Creating the Right Study Environment
Part of the trick to being successful in college is knowing how to
set up a place and time for study that both protects you and gives you
focus.
But there is no
single place that works well for everyone. To help you clarify what you
need, reflect on the questions below:
Do I have a well-lighted space available to me that can be used primarily for
studying?
Is it available for the two hours of study time I will need for each
hour of class?
Can I use that space when I study best-- in the early morning, late morning, early
afternoon, late afternoon, evening, or middle of the night?
Do I need others studying around me to keep me focused on studying?
Am I easily distracted by other responsibilities (e.g., kids, housework,
unreturned phone calls, etc.) while I'm trying to study?
Do I get pulled off task by overheard conversations, people walking by,
and/or the scenery on the other
side of a window?
Your answers to the questions above should help you develop
guidelines for finding or setting up an appropriate study space. The
link below is a study environment questionnaire which can help you
evaluate specific places you currently use or may be
considering. Identify three study spots, then complete the
Study Environment
Analysis. The links which follow describe strategies for setting up supportive
study environments. Explore one or two for ideas that you might implement
for yourself.
http://www.lgsd.k12.nf.ca/study_environment.asp
http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/makinggrade/modifystudyenvironment.html
http://www.wujs.org.il/stu/life/study/enviorment.shtml
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/control.html
http://www.bucks.edu/~specpop/time-manage.htm
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