Posted: May 16, 2011 10:33 am
It's different for different people. You have to find your own way of working, where you know that it's all sinking in. I used to sit there for hours poring over books, keeping the computer off to stop me wasting time online, but I didn't seem to retain much.
Then I found out that I study better in 20 minute periods. I keep to 20 minutes exactly, then I get up and mess about/waste time for another 20. Then I start again. I've found that I seem to take in far more this way.
Procrastination is the number one enemy. You'll have to see what works for you. Try out lots of things. I can't listen to any music whatsoever, but one of my friends simply can't study without metal blasting out at full whack.
It might also be a good idea to take yourself off to the college library to study, rather than do it all at home. The sight of others diligently studying might spur you on and help you feel more disciplined.
Then I found out that I study better in 20 minute periods. I keep to 20 minutes exactly, then I get up and mess about/waste time for another 20. Then I start again. I've found that I seem to take in far more this way.
Procrastination is the number one enemy. You'll have to see what works for you. Try out lots of things. I can't listen to any music whatsoever, but one of my friends simply can't study without metal blasting out at full whack.
It might also be a good idea to take yourself off to the college library to study, rather than do it all at home. The sight of others diligently studying might spur you on and help you feel more disciplined.