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Hello all!
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For most students, studying for college courses is a lot different from studying during high school. Students typically take fewer classes each semester than they did in high school, and the coursework is likely more challenging than anything they've experienced before. Add the excitement of college life to the mix, and it can be difficult to stay focused on studying.
1. Determine how he or she learns best.
Not every student studies effectively in the same way. For example, a visual learner may need to re-read notes and diagram key concepts to help remember them. Social learners—students who prefer to learn with others—need to build study groups. Students should pay attention to what ways are easiest for them to learn new concepts, recall essential information, and process course materials.
2. Figure out where to study.
It may seem like a great idea to study in a quiet library carrel, but if a student thrives on energy from other people, the constant background noise of a coffee shop may actually make for a more effective study location. Conversely, if a student is easily distracted by people and activities around them, studying at the coffee shop would be a recipe for a poor exam grade! The bottom line is that each student should study in the right environment for him or her. -