Tips for Studying? Share Them Here!
Hello, fellow students! Since the decade+ of me being a student on various levels, I found out there are certain ways of studying that suit me better than others. However, I'm always open to any tips and suggestions to make the exam period less torturous :P Also, I think knowing what studying methods other people use might serve as an inspiration to the rest of us :)
How do you like to study?
Are there any things that work great for you and you'd like to share them with others?
Thanks for sharing!
Give yourself enough time to study and don't leave it until the last minute.
Learn the ones that need to be learned and memorize the ones to memorize. Study in 25 - 5 Structre. Make Studying Fun
Use visual aids; flow charts and diagrams they can be really helpful when revising.
@creativeLake92
Great tips... I use all these in my lectures and students grasp in no time. Flow charts and all should be used in your answers too... U can say so much in such few and clearer terms.
@creativeLake92
For colorful and vivid presentations, I use templates that help me communicate my thoughts to the audience in the most orderly way. I would recommend that anyone who studies or wants to create their own small business project try to use templates for presentations https://poweredtemplate.com/powerpoint-diagrams-charts/ppt-business-models-diagrams/01242/0/index.html. This is really a good way to communicate with the public.
@creativeLake92
Agreed! If I can YouTube a concept or search for some visual image of it, I will, and it 100% helps.
Organize your study space and make sure you have enough space to spread your textbooks and notes out.
Practice taking past exams. This helps you get used to the format of the questions, and - if you time yourself - can also be good practice for making sure you spend the right amount of time on each section.
Explain your answers to others; parents and little brothers and sisters don't have to be annoying around exam time! Use them to your advantage. Explain an answer to a question to them. That will help you to get it clear in your head, and also to highlight any areas where you need more work. 
Organize study groups with friends. It's effective!!
Take regular breaks
While you may think it's best to study for as many hours as possible, this can actually be counterproductive. If you were training for a marathon, you wouldn't try and run 24 hours a day! Likewise studies have shown that for long-term retention of knowledge, taking regular breaks really helps.
Everyone's different, so develop a study routine that works for you. If you study better in the morning, start early before taking a break at lunchtime. Or if you're more productive at nighttime, take a larger break earlier on so you're ready to settle down come evening.
Try not to feel guilty about being out enjoying the sunshine instead of hunched over your textbooks. Remember Vitamin D is important for a healthy brain!
Drink plenty of water and stay well hydrated. It is essential for your brain to work at its best. Make sure you keep drinking plenty of water throughout your revision, and also on the exam day.
Plan your exam day
Make sure you get everything ready well in advance of the exam - don't leave it to the day before to suddenly realize you don't know the way, or what you're supposed to bring. Check all the rules and requirements, and plan your route and journey time. If possible, do a test run of the trip; if not, write down clear directions.
Work out how long it will take to get there - then add on some extra time. You really don't want to arrive having had to run halfway or feeling frazzled from losing your way. You could also make plans to travel to the exam with friends or classmates, as long as you know they're likely to be punctual! Wishing you best of luck!
