{"id":8847,"date":"2016-08-19T13:30:09","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T17:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=8847"},"modified":"2019-03-04T15:21:37","modified_gmt":"2019-03-04T20:21:37","slug":"college-hacks-the-top-studying-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/college-hacks-the-top-studying-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"College Hacks: The Best Study Tips for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

With summer rapidly reaching the end, it\u2019s time to think about heading back to college – and therefore, classes. And with classes comes the activity we hate more than anything in the world – studying. While studying can be a boring pain 99% of the time, it\u2019s pretty much necessary if you want to pass your classes (which you definitely should!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are my TOP 10 Studying Techniques:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Set a goal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tell yourself how long you will be studying every day\/week and set this time away to actually do it. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Think about your environment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Are you the type of person who needs absolute quiet? Or can you handle loud spaces by using headphones? Ask yourself these questions, and then choose an environment that reflects these personal preferences. Make sure it is a space with plenty of room for all of your supplies and comfortable seating since you will be there for a while.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Turn off distractions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Turn off your phone, hide it away in your backpack, and put away any other distractions that could ruin your studying concentration. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Read through material once<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To begin with, read through all of the material, including any notes you\u2019ve taken during lecture. If you really can\u2019t commit to reading the textbook chapters again (which I highly recommend), at least skim through the pages so you can trigger initial memories of the content. <\/span><\/p>\n

5. Make note cards<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Identify key material you need to know (such as important words or phrases) and make note cards to help you study. Keep them legible and put as few words as possible on the cards (avoid clutter – more words means less of a chance you will actually read them!) <\/span><\/p>\n

6. Speak out loud<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of reading the material in your mind, it\u2019s often better to actually read it out loud. Well this may feel slightly weird if you are around other people, this technique is known to make information stick better in your memory. <\/span><\/p>\n

7. Watch related videos online\/play games<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The internet has a smorgasbord of helpful tutorials, videos, and games for studying different types of material. Try googling a topic you are confused about and see if you can\u2019t find something that will help explain it. <\/span><\/p>\n

8. Stay hydrated\/fed<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re studying, it can be easy to forget about the outside world and neglect important things like eating or staying hydrated. However, it is important your body gets the things it needs so that your brain can work properly. <\/span><\/p>\n

9. Take Breaks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After about 40 minutes of studying, take a 5-10 minute break so that you can relax, stretch, get some food, and let your mind rest. The human attention span is only around 30% after 45 minutes, so it is key that you take a break every once in a while to refresh and reboot before getting back to studying. <\/span><\/p>\n

10. Reward Yourself<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After a long study session, there is nothing better than getting an amazing dinner\/dessert or laying in your bed to watch your favorite show. You just did a lot of work, and you deserve to be rewarded for it! Enjoy \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2925 SEE ALSO:\u00a06 Simple but (Proven) Study Tips<\/a>\u00a0\u2926<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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