Click the photo to read more about what to do during your study breaks! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou guys, study breaks are more important than you think. I am SO guilty of sitting down for hours and just staring at my notes. Then to realize, I had been just staring and not actually reviewing course material. This is a tip that varies for all people. Find what works best for you! Study breaks could include going for a walk, going to get lunch, or even sitting on your phone. The important part is, don’t forget you are on a BREAK. Meaning, it takes a lot of self-discipline to get yourself back to the books. For me, I like to scroll through Tok Tok, do laundry, get a snack, or just relax. This is where I utilize my timer method. Typically, I set a 15-20 minute timer to plug into my phone or complete other tasks I could do around my house. Make sure to give your brain an adequate break! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Remember, you are doing the best you can. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nStudying is exhausting. It really can drain your brainpower. My advice here is, don’t forget you are trying your hardest. Students always feel the need to perfect their knowledge before taking the exam. However, if there are concepts that don’t quite connect, don’t get down on yourself. At the end of the day, it’s just an exam score. There are more assignments and quizzes that will boost your grade if your results don’t reflect positively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Studying for exams! The best part of college, right?! Wrong. For as long as I can remember, studying has been one of my greatest weaknesses. I do not focus after sitting at a desk for a long period of time, and I also am not a strong test taker. So, I really just dislike studying overall. However, I can say that I have self-taught myself how to properly study without totally hating it and without draining my brainpower. Generally, professors heavily weigh exams and quizzes in our overall grades. They are important! That means we have to, at least, adapt to study habits and create the best methods to be the most successful. How? Well, coming from a poor test-taker and weak studier, here are some top tips that have made a significant impact on my study skills. 1. Begin by organizing your study space. This is a huge deal-breaker for me. If my study space isn’t organized, all I can think about is how messy my surroundings are. Clear off your workspace, make your bed, clean your room, get yourself a glass of water, and begin! On the flip side, I have a bad habit of taking my sweet time cleaning my surroundings. However, I have taught myself to set a timer (roughly 10-15 minutes), so I avoid distracting myself. The timer holds me accountable to quickly and efficiently organize my study space. 2. Lay out your notes I have an easier time focusing on what I’m studying if I can see all of my notes. Grab your notes and flip to the textbook chapters that your exam is testing you on. When you begin to read over your notes, ONLY focus on one or two chapters at a time. I have found that if I look at the bigger picture, I have a more challenging time retaining the course material. With this, it is crucial to stretch this over a time frame. For example, if your exam is on Friday, start reviewing it on Monday. Each day solely focus on a couple of chapters at a time. This has significantly helped me prepare for exams and quizzes. 3. Take study breaks! You guys, study breaks are more important than you think. I am SO guilty of sitting down for hours and just staring at my notes. Then to realize, I had been just staring and not actually reviewing course material. This is a tip that varies for all people. Find what works best for you! Study breaks could include going for a walk, going to get lunch, or even sitting on your phone. The important part is, don’t forget you are on a BREAK. Meaning, it takes a lot of self-discipline to get yourself back to the books. For me, I like to scroll through Tok Tok, do laundry, get a snack, or just relax. This is where I utilize my timer method. Typically, I set a 15-20 minute timer to plug into my phone or complete other tasks I could do around my house. Make sure to give your brain an adequate break! 4. Remember, you are doing the best you can. Studying is exhausting. It really can drain your brainpower. My advice here is, don’t forget you are trying your hardest. Students always feel the need to perfect their knowledge before taking the exam. However, if there are concepts that don’t quite connect, don’t get down on yourself. At the end of the day, it’s just an exam score. There are more assignments and quizzes that will boost your grade if your results don’t reflect positively. 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