Study Tips

I'm not the best person to give tips on studying since I'm really bad at it, but still, here's what I "ideally" should do.

Let's start!

1. READ AHEAD OF TIME
At my school, they usually give the course outline for us to be guided accordingly on the order of discussions at the first week of school. That would be our basis on studying. Reading your notes the night before the day of the discussion would help you to understand it better. Usually, when you read your textbooks, you would have some questions in mind and you could raise that in your class. This is also a preparation in case there would be a surprise recitation. (Like we do in Rizal)

2. TAKE DOWN NOTES
In class, you should at least bring a pen and a paper for quizzes and notes. Writing it down would help you remember your discussion at class. Take down importany facts stated by your teachers/professors. Sometimes, what they say repeatedly comes out on the exam. If you're lazy like me, you could use your phone to do voice recording and listen to it when you get home. I do this especially if they talk too fast or they move their slides like Flash. Also, you could use your phone yo take pictures on the slides shown. Be sure to ask permission from your teachers/professors though, they might find it disrespectful in any case.

3. ASK QUESTIONS
As you go on with your discussions, you could ask your teachers for clarifications. You may ask them during discussion or even after discussion. I'm sure most of the teachers wouldn't mind that. They would even appreciate it. Afraid of your teachers? Then, I'm sure you guys have friends. Ask them if they understand the topic and ask them your queries. No friends? Oh please! That's impossible. But, if your questions are unanswered,  you could go to search engines and type in your questions. I'm sure there are questions around the internet. Be sure to check for the site's credibility though.

4. REVIEW YOUR NOTES
Reading your notes and listening to your recorded files will help you remember your lessons. Be sure to have sufficient lighting and water beside you when you read your notes to prevent damagr on your eyes and to keep you hydrated. You need water in your life. I usually have a liter of water beside me. This would make you feel fresh and keeps you going. You may also want to have some foods at your reach in case you get hungry.

5. TAKE A BREAK
You cannot study the whole night without taking a break. You need to rest your eyes, brain and your body. I personally rest longer than I should but I can't help it. No matter how you do it, just drop your books and review materials and have a little time for yourself. You may conyinue reading after a few minutes and somehow, your brain will digest your topics better. Come on, it's not only me who gets tired of studying right?

6. TAKE ENOUGH SLEEP
When you have exams the next day, you need to sleep! Even if you don't, you need to sleep. If you won't sleep, it will be hard for you to concentrate and answer your exams. Sleeping would help you regain your strength. Your body needs it. Taking enough sleep would make a difference. Having a nap at least would help. But I still recommend a whole cycle of sleep.

7. REMEMBER YOUR MISTAKES
Remembering your mistakes during recitation or an examination would help you to correct it in your head. It's painful my dear friends, rereading your notes after an examination? That's depressing. Believe me. I know that feeling. BUT! At least you learned.

8. BALANCE
Balance your time frame. Balance your time for study, social networks, play and social life. Know your priorities. Know which comes first. When it's study, just let it be study. Focus on whatever you are doing. Do not do any other things.



So that's it guys. I hope these tips would help you out. I'm not expert on this but somehow, I just wanted to share it to you guys. I'll be posting more tips soon. I think I would be doing a Exam tips next. Write your suggestions anyway in case you wany me to write something on the comment section.

Also, share your study tips with everyone on the comment section. I'll talk to you guys later. Bye. :)


~Jenn