Preparing to Study? Find a Good Place…..

Finding a good study space is an important part of effective studying. If your surroundings are distracting, then surely that will affect your efficiency.

I’m fairly certain that we can rule out the movie theater and a concert as a good place to study. So where does that leave us? There are many good places besides your room to prepare for the upcoming exams; you just have to ensure that your study place meets the following criteria.

·         Comfort

·         Appropriate noise levels (which vary from person to person)

·         Information access

 

The Library

 

For those of you scared of the library and the nerd persona consequences, consider this: It's quiet – those hardcore librarians accept nothing less. It's comfortable – you can find any number of cozy chairs, table arrangements, and nooks to set up shop. It has great information access. What's not to love? The library is definitely top of the food chain in best places to study.

The Park

Vitamin D and your perfectly organised notes from class. Ahhhh. Nothing more relaxing, right? Perhaps not, but if you've been cooped up in a classroom and you need to see some green, consider taking yourself to the park for a study session. You could probably find an available signal for your laptop, and nothing says ambience like chirping birds, wind rustling through leaves, and sun on your shoulders.

A coffee house

How many ways can you spell bliss? A coffee shop is perfect for studying, unless ambient noise is a distraction for you, like it could be for auditory learners. Most coffee shops have WIFI, so you can access info with your laptop. Bonus? The baristas' music choices are almost always perfect for cramming some info into the old noggin.

I know where I will be studying this year…my favourite spot in the library. Floor 3 J Nice and silent, and has the best view!

Have a great week, Elisabeth (Cypriot Ambassador)