5 tips to study better

Firstly ,Set regular study times and stick with them

This is super helpful in the lead-up to an exam or major test, but it can make your general
study plan a lot more manageable too.

Plan your study time in advance instead of hoping it will “happen” somewhere in between
your social life and classes.

By creating a set studying timetable and putting it into your calendar, you create a
commitment and routine. Honor it as faithfully as you do showing up to class.

It also helps ensure your study is organized and split intelligently between subjects as
necessary.

Secondly, Eliminate Potential Distractions Before Your Study Session Starts

Before you start, eliminate anything that might cause your mind to wander.

First, gather everything you need. Having to wander somewhere else to collect your notes or
important textbooks is an easy way to get sidetracked.

And if other people are in the house watching television or music, you might want to move to
a spot where you can’t hear.

Third , Maintain a Study Planner With Deadlines and Prioritized Assignments

Mark down deadlines for every assignment you know will come up throughout the semester,
across all of your subjects, and set advance reminders so you don’t lose track.

Then sort out the best sequence for working on all projects.

It is easy to procrastinate on work you find difficult or boring, so you might want to tackle
those ones first and save your more “pleasurable” assignments for last. Even on a daily
basis it makes sense to tackle your harder subjects first, while your mind is still fresh.

Keep your planner with you at all times, and whenever you are given a new assignment, or
any work with a deadline, put it down. Record your deadlines and prioritize your work rather
than making a mental note you’re bound to keep putting off.

Of course, things change, so be prepared to adapt your entire schedule as needed.

Fourth , Review Notes While the Info is Still Fresh In Your Mind

Take time after class or before study sessions to review, edit and organize your notes.

When I was in college, I even scheduled large blocks of free time between classes and used
that time to study in the library right after lectures. I’d jump right into the homework
immediately or go through my notes.
Libraries are a perfect blend of dynamic activity and busy students, so the mood is just right.
And this “college hack” allowed me to arrive home every night homework-free and still get
straight A’s.

If you’re a kinesthetic learner look for practical opportunities to “practice” the material if
possible.

Last but not least, Test Yourself With Mock Exams Giving yourself mock exams is one of the
best ways to sink in the material and prepare for a big day. Not only will this sharpen up what
you already know, it will pinpoint which areas you need to go back and review (while you still
can!).

There are various ways to develop tests for yourself – scan through your books for practice
problems. Look for practice tests online. Ask friends who took the class if they still have
copies of their old exams.

Even compiling the questions yourself can be a great exercise in breaking a subject down.