1. Doodling

" Well, for me at least, I write everything out or rewrite my notes. Because I'm super distracted and like to doodle, you can make creative notes or just doodle your notes and draw pictures as you go. Or have a scrap piece of paper to get your distractions out." - Sophomore nursing student

2. Locked away

"Go in your room and DO NOT COME OUT! If I leave, I won't go back. Also, turn notifications off on your devices so you don't get distracted." - Sophomore pre-PA student

3. Visuals

"I'd say study in advance, only for 30 minutes and take breaks in between. Make notecards. Use visuals!" - Sophomore nursing student

4. Quizlet

"Quizlet. It has so many different features that help me learn and retain information better. Literally a lifesaver." - Senior English student

5. Earbuds and beds

"One: plug in earbuds. The music helps block out noise, which makes it easier to focus! (Just keep your phone face-down. You don't need that distraction.) And two: avoid doing homework on your bed or in the same room as it. Yes, it's comfy but you risk getting too comfy and easily distracted." - Senior mass communications student

6. Colors

"Color coding! Color code your notes, your binders, flashcards, everything! It is especially helpful in difficult formulas in math and chem." - Freshman criminal justice student

7. Do it!

"Just do it. Procrastinating is fine and all, but you'll thank yourself later when you can watch Netflix instead of study." - Senior communications student

8. No distractions

"Set all distractions aside and just focus on stuff for an hour or so at a time, but give yourself breaks every so often." - Sophomore construction management student

9. Get shit done

"JUST DO IT! Give up hope of doing anything else and get shit done, make all your time dedicated to what you need to learn and everything left over is bonus time to do yo thing." - Freshman computer science engineering student

10. Silence

"Find somewhere isolated and quiet. Use notecards." - Sophomore English student

11. Rewrite it

"Rewrite your notes right after class while the information is still new and fresh in your mind so that you gain a better understanding of the material :)" - Junior nursing student

12. Whiteboard

" For sciences, handwrite your notes on a whiteboard and take a picture of them." - Sophomore nursing student

13. To-do

"Make a to-do list. Stick to your to-do list like your life depends on it." - Senior communications student

14. Preparation is everything

"Begin studying 5 or 6 days before your test. Read over the chapters or study guides the first few days to start, and then quiz yourself the last few days. Reading things over so much will get it cemented in your brain and you won't be left cramming the night before." - Senior advertising major

15. Auditory learners, read me!!

"1. Listen to music without lyrics (otherwise you'll sing along!)

2. Don't study in your dorm room. You'll be tempted to sleep.

3. Use quizlet and have the website read out your definitions. If you're an auditory learner, this is important for you!" - Senior journalism major

16. Gum

"Chew mint gum, listen to calming music, a nice cup of hot coffee, and always take short breaks." - Senior international business & PR major

17. Headphones

"Keep headphones in when you are on your laptop (even if you aren't listening to music) because it helps you zone in on your computer, aka HW." - Junior journalism major

18. Coordination

"Color coordination or flashcards! Color coordinating my notes is the biggest help in keeping my info organized. And making my own flashcards are the best way I retain information because it's so repetitive!" - Sophomore political science and journalism major