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6 Study Skills You Can't Pass Without

For real students, from real students.

Lindsay Messina

Apr 08, 2019

Temple University

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Studying can be difficult for students, especially if they were not taught effective study skills in their primary and high schools. Before viewing this article, I would suggest trying to figure out what kind of learner you are. For example, are you an auditory, or visual learner? There are dozens of tests online to figure out which skills may work best for you.

The most important thing to remember is that even though general tips can work, studying is something that is personalized. Not everything will work for the same person. For example, I can do homework with music or Netflix on in the background, but I definitely cannot do that when I am studying for a big exam.

Remember that no one grade is worth sacrificing your mental health. Please take care of yourself!

Pay Attention In Class

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I know it sounds really obvious, but I always feel like paying attention in class helps me retain the information better. Then, when I go to study, it feels more like a review than learning the information all over again.

Talk It Out

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"I like to make study guides of everything and highlight a lot of it. Or it also helps to talk it through to my roommates so they understand it. Since I'm a business major and they aren't, I have to really explain it to the last detail for them to get it which helps me!" - Danielle Egle

Go to a Quiet Place

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"A study tip from me would be the library 3rd floor. It's all quiet spaces up there and I always can study without interruptions." - Teliea Clarke

Figure Out What’s Best For You

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"What's best for you? With or without music, by yourself vs in a group, reading notes or watching videos on the material, and then stick to it. Do fifteen-minute intervals of pure homework and then a three-minute break for time on your phone and then restart." - Sophia Scarpone

Study in Advance

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"Make sure to start studying days in advance -- last minute cramming really doesn't work-- and get a full night of sleep the night before a big exam since you won't be able to remember things/function as well if you stayed up all night." - Josie Messina

Organize Organize Organize!

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Another important thing to remember is that having a social life and successful academic career is totally doable! Organization is key when it comes to balancing both. I use the calendar on my phone and I also use a calendar in real life to make sure I am on top of my assignments. I put my calendar somewhere that I HAVE to look at every morning. (So it's on top of my mirror, DUH) This way, it forces me to look at it!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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