Study Habit suggestions

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>I have gotten by in high school, doing virtually no homework(luck with teachers is partly to blame in my competitive high school). Maybe once every few weeks I would just have to do a night of homework, but thats about as far as it goes. I always did my work at school, and just went home and did nothing. After talking to a bunch of EE majors at UT, I realize that will all have to change.</p>

<p>I really haven't had anything like supremely difficult thus far, and it is why I was able to get by. That as well as doing well enough on standardized tests, to have them cancel out the fact I wasn't top ten.</p>

<p>Anybody here that is a current UT student or just someone who has had to learn how to study have any tips?</p>

<p>Every time I have tried to study/read a textbook, I get really tired after an hour or so, and my eyes start to water. I can concentrate when I am interested/frantic, but when I am not, my body shuts down. I don't have ADD or anything, but my body has built up resistance to studying, it will probably hurt me later on...</p>

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<p>I came across this thread and thought it was pretty interesting because I am sort of having the same problem (although not quite as bad). Foxshox, I believe you are in college now, so would you mind describing how you have overcome this problem?</p>

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<p>My S finds it helpful to go somewhere to study. At home or in your dorm room, you're more likely to get sleepy. Go someplace where you can buy some coffee or a soft drink and sit and read there. Having a bit of activity and noise in the background can actually help some people.</p>

<p>Having study dates with friends can also be helpful. If you have an appointment to meet at a certain time and place (maybe weekly or even more often), it will help you not to procrastinate.</p>