Webster - Time Management and Study Skills

The first thing I do each first day of every class I have ever had is read the syllabus thoroughly. After that, insert all important due dates and exam dates into my Gmail calendar on my phone so I can keep track of everything and be reminded in case something was to come up. I will also physically mark off the class dates and assignments from the syllabus upon completion or attendance to the class. In addition, I keep everything organized in a binder by subject and date. During class I will take notes as well as highlight important information in the book.

While studying, I will review the material from my personal notes and the textbooks to see if there is anything I may be unclear about. Sometimes, I may even re-write my notes to sort of reprocess it all. I will write down a list of vocabulary words and familiarize myself with them. I also use an online flashcard maker and view other practices quizzes online. I use multiple analogies to relate material to other, more personal things so I can remember the topics better.

The top websites I would recommend for studying aids would be:

1. Spreeder: A website that allows you to paste text into it and enables you to speed read it.
2. StudyBlue: A website that allows you enroll into a class and have access to other previous student's notes as well as making your own flash cards and viewing others. It also has a smartphone application that allows you to take it with you and use it on the go!