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Improving Your Study Skills

Tips for improving study skills:

  • Find a place free of distractions and interruptions (like the library), and set aside a specific time to study regularly.
  • Study more difficult subjects when you are more alert.
  • Most people lose their attention or focus after 50 minutes, so take short 10 minute study breaks while studying to improve concentration.
  • Read assignments, go to class, take notes and ask questions.
  • Form a discussion or study group.
  • Create study cards, or a concept map to analyze, compare, contrast, and summarize main points.
  • Take advantage of the resources available on campus (Tutoring Center, Writing Center, Math Lab, etc.)

For more information:
GVSU Advising Resources & Special Programs
616.331.3588 
www.gvsu.edu/sasc

GVSU Counseling & Career Development Center
616.331.3266
www.gvsu.edu/counsel

For additional tips, visit www.how-to-study.com.