Here are just a few of them:
Chew gum.
This one’s on the same spectrum as
the scent thing. It may sound crazy, but
chewing gum (science again advises a
flavor you might not ordinarily opt for)
while studying specific material and
then popping in a piece as you
sit down with your exam is
another great way to wake
those memory cells up.
Use a program to block
distracting sites on
your computer for a set
period of time.
Have you ever heard of the phrase “too much of a good thing?” Well,
sometimes the Internet can go that extra mile. From social media sites
like Facebook and Twitter posing as imminent threats to studying to
the constant temptation of checking out what’s new on Netflix or
honestly, just Googling to procrastinate, there are one million and one
ways the Internet can stop you from getting your study on. Thankfully,
apps like SelfControl (selfcontrolapp.com) and Chrome plug-ins like
StayFocusd (available for free in the Google web store) are just two of
many studying safety nets out there that block certain websites from
your browser for a designated period of time.
Good, old-fashioned
index
cards.
Come on, did you think we were going to leave
out perhaps the most obvious study hack?
Flash cards are the real deal when it comes to
just about any test or quiz, never mind major
ones like midterms or finals. Sometimes
getting quick little tidbits – or flashes – of info
are the best way to cram all that content into
your noggin. Use separate cards for quick facts
and others for important questions, then mix
them all together for a real jump-start.
And, perhaps
most importantly,
remember to take a
break.
Study experts say taking a breather every 20 to 25 minutes
is the best way to retain, say, an entire semester worth of
work.
QNS.COM
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