. I believe through his good governance in the coming years, the Filipino problems will continue to lessen. He would lift the nation from poverty through honest and effective governance.He will be a good model, an example of a good leader and a good public servant. And I believe through him the trust of the people to our government will be back.
ReplyDeleteGood day to you Sir,
ReplyDeleteAfter seen the video I realized that being a Filipino its very important that we should improved our speaking skills in English.It will help us to communicate other people,specially foreign people.English language is significant in our daily life such as: applying to a job,and most of the interviews are using English.
As a student,we need to study our lesson,,,By using in any kind textbook,dictionary,encyclopedia and etch.So that we can gain more knowledge.
ReplyDeleteIn that photo, I see that it is referring to a garbage. And it likes to interpret that we should have to recycle the garbage that is recyclable and throw it in the right place such as garbage can or MRF. As we can see, the photo has a broom, so we have to clean our environment to avoid diseases and to save our health. The other thing is shovel represents as to make a canal for the overflow water in the streets or in our place to avoid also flood. This photo reminds us to be responsible in our garbage as well as our environment.
ReplyDeleteIt is true in what is stated on the article. Finding a friend is not easy because you should have to know the person's attitude if it is fit on your personality. Friends also can make us know more about ourselves for they are the one who sees what we do and judge our personality. And friends, they can be your family because they are their to comfort you when you are sad and they are their to make you feel good and happy. So friendship is important in our daily life.
ReplyDeleteSleep is a naturally recurring altered state of consciousness.and sleeping is a Normal characterized by a general decrease in body temperature, blood pressure, breathing rate, and most other bodily functions.yah because if you are tired and you don't get enough sleep, your body has too little leptin and too much ghrelin. and remember full sleep have a full powers for tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteyes!for me college student must have a schedule time for studying because Within the first few months ago of starting college, many students quickly learn that managing their time because this time is the most challenging and difficult aspects of being in school. With so much to do and keep track of, strong time management skills can make all the difference.It can be a paper calendar. It can be your cell phone. No matter what kind it is, though, make sure you have one.
ReplyDeleteFor me stuying during the week is imposible because some student must do there own instink to study or not!
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