Wondering how you're going to handle ALL of these courses?
Studying for up to 18 credit hours of classes per semester can seem daunting, especially if you don't have a study plan that works for you. There is no "one size fits all" for the best way to study; it all depends on what works best for each individual. To find out what works for you, try starting with some popular and well-loved tips that have worked for students across the country, including some from here at Roosevelt University!
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- 1. Get a Planner
It doesn't have to be perfect like this one. Any planner where you can write down your homework/events/work for the week will work. Daily, weekly, and monthly planners have been loved by college students and professionals alike, and can help improve organizational skills.
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2. Check Blackboard DAILY
Checking the Roosevelt University Blackboard site daily is a great way to keep up to date on your grades and ensure you don't miss any announcements from your professors. Most professors post their homework, graded assignments, and important announcements on their Blackboard site multiple times a week.
Link to Blackboard: blackboard.roosevelt.edu
Checking the Roosevelt University Blackboard site daily is a great way to keep up to date on your grades and ensure you don't miss any announcements from your professors. Most professors post their homework, graded assignments, and important announcements on their Blackboard site multiple times a week.
Link to Blackboard: blackboard.roosevelt.edu
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3. Develop a Color System that Works for YOU
Color coding is NOT overrated. Color coding has been found to aid memory and recall, and according to NCBI, color plays an integral role in visual experiences. Some people have found using 3 colors is fine for them, but others may prefer 10 colors. It is up to you how you use them!
Tip: When going through a study guide, highlight the questions you know in green, those you are a bit unsure about in yellow, and the questions you need to review in red. Kind of like a traffic light!
Color coding is NOT overrated. Color coding has been found to aid memory and recall, and according to NCBI, color plays an integral role in visual experiences. Some people have found using 3 colors is fine for them, but others may prefer 10 colors. It is up to you how you use them!
Tip: When going through a study guide, highlight the questions you know in green, those you are a bit unsure about in yellow, and the questions you need to review in red. Kind of like a traffic light!
Don't believe it? Take these stellar RU students at their word!
"My biggest thing I do to study is copy my notes right after the lecture. I color code everything (which also makes it more fun for me) and I include drawings to give myself good visuals of what I’m learning which is always super helpful!"
- Alyssa Oetjens, Jr. Biology Major