College 101

Study: Hate or Enjoy?📓✏

Study study study. That is probably what you are doing this week, and next, and the week after. You might get burnout from studying too and that is normal. I have gotten burnout from it and if it is one thing that I have learn about studying is that you can either hate it or love it. Most of the time you will hate it. Especially with midterms being right around the corner you might not know where to begin. Let me help you by motivating you and convincing you to at least enjoy studying. The best thing for that is having a good study spot.

Study Spots

Studying can be done at home, campus, or public areas (there are specific ones). Once you find your personal favorite spot, you will be enjoying it. It is even better when you do it with a friend. Even if you are not in the same major, you are motivating one another to thrive in your college education. I will be telling you some of my personal favorites and how it made me enjoy studying for my classes instead of forcing myself to do it. 

Home

I wasn't one to enjoy studying at home. It was a bit hard for me. Throughout the day it was difficult. I wanted to go outside and enjoy my time with friends or go shop. The only times where I knew that I was able to do it was when everyone would be sleeping. I found it peaceful, yet I would listen to music to help me focus even though no one was awake. There was always something about studying at night with the moon being present that made me enjoy it more. Learned my lesson that I wasn't cut out to be studying at home. I needed to be in an environment where I saw everyone focus on their work to keep me going and being at home was not the place. If you tend to focus more at nighttime, being at home with a candle burning and some tea (or coffee) is the best way for you to enjoy a study session.

Campus

One of the most common spots that you will be focus is the library. Depending on how big your university is, that will also depend on which library you choose. There are some that are seen as the social areas and ones that are dead silent that if you drop a pen, everyone will hear it. Don't forget that the libraries are not the only places that you can study. Some buildings (or colleges) at universities have study spots and for me those were my personal favorite. I would find my spot and tackle the most important assignments to get out of the way. Even studying outside is always an option and refreshing as well. Obviously depending on the weather too. On the right day with the perfect weather, makes the studying session even better. Also helps you ease the mind. If your campus has coffee shops, take advantage. Not only do you get to stay in campus in between your classes but you get to reward yourself with a coffee. It sets the environment and helps you focus on your main tasks.

Public Areas

Throughout my college years, I would go to coffee shops to study or public libraries. There were times where I would go alone, with my sister, or I went with friends. If I went with friends I would go in the afternoon (12pm-4pm) and we would go to local/downtown area coffee shops. These were perfect for lunch catch ups and help each other out with our studies. When I would go study with my sister, we would go out to study in the evening. Most of the places that we went to were in the downtown area of Los Angeles. We both felt safer going together in the evening for the late study sessions enjoying the late night city drives. If I went solo to study, I would go from 10am-6pm. My solo study sessions would be either at coffee shops or at public libraries. These were moments where I wanted to solely focus on my big assignments (midterms, finals, presentations, or projects). 9/10 times I would get 90-100% of the work done.

Don't feel restricted on where to study. There are places that you can go to and enjoy a different scenery. The places that I went to don't have to be the places that you should go but ideas. If you dorm and want to explore the cities close to your campus, this is the perfect time to go explore. You got this and don't give up!!!