Study Skills
- Experiment Find best study method and location then stick with it
- Plan ahead for assignments Prioritize assignments by due date and preparation time. By time required to complete them. Plan on 2-3 hours per credit hour per week of studying
- Use most alert times to study To make your time most productive
- Get plenty of sleep Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep to adequately rest. This keeps memory and comprehension up
- Avoid all-nighters So your next day is not worthless due to exhaustion. If you must do so, allow for a nap
- Don't abuse stimulants to stay awake Can affect test performance, mood and memory. To avoid addiction and withdrawal symptoms.Use mild exercise instead to stay alert
- Allow short breaks From studying to recharge
- Skim material To help find main ideas before actually reading
- Flag major points In material to avoid re-reading