Hey guys!! So this is my first masterpost about some study hacks and tips that really helped me :) hope it’s helpful ^^
Sit somewhere where you can pay attention.
Write notes. Really do write your own notes! I see my classmates struggling with classes because they don’t write their own notes and they take them from other people… It’s really good to have a colour-coding system, so you can sort out the information you get from your teacher, but don’t overdo it! Too many colours = confusion. Don’t forget to kinda customize your notes. Use a format you can effectively study from. I personally use the outline method or a hybrid of the cornell method (without the summary).
If you don’t undestand the material, ask questions!
Reread your notes several times the day you made them and read them everyday once. It’s good to retain the information and in the long run, you won’t have to study that much (okay, you will have to study, but you will have already remembered most of the important stuff).
It’s really helpful to check out what is written in your textbook. There might be even some exercises you can solve while studying.
First of all, find a spot where you can focus. It can be anywhere, in the library, in a local coffee shop or even at your home. But do not study in your bed. From my (limited, but still) personal experience, it does no good :D
If you’re studying at home, organize your desk - your stationery, notebooks, textbooks, binders, loose paper, whatever, so you can find them when you need them. Plus, you’ll feel more motivated ;) I recommend tidying your room in general - making your bed, hanging your clothes… it just gives you a good feeling and some motivation (at least to me it does :D)
Study snacks! Don’t forget you have to stay hydrated, bring some sweet fruits, don’t eat unhealthy food while studying! It’s not absolute, like a piece of chocolate really helps, but I mean, don’t overdo it ‘kay? :D also, don’t stuff yourself with caffeinated drinks (tea is better than coffee for your health), and do not even think about energy drinks, that is yuck and it’s not good for you :D
Put your phone away. Make it silent and put it somewhere where you can’t reach it.
Plan your study session. It really comes in handy to see what you should accomplish today and what you should do the next day. Prioritize your tasks.
Now it’s up to you. Take out all of your materials, rewrite your notes, make cheat sheets, summaries, flashcards, mind maps, read your notes aloud… find a method that suits you. I personally make summaries, sometimes even flashcards, and I like reading my materials aloud :) Also, finding a study buddy might help you ;)
And that is all for this masterpost! It’s my first one, so idk if I did well :D sorry for possible mistakes in English, I’m not native :) I hope this helped you :)
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