Comments on: The five most deadly study tips of all time

By: Nursing Schools In Ohio

Nursing Schools In Ohio — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:15:25 +0000

Myth #1 & 2 are deadly for sure. If I tried to study at 3am I would never pass a test or even remember a thing I was studying because I would be drained. I learned in high school that studying the day before an exam never worked for me.

By: lastminuteacademic

lastminuteacademic — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:29:36 +0000

I do not honestly know how anyone can study without a plan - it’s a recipe for disaster. Been there, done that, just about survived and now I plan properly.

On the other hand, there’s no point planning and planning - that’s just an excuse not to study!

I enjoy planning my week on a sunday afternoon and going from there - really sets you up for the rest of the week.

By: Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife.com

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:40:44 +0000

DanGTD is right about the multitasking.

I think sufficient breaks are important to remember. Scientists tend to agree that the average length of time that most of us can focus on 1 subject is between 40 and 80 minutes, so we shouldn’t push the hour and a half limit without taking a decent 15+ minute break.

I usually do an hour and a half study, half hour break. It may seem like too long a break, but the fact that I can do this for 12+ hours or so makes it worth it.

By: DanGTD

DanGTD — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:19:47 +0000

I’ll add Multi-Tasking.
While it can be good for daily tasks, when it comes to studying, you may not retain as much material as if you were to focus purely on one task.

By: Web Marketing Man

Web Marketing Man — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:42:25 +0000

Myth 2, study during the year, every day and learn not study and you will do well.

By: Brandon Mendelson

Brandon Mendelson — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:00:36 +0000

I disagree about the 3am issue, if it works for someone, then have at it, you know? The rest of the tips are very useful though, particularly #5. Good work.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:26:07 +0000

Great points. #4 is the big one, but the problem is that it can be really difficult to find your own study style so many revert to the traditional method, rather than try something new.