Study help

[ace]

So I'm back in college this year after a three year break from education I honestly could not feel happier about it, it just feels right. But I;m really worried about getting into good study habits. Three years ago I managed my time badly and did really poorly on my exams. This year I really want to do well, as in mainly As and a couple Bs. It's also really important for applying to university. Does anybody have any study tips or advice for doing well on tests? When I was in education before I always got really stressed out and ended up pulling all nighters before tests etc.

[Hanna]

All nighters are very tempting but seldom a good idea. I know it sounds boring, but getting a good nights sleep before a test is really important. I used to always be incredibly stressed out as well, but I went to bed early and chose to get up early the day of the test to review, instead of cramming all night. For me that's worked well.

I'm also the kind of person who learn through my hands, basically through writing. So i would read the curriculum, take notes, study the notes until i could take notes of the notes and so on, until i knew it all, if not with my brain than with my fingers. I guess that technique depends on both personality and on the subject your studying.

[lostinwonders]

I have a visual memory. Therefore, I make a very complete version of each course on my computer and I put colours on it (I have a specific and very personal colours code). Then, when it is read, I print it and I just have to study it.
I also work very regularly. Almost each day. I do the work gradually. It is the best method because I am a very stressed person... So, I prefered work a lot during the year and be a little less stressed when it is the finals time.

[Carma]

I read that a good nights sleep can do wonders, because that is when all the informations settles in to your brain. I also think that repeating things endlessly will help with remembering things. But I have to say that I am awful at studying properly and on time.
I also always take notes and then more notes trying to summarize all the information in short sentences that help me remember the bigger picture.

Good luck though!

[ace]

Hey guys thanks for your replies thats very helpful.
Things are going well so far. Doing quite well in German, finding maths easy
I have my first papers to write for social science and english Im pretty nervous about them and determined not to leave them to the last minute

[lostinwonders]

That is great I hope everything will be alright with the papers and the others assignments

Don't hesitate to ask for advices if you still need some

[Lu]

I started a master degree course in September, so I'm back to studying as well! Although I didn't actually take a break from education but I mostly worked and I graduate 3 years late.
Before starting, I was worried because I'm 5 - 6 years older than the average student and because I've decided to move away and quit my part-time job...so far I think it was a good decision.

I definitely agree about the good night sleep suggestion! For me, it also helps having a studying routine, it keeps me from falling behind and I manage to work regularly.

Oct 13, 2012 15:17:38 GMT -5 ace said:

Hey guys thanks for your replies thats very helpful.
Things are going well so far. Doing quite well in German, finding maths easy
I have my first papers to write for social science and english Im pretty nervous about them and determined not to leave them to the last minute

It's great to hear you're doing well!