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Study Strategies

All students know that they need to study in order to succeed in college courses. But many struggle with knowing how to study. College brings new challenges that many students are under prepared for. Students now must balance school, work, taking care of themselves, and social activities. Classes aren’t all in one day like high school, and the depth of content is much greater.

Learning how to study will greatly benefit students for every class they take. Studying itself is a skill, and it takes practice to develop. Listed below are several tools that students can use to guide their studying. Be sure to check out our time management, learning strategies, and note-taking pages for more resources! 

If you would like to further discuss how to adapt these strategies to your own life, schedule a Learning Consultation with us.

Strategy Document Type Description
Study Strategies Google Slides Presentation This presentation includes information on the harm of cramming, active study strategies, and tips for self-regulated learning.
How to Study Handout Studying is a skill that requires time and effort. Try out different strategies for different classes.
Active Studying Handout Active studying is more than just spending a lot of time on a topic. It involves using different strategies to aid in learning and comprehension.
How Effective Are Your Study Spaces? Fillable Assessment Where you study can be just as important as how you study. 
Study Spaces Website Find library study spaces, information on rooms, and service points.
Summary Sheets Handout Summary sheets are a great way to stay on top of your notes and prepare for exams.
Five-Day Study Plan Fillable Handout This study guide can help you prioritize and break goals into more manageable tasks.
Studying with Bloom's Taxonomy Handout Bloom's Taxonomy discusses the different levels of understanding informaiton. This handout provides questions for the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy to check for understnading at each level.
Self-Regulated Learning Handout Learning is an active process that requires reflection and adaptation. Self-regulated learning is a tool you can use to improve your learning.
The Harm of Cramming Handout Cramming is an ineffective study habbit that should be avoided. Learn about the negative effects of cramming.
Learning Consultations Website Schedule a free learning consultation to discuss how to implement these strategies.
Tools for Success from SSC Website For more resources, check out the Studnet Success Coaches Tools for Success website.
Last Updated: 8/16/24