Study tips for midterms/finals are greatly appreciated!

[Truefan31]

Adderall all day

 

[AlphaDogg]

I actually have ADD so I have a prescription for 30mg Daytrana patch (it's essentially transdermal ritalin)

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the library. Try that OP

The only useful part of your post. Thanks

 

[.Andy]

I've done all my homework for the week so now I've devoted my free time during the rest of the week/weekend to studying. My problem is fighting the temptation to partake in the "mile high" lifestyle during the next two weeks

I've ended up doing a lot of study over the years and tried many ways. The favourite way that has stuck with me is to study whilst riding. I have some great country hills and quiet roads from my home. I have some wireless headphones and pop on a few lectures. It's amazing how much you can get in the zone and retain. A few hours out can get through a fair bit of detail. And then get home and keep going. With a bit of exercise in the mix I find I have the energy to keep going and get though a lot. It's not for everyone though.

 

[PowerBook-G5]

My strategy for studying is to look over my notes for about half an hour, go do something else, then come back for about an hour and study more. Then, the morning of the exam, I just relax and go about my normal daily routine until about 10 minutes before the exam, when I cram. Seems to work for me usually.

 

[AlphaDogg]

This Sunday is my first final of my last semester of college. Absolutely crazy. I already have a job lined up and I will be moving to Michigan in January to work in vehicle development in Ann Arbor, MI.

 

[jav6454]

Crazy ride college huh?

 

[Gutwrench]

Adderall all day

I took adderal for a few years, but not for studying.

 

[MileHighPilot]

the tips i got in college were to get a lot of rest and don't try and cram
years later among other jobs i am an adjunct professor where i see students who pull all nighters and cram tend to do worse than those who didnt.

 

[AlphaDogg]

the tips i got in college were to get a lot of rest and don't try and cram
years later among other jobs i am an adjunct professor where i see students who pull all nighters and cram tend to do worse than those who didnt.

I've crammed for pretty much every test I've taken lol... But my grades definitely haven't been so hot

 

[MileHighPilot]

I've crammed for pretty much every test I've taken lol... But my grades definitely haven't been so hot

ive seen people who are successful at cramming and those who arent

 

[Sword86]

Osmosis.
Take a nap with the textbook over your face.
S

 

[AngerDanger]

i think kids these days just bing drink Starbucks and take adderall/ritalin to "Study" for exams at the library. Try that OP

I'm going to have to second working at the library. That was by far the best way to ensure I'd actually get something done.

We've reached an odd point where the devices used most to complete assignments and those used to procrastinate are the same. There's something about being in public that's more conducive to using them for the former. Plus, libraries are mandatorily quiet, and they tend to have that nice musty/acrid/sweet smell of old books.