Study Tips for College Midterms

I know. I am getting that sinking feeling too. Head spinning, stomach churning, difficulty breathing, and tightening of the chest; we can’t avoid it much longer. Midterms are upon us. I dread saying that word and I know you dislike hearing me say that word, but the sooner we start preparing, then the better off we will be. I understand. I feel your pain. I am overwhelmed with all my assignments and projects just like you. But with everything we have going on, study tips can help reduce the amount of time we study and actually help us retain the information better. Whether you go to the University at Buffalo, Canisius College, Erie Community College, Daemen College, Niagara University or any other college, keep these helpful tips in mind:
1. It is best to read over the notes that you just took that day for better retention of the notes
2. Use Mnemonic devices to help memorize lists and definitions faster
3. Using flashcards will help you memorize vocabulary quicker and help you quiz yourself if you aren’t studying with someone
4. Set time objectives so it forces you to focus and not “drift” while studying
5. Take short breaks frequently while you are studying to allow your brain to process the material. You don’t want to suffer from overload!
6. Make sure that you don’t study all your notes the night before the test
7. Study in a quiet place with few distractions
8. Highlight important concepts and definitions to help you focus more on the important materials
9. If you study with a group, make sure that your group members are there to study and will focus
10. Don’t stress yourself out, be relaxed when you study so your brain can absorb the notes better

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