Preparing to Study

29 Sep 09
1) Don’t study with your friends

-it doesn’t work
-you’ll just socialize with friends
-even if you do end up getting some study time with friends, your breaks will turn into hours
-stay at home and study

2) Don’t listen to music while you study

-only type of music that have been found to help students to concentrate is classical (Baroque) music at low volume (Neuron), so unless you love listening to Baroque, keep your MP3 or ipods away during your study times

3) Use bright light

-will help you to concentrate and keep alert

4) Use room in your house specifically for study

-must not have computer - you don’t need your computer to study. Computer is for word processing and searching for information, not for study unless your study is for computer programming
-must not have TV
-no phone, no mobile units