Study Early
Most students believe that studying at the last minute will help them on their tests or assignments. But, that is not always the case and you will be less likely to understand the material. Studying last minute can cause stress, negatively impact your sleep schedule, and you most likely won’t be prepared. Instead of trying to mess up your sleep schedule try some of these strategies:
- Go over notes everyday to get a better understanding and idea of the topic you’re taking notes over. This will definitely help you with vocabulary and English notes.
- Create your own study guides, this can help with comprehension, and critical thinking. This can also help with organization.
- Self Quizzes can help you remember answers for your tests, and you can get a feel on what the test would feel like.
- Have Time Management. Not having enough time can hurt you in the long run,and you don’t want to cram in all the information.
- Flash Cards. These can also help with vocabulary as well, and make your brain stronger.
Have A Healthy Routine
A good routine can help with focusing, a stronger memory, and can reduce stress and anxiety. Sleep is very important to make time for, set an alarm, and don’t stay awake super late. Your brain needs rest to restore and recall important information. Exercise is also a good addition to your routine as well; even deep breathing or yoga can reduce stress, which means you study and take tests in a calmer state. Eating healthy is important because it sharpens your focus and makes it easier to pay attention.
Take breaks/Pace yourself
When studying for a test, always remember to space yourself and never try to overfill your brain. In a recent interview with Dwight Rule-Gerer, when taking breaks he uses the bathroom, scrolls on tiktok, and gets a small light on the stomach snack, then gets back to studying. Most students get so caught up in their break they take longer than needed, maybe just take a 10-15 minute break and get back to it. You don’t want to create a burnout for yourself. A burnout can make you feel drained, and unmotivated to study. To prevent getting burnt out Dwight turns on music to keep him tamed and also thinks about his future to keep motivated.
Take good notes
When taking notes, always pay attention, and write down everything important the teacher says. Go over your notes everyday for at least 30 minutes to an hour, so you can retain the information you’re receiving. Make sure your notes are organized so you can locate them easily, and understand them better. Here are some tips to keep your notes organized:
- Have folders for different sections. You don’t want your work getting lost, and you want to keep different things in sections that match your assignments.
- Don’t keep all your school work in one notebook– have more than one, so you can keep up with the work you need.
- Use headings and subheadings, so then you can break up your notes in different sections, and you easily locate where certain notes are.
