Study Tips


Students often, either because of personal reasons or involvement in extra curricular activities or lack of motiviation, do not want to gear up too early, but let us tell you that leaving preparation for too late is an excellent recipe for stress. Regularly attending the classes and being in touch with the course material is a good idea. It not only helps you prepare better for the exams but also keeps you interested in the course.
Here are some study tips that you might find useful:

Know Yourself
  • Different students have different ways of studying. Some are able to perform and understand better by covering current subjects in small amounts on a regular basis in accordance with class, while some others find it convenient to study in bulk say at the end of the week or so. You should try figure out which way suits you better.
    In case you can not come to a conclusion, we suggest you to follow the first approach of studying in small amounts on a regular basis.
  • Identify Best Time for Studying: Everyone has high and low periods of attention and concentration. Figure out are you a morning person or a night person. Use your power times to study and the down times for routines.
  • Write down what you have to do, when and then prioritize. Maintaining a schedule can make you feel more in control.
  • Identify the place of study that suites you most, avoiding distractions, be it the library or the comfort of your room.
  • You should constantly motivate yourself
    • Reward yourself when you have achieved some goal.
    • Try not to overburden yourself by unnecessarily comparing yourself with others.

Improving Concentration
Take regular, short breaks when you are working - for example, some students find it better to study for an hour or so and then relax for 10 mins. This helps to concentrate for longer. Rather than studying throughout the night in library without enough concentration, it’s better to focus your attention and study effectively for a shorter period of time.
If you are finding it very difficult to concentrate, start off by setting yourself a small, manageable goal. When you have achieved this, give yourself some reward. Keep repeating this process. As you achieve your goals, gradually increase what you set out to do. In this way you can train yourself to concentrate more effectively.

Improving Study Habits
Improving the study habits also help in concentrating better. Here are a few tips:
  • Make notes as you read. And list the important points that can be reviewed later.
  • Speak out loud.
  • Mix topics frequently. Mix easy and difficult topics, and interesting and dull topics.
  • Seek help from the seniors who had already done that course, you can learn from their experience and their mistakes.
  • Discuss your doubts with your friends, this will help you in better understanding the topic.
  • If you still have doubts feel free to approach your instructor/tutor. Just mail them and ask for some suitable time to meet them.

Self Confidence
Never loose your self confidence. The more confident you are the btter you will be able to study and solve problems.
Students often get stressed while studying and tend to develop negative and self-defeating feelings like
  • Everyone in this class is smarter and faster than I am.
  • I always mess up on quizzes.
  • If I don't do well on this exam, then I'll get an F in the course.
  • This is the worst course.
Become aware of what you say to yourself. Try writing your negative thoughts and then disputing each one with a positive statement like Even if I am afraid, I will do everything I can to overcome any obstacle in order to achieve my goals
Encourage yourself, as you would have done to a friend. Repeating your positive statements to yourself will help reprogram your mind for success instead of for failure.
In case you still find it difficult to get rid of these thoughts or feelings please feel free to contact our counsellors who might be able to help you better.