College Study SkillsStarting your rookie year in college can be intimidating. Freshman students are trying to get used to new surroundings, lots of new people, and a whole new type of freedom; oh and they also need to step up their game academically if they want to cut it in post secondary education. Here are some tips to help you improve your college study skills. -Learn to pick out what is important in a college lecture and in your written work -Get to class two minutes early and review the course outline and your class notes. Look ahead in the textbook and look ahead at the upcoming assignment. -You’ll be able to grasp the information in your textbook better if you read it conversation style. -Become a human highlighter. Learn to pick out the key words to reading assignments or lectures; and get in the habit of making note of them or highlighting them so that you can get a good grasp of the main points of a chapter or a lecture. The key to strong study skills is to review material until you totally understand it. If you can explain the main points of your material in your own words, make up questions on the subject and know the answers then you can be confident that you know the material. Find a good spot to study; one that is quiet and bright, and will allow you to concentrate without being distracted. If you find a spot that works for you, get in the habit of using that spot on a regular basis. Figure out what works best for you and stick with it. Surround yourself with whatever materials you need to allow you to concentrate on your studies. Find yourself a comfy chair, gather snacks and drinks and even provide yourself with music and incense if it helps. Just set the mood so that you can settle in for some productive study time. In order to make your study time productive, allow yourself to take regular breaks. It’s important to get a change of scenery, stretch your legs and even engage in conversation with others from time after a long study session. Once you’ve recharged your batteries you can head back to your study spot and get back to the books. Consider joining a study group. Being a part of a study group alleviates some of the pressure of having to dig up tons of references, and also can make studying easier by allowing you to talk through your material with others. _______________________________________________ Need Help with College Entrance Exams? Study Guides and Flashcards
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