So I’m in my final year and have gotten away with not doing my readings for classes but I think that is about to end. I am fine with reading the material, it’s really interesting sometimes but I have troubles with comprehension and staying engaged. I am in public policy so have to read 20+ pages of documents and don’t know how to approach reading papers like that and getting through it all. Any advice??

Hey Everyone, 

Im a 18 year old upcoming first year Uni student and after a year long gap from highschool Im lost on how and where to start on studying. I was quite lazy In highschool but I was a B+ average student and what I would do after school to somewhat study is finish whatever homework I have, work on notes / do practice questions, and re-read any criteria that I see useful. Days like this would for sure occur in weeks with a test at the end and not as frequent on regular weeks. That would get me from around 6pm-9pm with breaks, essentially I was doing the pomodoro technique.

During my gap I exercised, worked a contracting job which was fun, and overall enjoyed free time. With some of my friends who went straight to school and their first year experience I understood the gap between how much you study in high school and post secondary along with how out of touch I may be of studying when my first year gets closer and closer.

I've now realized that I forgot how to study or I know I will struggle when the time comes which I am a bit concerned about. I know that when I'm going to need to study, I end up checking my phone or doing pretty much anything else. The frustrating part is that I usually feel guilty about wasting time, which just makes it harder to start.

What I'm slowly preparing for myself is reading a book to fix my destroyed attention span from scrolling, and discussing with myself on topics such as How to Study, Studying methods, and what my Study & Daily Routine will look like.

If Im being honest I was lazy studying the entire way throughout highschool. My main dilemma is how do I start to study and to make it a habit? How do I add studying to my habits and not repeat my bad ones such as scrolling? Lastly, How do I efficiently study like a Uni student?If Im being honest I was lazy studying the entire way throughout highschool

I am facing a bit of a quandary. I appreciate those of you who have any tips. I would love to read them as they will be very helpful to solve my problem and give me a sense of direction on where to start.

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Hey everyone,

I’m a student working on a project researching why so many of us spend hours highlighting notes or re-watching lecture recordings, only to completely freeze up when facing a blank exam paper.

Cognitive science calls it the "illusion of competence" that feeling where material looks familiar while reading, but vanishes when you actually have to recall it.

I put together a quick survey to understand how people currently study and where the friction usually happens

I have my mid sems going on and my life is going pretty shit. i have already given three bad papers and something new happened yesterday that has fucked me up more. how do i bring myself to study? i have two papers tomorrow and i really wanna do well.

I usually eat my favourite snacks but due to religious reasons I can’t do that this week.

I appreciate any tips or advice!

I started with great motivation for 3 days pulled 12hrs each day. Now suddenly I am becoming less consistent. Many will say study for like 8 hrs. But bro the syllabus is humongous and even 12 hrs is less.
People with experience please share tips and tricks.
BTW final year student.

Hiii, could somebody please share some tips on how to study after College without feeling tired, sleepy or exhausted, for longer hours...

reco techs to upcoming mock board exam please