Midterms and finals can put a lot of people over the edge but don't let that happen to you. Make the best of your time spent at the library so you don't dread going.
Find your spot at the library. Going to the same area every time creates a familiar surrounding and allows you to focus better. You get to know your surrounding and make friends with people who also go to the same library spot as you.
Step2
Go to the library with a friend or two. You don't wan't to go with too many friend because that can lead to many distraction's. But if you are with a friend it'll feel more social rather then being isolated in studying prison.
Step3
Make sure you have all the proper materials you need to get you through the day. This can be note cards, pen, paper, laptop whatever you use to study make sure it's all their before you begin so you don't have to stress out about having to change your study methods.
Step4
Make sure to indulge in snacks. You have a long day a head of you and want to be properly fed, without going overboard.
Step5
Make plans for either the end of the evening or to take a study break so you can have something to look forward to. This can be dinner plan's or watchig a movie that gets you excited.
Tips & Warnings
know when you've studied to hard and are no longer retaining information
Comments
amylaine said
on 5/7/2008 Great article.