Quick Tips for Academic Success

The following are just a few suggestions for establishing good study habits and techniques. Be aware that knowing what effective study entails is only half the task. Actually implementing these skills in your own daily life requires discipline and constant practice as well as a strong motivation to succeed and an enjoyment of learning.

• Make a daily schedule listing all activities including study time, and stick to it.
• Avoid spending too much time on unimportant routine tasks and not enough time on important ones. Evaluate each activity on your list according to its priority and constantly review your priorities during the day.
• Plan study times for when you are most alert. Sessions of about one hour with five to ten minute breaks are most effective.
• Don't waste valuable time between classes. Review your notes after class.
• Do your work as soon as you can. Don't put off assignments and have to hurry to complete them on time.
• Study in a quiet place free from distractions.
• Try to study in the same place every day and save that place for studying only, if possible. Make sure the space is adequately lit and not too warm.