Tips on surviving a semester

Well first step is to stop procrastinating. One useful study tip I've found is that if you have a textbook, try outlining the chapters. One effective way I've found to do this is to simply write the bolded subtitles in the chapters and under each subtitle write the key points that are covered in that section of the chapter. This way, when you are studying you can get the points you need without having to go through all of the unnecessary extra filler/words that often litter textbooks. Also, when you are studying, try to find a place where you can study quietly. If you live with a roommate or where there's noise that might distract you, try to go to a quiet place in your school's library. Try not to study while watching tv or eating because it's usually not very effective. Another thing that I personally have to do is not take notes in class. I'm not necessarily a fast writer and whenever I'm trying to write notes in class, I'll often miss some of the stuff the professor is covering while I'm trying to write. Just try to sit there and listen attentively taking in as much as you can during the lectures. You should consider checking with your professors and seeing if any of them would have an issue with you voice recording the lectures so that you can go back and listen to them again. Finally, do not wait for the night before an exam or quiz to start studying. While you should be studying throughout the semester, I'm aware this isn't likely to happen for college students. I'm guilty of this myself. You should try to start studying heavily for your tests at least the week before so that way, the night before the exam, you aren't really studying so much as you are reviewing the material and recovering what you already know. It will help you to remember it easier during the exam when you may be tired.

I think one useful tip could be to sit near the front of the class room. That way you wouldn't be tempted to fall asleep and instead you would be really listening to what the instructor is saying. I've tried this and I definitely fell asleep more when I sat further back in the classroom. Also reviewing your notes the day you took them helps you remember the material. Good luck.

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REPENT, SCHOOL IS NEAR!! just kidding, this year is gonna be my last year in high school, still young . Our classrooms too are kinda noisy since there are many students hanging out on the hallways, chit chatting and eating. I also have problems in note taking since i dont really take notes at all, even though im on a model section, i barely write a single word on my notebook, but now that its my last year here, ill try my best and bring the old smart kind person that i was back then. And with study abits,, hmmmmmm, well i guess ill try my best in studying too, taking some tutorials from my classmates as well, prefer cute girls to tutor me , lol.

When I was in college, we had the same problem. I cram during exams and procrastinate too. But I can give you a few pieces of advice I was able to learn during my review for the board exams. First things first, clear your mind and focus on studying. At the end of each day, try to learn, review the topic you've discussed during the day. In my case, I solve the same set of analytical problems we've discussed by the end of the day. No need to stress yourself out for your everyday review. It's just one of scanning your notes and repeating what transpired during your lectures. If you're having a hard time with a particular subject, then allocate more minutes/hours for it but never neglect your other subjects. Group studies are also effective on my part so try to join or organize group studies with friends occasionally. Studying on your bed is not advisable 'cause you might end up sleeping. Don't pressure yourself too much and take time to relax and have a little bit of fun once in a while. Good luck!