HEALTHY STUDY HABITS
Mostafa Kamal
Suppose your
examination is coming, you may be wondering how you can ace your final exams.
Here are a few study habits that are extremely helpful when wanting to get good
grades without having to stress too much.
Know your learning style – Knowing how you learn best will benefit you for the
rest of your life. Some of us learn best by simply listening to others, some
learn better with images, others with hands-on work. Figuring out your learning
style can determine how you can get the most out of class and studying.
Get organized – Start by figuring out your own way of keeping up with
your academic, personal, and professional life all at once. Some people like
writing stuff down in planners, while others may prefer a dry erase board as a
calendar. You can even get organized by using apps on your phone.
Take good notes – Taking good notes is a part of being organized, and it
also makes studying much easier. Taking notes on what your professor frequently
mentions will help you determine what to focus on when it comes to studying for
your exams.
Plan your study sessions – Set study hours as part of your daily routine. Think of
this time as a requirement – like a scheduled class, so you stay disciplined.
Setting specific times that work best for your schedule can help you find time
to study a little every day.
Don’t cram – I
bet you have heard over and over again, since you were in high school, that
cramming for tests isn’t the best way to study, right? Cramming may help you
pass the exam because you memorized your study guide, but what good is it if
you forget important information you may need for later courses or your future
career? If you want to retain the material you’ll need later, study on a
regular basis.
Take breaks –
Taking breaks is essential to having a successful study session. Studies show
that taking breaks while studying improves your focus and attention. Test how
long you can sit in one setting without getting distracted. This will let you
know how often you need to take a break. For some people this may be 30
minutes, for others 90 minutes may be ideal.
Get a good night’s sleep – One last tip! Make sure you’re getting enough sleep every
night. If you are trying to remember and retain the information you have
studied so hard to learn, lack of sleep will not help. You’re in college. We
get that pulling all-nighters sounds fun, but make sure this isn’t your normal
routine. Do what works and is best for you!
