{"id":165,"date":"2015-10-12T14:15:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-12T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/?p=165"},"modified":"2023-10-04T03:31:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T03:31:29","slug":"study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week","title":{"rendered":"Study tips to guide you through reading week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reading week couldn\u2019t have come at a better time! Finally a chance to take a break and catch up on all those readings\u2026 and sleep in. However, this only means midterm season is upon us!<br>Feeling a little overwhelmed?&nbsp;Need a little guidance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not check out these helpful tips to ease some of that stress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week\/#1_Get_some_sleep\" title=\"1. Get some sleep.\">1. Get some sleep.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week\/#2_Eat_and_stay_hydrated\" title=\"2. Eat and stay hydrated.\">2. Eat and stay hydrated.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week\/#3_Create_a_schedule\" title=\"3. Create a schedule.\">3. Create a schedule.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week\/#4_Dont_read_the_WHOLE_textbook\" title=\"4. Don\u2019t read the WHOLE textbook.\">4. Don\u2019t read the WHOLE textbook.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week\/#5_Dont_read_and_take_notes\" title=\"5. Don\u2019t read and take notes.\">5. Don\u2019t read and take notes.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week\/#6_Find_a_good_study_buddy\" title=\"6. Find a good study buddy.\">6. Find a good study buddy.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week\/#7_Turn_off_your_phone\" title=\"7. Turn off your phone.\">7. Turn off your phone.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/study-tips-to-guide-you-through-reading-week\/#8_Create_a_productive_study_playlist\" title=\"8. Create a productive study playlist.\">8. Create a productive study playlist.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Get_some_sleep\"><\/span>1. Get some sleep.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is so important because there is no way you will be fully productive running on 3-4 hours of sleep. &nbsp;So do your body a favour and get some rest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Eat_and_stay_hydrated\"><\/span>2. Eat and stay hydrated.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent yourself from being distracted and getting up every hour, keep snacks and beverages beside you. &nbsp;Also, ensure that you eat nutritious meals to fuel that hardworking brain. This is super important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Create_a_schedule\"><\/span>3. Create a schedule.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be realistic. Include things like breaks, sleep, meals, study time, take notes, read, meet with study groups, etc. Make sure your schedule is accurate and realistic to ensure you follow it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Dont_read_the_WHOLE_textbook\"><\/span>4. Don\u2019t read the WHOLE textbook.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on chapters and sections your prof emphasized the most will save so much time and your studying will be much more effective. There\u2019s no chance your prof will include everything from the textbook on your exam, so only focus on the important parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dont_read_and_take_notes\"><\/span>5. Don\u2019t read and take notes.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most common mistake. Students read and take notes at the same time, but all you\u2019re doing is copying word for word. To be much more efficient, read the section first, then summarize it in bullet format. Doing this is much more useful because you are reciting it over again so you are more likely to retain the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Find_a_good_study_buddy\"><\/span>6. Find a good study buddy.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it\u2019s hard to stay on track, but studying with a productive person or group is helpful. &nbsp;Try rehearsing the information back and forth to each other, creating study questions and reviewing important content together in a quiet space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Turn_off_your_phone\"><\/span>7. Turn off your phone.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Or leave it in another room. Social media is a HUGE distraction. &nbsp;By removing yourself from your phone you will be much more productive and focused. &nbsp;Also, a good tip is to set a timer for yourself to stop and take a break, that way you\u2019ll be productive until the timer goes off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Create_a_productive_study_playlist\"><\/span>8. Create a productive study playlist.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have Songza they have a great study playlist with no lyrics. &nbsp;Put on a pair of headphones and create a playlist that will keep you focused, preferably songs with no lyrics. This will definitely increase your productivity.<br>\u200b<br>All in all, reading week is a time to take a break from the rush and allows you the opportunity to catch up on sleep. &nbsp;These steps will guide you to use your time effectively and maximize your productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t stress too much!<br>You got this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goodluck Rams!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips to help ease out on stress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":166,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[26],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=165"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":442,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165\/revisions\/442"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=165"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rutvnews.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}