Studying

Studying is something every college student should be doing. Those who study regularly are more successful in the classroom compared to those who barely study or don't study at all. It is essential for every student to develop study skills. There are many ways to study, styles that cater to every students preference. Studying will make or break the students success in college.

There are many ways for students to study whether it be alone or in a group. One very popular method is using flashcards. Flashcards are a great utensil for students to use to learn about a desired subject and test themselves on it. Flash cards usually allow people to learn basic aspects of a domain like key vocabulary (Markman). However, they are not the best when going into detail. For complete understanding one would need to practice the material over and over. Studying in a group is something I would highly recommend every student try. Group study usually keeps one more attentive to the material as they discuss it with their fellow peers. It also allows the opportunity for the students to get a different point of view on the material, rather than their own. One can learn stuff they might not have known previously in-group study as it allows people to open up to new ideas and knowledge. A great tip for students is to take study breaks throughout their session. If one studies for hours straight with no break, their brain will become overloaded and they will not retain as much knowledge. Taking breaks allows one to stay focused on studying without draining themselves doing it.

Choosing when and where to study is a huge factor in ones success. Students study whenever they have time whether it is in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Many students study late night because they put it off until the last minute as they don't like to do it, or they might be busy during the rest of the day. However, studies show that "students who study late at night tend to get worse grades than those who study in the evening"(Markman). This probably occurs because students tend to be more alert and focused in this time, as opposed to late at night. Choosing where to study can make all the difference in how much knowledge one retains when studying. Students need to find a place they find peaceful and where they could study with the least amount of distractions. Adam Sicinski says that, "The higher the temperature gauge rises, the lazier your brain becomes, and the more effort it takes to achieve your ideal learning state. " Because of this, one should try to find a cool environment and where comfortable clothing so that they can maximize all of their study time to their benefit.

Studying is not a fun activity that people like to do. Everyone would rather be doing something else that they find fun. However, studying is a major part of college and it is crucial that every student develops good study habits. If one develops a study schedule and does it consistently, their grades will be a lot higher and they will be a better student. Developing study habits is not an option if one wants to succeed. Sicinski states that studying will not only better prepare your mind for the process of learning, but will also unquestionably transform your personal approach to thinking about what you are learning.

Works Cited

Markman, Art. "Developing Good Study Habits Really Works." Psychology Today. N.p., 27 Feb. 2012. Web. 17 Apr. 2013. <www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ulterior-motives/201202/developing-good-study-habits-really-works>.

Sicinski, Adam. "How to Develop Smart Study Habits | IQ Matrix Blog." IQ Matrix Blog. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2013. <http://blog.iqmatrix.com/smart-study-habits>.