At this point in the semester, you're most likely yearning for it to be over. You feel like you're constantly getting new assignments, and you can barely keep up anymore. But at the same time, this is crunch time. This is the point where you have to give it your all even when you feel like giving up all together. You have to pull through and make up for any bad grades in the beginning of the semester, so it's time to put your nose to the books! While this is a very sad realization, here are a few study tips that can make your life as a student just a little bit easier.
Use an agenda... religiously.
The most important thing you can do in college is stay organized. If you use a planner and write down every detail of your academic life (and your personal life, if you choose), there is absolutely no way you will ever forget an assignment or important deadline.
Schedule everything.
Make lots of lists. You may be very overwhelmed with all of the work that keeps rotating around in your mind, but if you plan out what you are going to do when, then you will be relieving yourself of a lot of stress. And checking things off is a great feeling.
Organize your books and notes.
You won't be able to get any studying done if you can't even figure out where you put your notes. So, stay organized and make sure there is a place for everything. This way, when you need to get down to business, you're good to go.
Use different colored pens and highlighters.
This may seem a little silly, but color coding can help a lot. Using different colored highlighters and pens allows you to prioritize and categorize your studying. It also makes your notes easier to look at because it prevents everything from blending together.
Always have an unlimited supply of notecards.
Notecards are a very simple and straightforward way to study. It is good to be able to separate your material into different topics and compartmentalize whatever subject you are studying into sections. Notecards also allow you to quiz yourself, which is always quick and effective.
Find a quiet, go-to concentration place.
You will never be able to focus if you're constantly surrounded by noise and distraction. Make sure you have a quiet place where you can always go if you are in panic and desperately need to be productive.
Give yourself a break every once in awhile.
Yes, studying is important and this time in the semester is absolutely crucial. However, no good comes from over-working yourself. You have to make sure to give yourself a break every once in awhile and give yourself something to look forward to.
Happy studying!
