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Opinion Why Studying is Worth Your Time
November 6, 2013
Sara Grant | Campus Life Editor
Studying is something no college student wants to do. It may take away from that party you got invited to the day before your midterm, or that late night movie marathon with your significant other. What some people don’t realize is that studying, even though it may take up your time, is beneficial in the long run. Taking an hour a day to not just do your homework, but to read and re-read the chapters you were assigned, can make a difference when it comes time to taking that midterm or final. Here are some study tips that I use: 1. Grab a snack. No matter where you are, make sure you have some brain food. Carrots, apples, granola bars: anything that is easy to travel with and is good for my body. 2. Drink lots and lots of water. Having a water bottle with you in your backpack is the first step. Most buildings on campus have an electronic water fill up with clean cold water. Why not take advantage of it? 3. Study in a quiet place. This may vary for everyone but for me, I need to be in a place where there is nothing to distract me. I can’t stand it when I can hear the people behind me talking about how some kid fell asleep in class or if they look like they are getting fat. I need to be in my own zone. 4. Comfortable clothes are a must. I always find it helpful to be in loose fitting clothes that make it easy to move around in and not add pressure. Skinny jeans and a push up bra doesn’t sound like fun to study in. Sweat pants, a sports bra and a sweatshirt feel warm, relaxing and pleasant. 5. Something to do for a break. I usually have my cell phone and computer when I study. I check my phone every 30 minutes and check Facebook also. You can also walk around the room, the building or lay on the floor. Move around and get out of the chair or position you have been in while
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studying. Your mind needs to have a break every once in a while. 6. Don’t study for hours on end. Study an hour a day, every day of the week. It will keep your mind up to speed with your class without overwhelming you into not wanting to study at all. Everyone has their own set of tricks and things they love to do. These are my tricks that can potentially help.
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