Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Studying - Can It Be So Easy?

I'm preparing to go back to school (ok, not until next year, but I like to prepare early). I found a couple of articles on how to study effectively and get the classes you want when you really want. The Secret Art of Stealth Studying
Imagine only having to study for one hour the day before a test? No more stress. No more long nights. It’s possible. During my research for Straight-A I came across exactly two out of the fifty students I interviewed who managed to accomplish this goal. (And were loving life because of it). Their technique is a little-known art I like to call: Stealth Studying.
How To Register For Classes

Before getting started, you need to gather all of the information you will need, including but not limited to:

  • Your current class report. At LMU, these go by the euphemism “CAPP Report.” It’s the thing that reminds you which classes you have (and sometimes haven’t) taken.
  • Class bulletin. You know, the thing with the information on what you need to complete your major.
  • Any past roadmaps you’ve made for yourself. You might have a “timeline” of sorts with your whole 4/5-year plan. For those of us who are over-organized, this might be in the form of an Excel spreadsheet. For me, I just use paper.
  • A few hours of peace and quiet. The sooner you get started, the sooner it gets done…

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