A huge part of any schooling, particularly college, is studying. Proper studying is key to getting good grades and not wasting the thousands of dollars that you are spending on your education. Here are some helpful tips to make yourself a model study-er:

1. Take good notes.

Your notes are your lifeline when studying, so your grade will be effected by the amount of energy you spend on them. Pay attention in class and just write down everything, then when you get back to your room recopy them in an organized manner. Get creative with it! Highlight, use note cards, or type them. Whatever you think will stick best in your brain.

2. Ask the professor questions.

No matter how stupid you think it is, they've probably heard it before. Don't be shy if you aren't sure. Just as you don't want an F, they don't look great when they have a failing student in their class. They have office hours for a reason.

3. Create a study space.

Find a place that is where you will focus and be in your own zone. Whether that be your room, the library, or a nice hallway, do all of your studying there.

4. Quiz yourself.

Make practice questions that you think will be on your test and get really good at answering them. And if you are given a study guide with questions memorize them the best you can. The more you know about the questions you'll be asked on the test, the better you will end up doing.

5. STUDY EVERY DAY.

This should go without saying. If you study everyday, you'll get to study for a little less time. Studying as you go will make the information stick better in your head. For the love of all that is good, do not cram. It never ends well.

Now go out there and get yourself on the dean's list!