Study Skills for Success

Finals are quickly approaching. Let's discuss some study skills tips for success!

Based on the article, Study Well, the benefits of productive study skills can increase your self-confidence, capability, and self-esteem. They can also reduce worry about tests and deadlines. Good study skills can also help you to improve your ability to learn, understand the material better, and preserve more knowledge.   

Some tips for effective study skills are:

·         Setting a schedule - on your calendar, mark out chunks of time that you can devote to your studies.      

·         Study at your own pace.

·         Get some rest – sleep is very important.

·         Silence your cell phone.

·         Relax - stress makes it harder to learn and remember information.

·         Create your perfect study space – creating your own best study spot helps you to focus.

·         Choose your music wisely - noise-canceling headphones can help limit distractions.

 

By: Mishel Shepelevsky (Career Peer)

 

References:

https://students.usask.ca/articles/study-skills.php

https://www.mydegreeguide.com/how-to-study-tips/