Kaniva College Study Session

Ryan

 

Last Wednesday, a few SALs ran a session on study tips for Kaniva College. We dialled in via video conference to the classroom of the distant school (I still don’t know exactly where Kaniva is, only that it’s not close) and had the students get into groups, with group names from the illustrious ‘GI Joes and Army Hoes’ to the imaginative ‘Group 5’. The students then developed their own list of study tips and it was so awesome that we thought we’d share it with you guys. So, without further ado, I present a selection of tips from Kaniva College:

Give yourself a break

The idea of study breaks was a pretty popular one. Make sure that you don’t study for exorbitant stretches of time or you’ll burn out fast. Punctuate your study with small breaks. Or if you’ve got a week of study ahead, decide on a day or two to be study free.

Treat yourself

Rewards can work as a great motivator for study. If you’re struggling to get started, find something you want and reward yourself with it at the end. Sometimes, you can work effectively by breaking your tasks into small chunks with a small reward at the end. Lollies were a popular reward, but you can also use things like watching a TV show or buying the fifth season of The Bold & The Beautiful.

Listen to Hannah Montana

Yes, seriously. Well, not Hannah Montana specifically, but that was the Kaniva College recommendation. Listening to music can help you to study effectively. Just make sure it’s not too distracting.

Take care

Self- care is an important element of study. You’re not going to be able to ace an exam if you’ve had three hours sleep in the last four days. Eat and drink well, get plenty of sleep, exercise, and take time to wind down. There was even the fantastic suggestion of doing yoga, which ticks a couple of those boxes all at once.

Study space

Having a dedicated area for study can be a big help, especially if you can put yourself in total control of that space. Find a room or part of a room that you can take over, place a flag in it and proclaim it a study-only zone. By doing this, you get your brain into the habit of studying every time you sit there, and you’ll find your study effectiveness will be greatly amplified.

Time management

Almost all the above tips will benefit from time management; this skill can often make or break your study. By blocking your activities, you’re not only more likely to accomplish a certain amount of study, but you’re also more likely to get that much needed rest time that you need. Going as far as having a timetabled study plan can also help to reduce stress, as you can see that you’re going to get it done.

There were many, many more brilliant suggestions, and those are just some of the words of wisdom from Kaniva College. Hope it helped!

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