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Study Habits for a Successful High School and College Career

The transition from high school to college can be an exciting time. College means more freedom: from your family, to choose your area of study, and in your extracurricular activities. However, with freedom comes responsibility that many students are unprepared for. Being on your own means that there is no one there to make sure you’ve done your homework and remind you to study for your upcoming chemistry exam. Thus, it is crucial during your first year of college that you develop a study system that will keep you on track and get you through what could turn out to be the best four years of your life.
Different study systems work for different students—there is no universal “best” way to study. Some people study best in groups, others prefer to work alone. Figure out what works for you. If you know that being in groups can be too distracting for you, avoid them. Remember: if you don’t get your studying done, you’ll end up missing the really fun social opportunities. Likewise, if you get too tempted to quit on your homework for a Law & Order marathon when you’re by yourself in your dorm, get out there and find people who are in the same boat. Ask your lab partner if he wants to get together for a study session in the library after class. Check with your roommate: maybe she’s a chemistry wiz and she’s in the mood to brush up on thermodynamics.
Once you’ve figured out your best method of study, stick with it. Set up regular study group meetings or set aside a designated homework time for yourself that you never deviate from. In no time, you’ll be in the habit of studying effectively and acing your classes!

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