{"id":875,"date":"2015-09-24T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-24T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/post\/5-Study-Tips-For-College-Freshmen"},"modified":"2024-03-13T14:35:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T18:35:05","slug":"5-study-tips-for-college-freshmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.textbookrush.com\/blog\/post\/5-study-tips-for-college-freshmen\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Study Tips for College Freshmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you ace quizzes by memorizing answers in high school? Did you stand out from the crowd because you knew all the elements of the periodic table by heart? College is often a shock for standout students because they become small fish in a much bigger pond. High school was likely easier to breeze through, even if you missed class or fudged an answer every now and then. In college, the competition is heightened, and professors recognize students who develop good work ethics and study habits. You can stay ahead of the crowd \u2014 and develop more efficient and lasting study habits \u2014 with these easy tips and resources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Check Out Study Briefs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a title=\"Study Briefs\" href=\"http:\/\/www.textbookrush.com\/studybriefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Study Briefs<\/a> dig deep into a subject and organize the critical info in a straightforward, easy-to-read manner. Our study briefs use color photos, succinct notes and bold print to help you grasp a subject. This type of online study tool can be used for multiple courses. Since the essential info is so well organized, you won\u2019t spend hours locked in your dorm, poring over thick textbooks to cram for an exam. Here are a few more benefits of study briefs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relevant definitions, facts and equations<\/li>\n<li>Applies to multiple courses<\/li>\n<li>Accessible digital format<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Use Online Study Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Since most of your social and academic life probably involves Internet, it makes sense that you should look to the Web to help you develop better study habits.<\/p>\n<p>There is a wealth of resources online. For example, our <a title=\"Get a Rush Solutions subscription\" href=\"http:\/\/www.textbookrush.com\/rushsolutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rush Solutions program<\/a> offers an extensive selection of online study tools to accompany hundreds of textbooks on just about every subject \u2014 from accounting to the molecular nature of atoms. Here\u2019s how the guides enhance your ability to study:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus on application, not memorization<\/li>\n<li>Affordable monthly and annual subscriptions<\/li>\n<li>Step-by-step solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Take Extensive Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">It might seem like your professor drones on and on, and tells pointless stories, but somewhere in between all of that, there is a wealth of information that\u2019s important for you to learn and retain. It\u2019s tough to find the right balance when you\u2019re taking notes because it\u2019s tempting to take too many notes and miss the important points, or to take sparse notes and leave out critical information. Cornell University\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/lsc.cornell.edu\/study-skills\/cornell-note-taking-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">note-taking system<\/a> has helped benefit Ivy League students and other degree seekers throughout the country. When you\u2019re taking notes, there\u2019s one important thing you should never do without: a highlighter for accentuating significant passages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Make a Study Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">You can compile the online study tools you\u2019ve picked up in your study briefs with the notes you\u2019ve taken in class to create your personalized study guide. Organizing a study guide is also an effective way to get familiar with important info from a class. Here are a few quick tips on how to organize a helpful study guide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highlight important points from your notes<\/li>\n<li>Scan the textbook for bold and italicized phrases<\/li>\n<li>Review the questions from previous quizzes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Join a Study Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">You\u2019ve heard it before: there\u2019s strength in numbers. That\u2019s especially true for incoming freshman as they try to develop a healthy social and academic life. If you combine your study time with that of some peers, you can collaborate with people who process information differently and can recommend their unique study tips that can be useful to you in the future. It\u2019s also a great way to make some new friends as you start the semester.<\/p>\n<p>Freshman year can throw you off a little because there\u2019s so much to get used to, but if you come with a game plan, and try these simple study tools and online briefs, you\u2019ll find you\u2019re mastering final exams and pop quizzes in no time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.textbookrush.com\/rushsolutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.textbookrush.com\/rushsolutions\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2010\/09\/08\/study-tips-for-college-_n_709096.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2010\/09\/08\/study-tips-for-college-_n_709096.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brighthubeducation.com\/study-and-learning-tips\/71467-make-your-own-study-guide-to-learn-a-subject\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.brighthubeducation.com\/study-and-learning-tips\/71467-make-your-own-study-guide-to-learn-a-subject\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.textbookrush.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.textbookrush.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you ace quizzes by memorizing answers in high school? 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