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Study Hints
- Self-Motivation:
In college, you don’t have a teacher to constantly remind you of assignments,
etc.
- Time
Commitment: A successful student needs a minimum of TWO additional study hours
for each class session. Have a specific study time and place.
- Organization:
Have an organized study plan and materials.
- Be
an active listener: Ask questions about what you read and hear.
- Concentrate
in class and when studying.
- Set mini-goals
– pace yourself. What does the professor expect and when?
- Know
each set of class requirements. What does the professor expect and when?
- Take
as many notes as possible and review notes ASAP. An individual loses 80 percent
of what is learned if not reviewed within 24 hours and then semi-reviewed as needed.
- During
study sessions, combine lecture notes and reading notes. This is when learning
really happens. . . .you have to THINK!
- Learn
to use memory techniques. Constantly try to associate new information with
something you already know.
- Be
test “wise”. When you are having difficulties, don’t wait until finals to learn
test taking strategies.
- Seek
help immediately! Don’t wait until the last minute to seek assistance when you
are having difficulties with class material.
