Six Effective Study Habits + SMART GOALS
This week we focused on effective routines and habits that lead to a pleasant experience while taking a variety of classes. We first discussed six popular study habits backed by research. Connect your emotions and interests to the material. It’s easy to learn about something you are innately passionate about, and it’s easier to remember things when you’ve had strong emotional reactions. Ask yourself how and why this topic matters. Can you connect your passions to the material in some way? For example, if you love math but are studying oceans for a science class, can you think about relevant connections to pique your interest? Vary content during an intense study session and take mini-breaks (like walks). Consider intense sessions of 20 minutes focused on a specific skill. As a guitar player this would look like 20 minutes practicing scales, 20 minutes practicing chord switches, 20 minutes playing through other people’s songs related to these micro-skills. For math, this could look