In college, you’ll need to build
on the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of a college
class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to.
You can succeed by knowing what
to expect and how to handle it. Think of college as a full-time job, in which
you spend 40 hours a week on class, labs, study groups and doing homework.
Being organized and using your
time well are essential. Learn more about time management, and use the
guidelines below to develop your study skills.
Decide When to Study
Work out about how many hours
you need to study every day. Than make a schedule.
Figure
out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in the evening
and on weekends.
Consider
what time of day you’re most alert – there are morning people and night owls—and
try to schedule your studying accordingly.
Think
about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down
for marathon sessions.
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