Ten Tips On Creating Good Study Habits for Going Back to College
November 22, 2010 by michaelm
Filed under Back To College, Online College, Online Education
When you’re getting ready to go back to college, it’s important to get yourself in the proper mindset. You’ll want to set great study habits early on in order to ensure your success. Here are ten tips on creating good study habits for going back to college.
1. Set a consistent working time for yourself
Setting a consistent working time for yourself is one of the best ways to get yourself into good study habits, as you’ll be able to focus during this time block and get your work done.
2. Have an official desk or workspace
Working from the same place every time is a great way to get yourself in the mindset to study when you otherwise may be easily distracted.
3. Complete your assignments as they’re assigned
Always complete your assignments when they’re assigned. Putting them off can only cause them to pile up and you’ll fall behind.
4. Study your notes for 15-20 minutes each day
When you look at your notes for just a little bit each day, the material will stick with you better.
5. Practice scheduling your other commitments around your study time
Before classes begin, start blocking out your study time in your schedule to get used to working around it.
6. Connect with your instructors and classmates
Get in contact with your instructors and other classmates and plan meetings and study times to maximize your learning.
7. Read all assignments from the textbook
If the teacher has assigned a reading, it’s probably relevant to the course. You’ll also pick up other valuable material.
8. Communicate with your employer about your education
If you’re working, be sure to let your employer know that you’re also pursuing your education so that you’ll be able to better balance work and school.
9. Ask friends and family to help you
Friends and family members can help you by quizzing you, discussing material, or even being understanding of your need to work.
10. Integrate your knowledge
Try to make connections between the material you’re learning and your knowledge of other subjects to effectively integrate your learning.
