Study Tips for Students, by Students
Della Mamani
With finals week rapidly approaching, students tend to get easily overwhelmed. Prioritizing which final to study for and how to study for it are among some of the common problems of students, along with having to balance study time with current coursework. If you are among this population of students, hopefully these tips from your peers listed below will be helpful as you begin your study sessions:
“I always try to space out my studying over many days so I have time to find my trouble topics. I always chew gum and then go into the test chewing gum (not really sure if that works but I do it), and I always study with people so I can quiz myself and see how well I really know stuff to be
able to recall it.” – Savannah Battleson
"I study differently depending on the type of class:
· For math/physics classes (anything requiring computation of some sort), I practice the problems (especially the ones gone over in class and in the homework), then I go over the concepts. If I know how to go through the process of the problem, I can apply it for any similar problems on the test. I also like to make a cheat sheet of the equations or key concepts given to make it easier to go through stuff and memorize if needed.
· For biology (or classes requiring memorization), I like making Quizlets sometimes, but it depends on how much time and what kind of material it is. I like to make study guides or quick-hand guides to my notes (to make it easier to shift through and review information). When I do this, I try to actively think about questions that my professor might ask or concepts that they think are very important.
· For chemistry, I do a similar thing to biology. Make a cheat sheet of the most important equations and concepts and go through practice problems.” – Lily Zheng
“Here are my main things: I rewrite notes, make Quizlets, and write a lot on my white board.” – Amy Frosch
“1. I would say start studying now, especially for those who have cumulative tests for their finals.
2. For subjects that are more memorization based, Quizlet is a good tool to help study.
3. Try to set aside 30 minutes to one hour to a particular subject and just study.
4. Do the practice problems or the review sheets your professor gives you.” – Deborah Adeniji