Study Skills

Getting organised

Getting started

• Activate your College Gmail account (see Activate your Google Account)
• Get to know your Google Workspace, find your timetable
• Visit the Learning Resource Centre
• Get to know the library catalogue and see what books and magazines are available. Click link for more information on Library Services

Where to study?

• Find a quiet place to study – Learning Resource Centres (Library, E-Learning Zone or Creative Industries FLAs) - get to know your College support areas
• Choose a place with few distractions
• Make sure you have easy access to the tools and resources that you need to study - see Learning Resources and Additional Support

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When to study?

Don't leave it to the last minute - it's better to study a 'little and often'

Consider finding a study buddy

Build study time into your day

Know your best working time of day

Manage your workload to meet the required deadlines

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Take regular breaks

How much time do you need? An hour a day, twice a week?

How will you achieve a positive work study life balance?

Organise�yourself

Ensure you take regular exercise and eat a healthy diet

Break tasks down into manageable amounts

Get comfortable but keep awake and attentive

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Learn some de-stress techniques

Build in rewards for effective study

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Ask for help when you need it

Remember that things always take longer than you think

Allow time for things to go wrong

Avoid distractions

Avoid distractions - get off the phone and Social Media

Schedule time for socialising

Agree with mates about study time

Don't let others misuse�your time

Learn to say "No"

What works�for you?

We all learn differently - what is your preferred style?

Draw diagrams & mindmaps

Listen and take notes

Research and watch videos on the topic

Read and highlight information

Plan your essay before�you start - Intro, content, conclusion