Starting your degree can be both exciting and intimidating. It's hard to know what to expect when you get to
campus, but being prepared can take some of the fear out of the experience. Get a head start on success by becoming
familiar with some of the best study techniques available. This chart contains the following information:
TITLE: STUDENT SUCCESS GUIDE
* Taking Useful Notes
o Study Sheet
o eave Lectures with Effective Notes
o Textbooks are Yours - Mark Them Up
o Recitation - Turn Facts into Memories
o Flashcards
* Procrastination
o Understanding Procrastination
o Symptoms of Procrastination
o Remedies for Procrastination
* Time Management
o Squeeze More Time Out of your Busy Days
* Memory Aids and Mnemonics
o LOCI
o First Letters
o Acronyms
o Rhymes
o Graphics
* Studying with Friends
o Psychological Support
o Commitment
o Shared Information
o Active Learning
o Self Evaluation
* Writing Exams
o Multiple Choice & True/False
o Essay
o Short Answer
o Problem Solving
* Essay Question Terminology
* Concentration Strategies
o Physical Strategies
o sychological Strategies
* What to Bring to an Exam
* Pre-Exam
o You are Prepared When You
o Breathe
o Deep Relaxation
o Visualize Success
o Exercise
* Concentration Issues
* During Exam
o Go to the Exam Early
o Breathe
o Tense and Relax
o Take a Mental Break
o Think Positively
o Focus
