Good Study Habits

Whether you are pre-med, pre-law, or an accounting major, there are certain principles that apply to mastering the knowledge and skills that lead to personal and professional success. When it's all said and done, the key to success is practice, practice, practice. Recent stories about golf greats Tiger Woods and Tom Watson emphasize their work ethic. Each has executed thousands upon thousands of golf swings on the practice course, and both agree that it's not just a matter of practicing the same poor swing over and over, hoping it will get better. Sometimes we students get into the habit of using the same study strategies, over and over, hoping that we will improve over time. When you find yourself in a rut, try following the weekly study cycle. You may find that using the information you are trying to learn in a variety of ways can enhance your understanding and long-term memory.