Experience of a Lifetime

Summer classes are smaller and the campus atmosphere is more relaxed during summer. You’re most likely only taking 1 or 2 classes. Take advantage of that. Here are 10 more helpful tips as you enjoy studying in the sunshine throughout the summer.

1. Get organized: schedule study times and study breaks.
2. Incorporate 20-30 minutes of physical exercise into your study break. Stick to it. Hint: Dixon is open for summer session students and it’s not packed!
3. Plan study times right after class. Retaining information happens best here.
4. Be honest with yourself about studying. Don’t plan to study at 9 p.m. if your favorite show is on TV.
5. When you schedule a study time, stick to it. Consistency is related to academic success.
6. Focus on information you’re not retaining. Try reciting it out loud, or rewriting it from memory after reading.
7. Study individually until you get a grasp on material, THEN study with others.
8. Ask questions. Seriously. That’s what your professors are there for. You are learning. You’re not expected to understand it all right away.
9. Use professor’s office hours throughout the entire session, not just right before a test.
10. Make every point count. Review assignments 2-3 times before submitting them. This can be the difference between an ‘A’ and a ‘B’.

What are some summer study tips that work for you? How do know that you’ve learned material and you’re ready for the exam? Why did you choose to take summer classes at OSU? We’d love to hear from you!