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How do you study?

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user098123
Posts: 6072 - Karma: 18
I'm bored studying...so I thought I'd find out how NS studies!

Personally, I have to be listening to music, though if it is perfectly quiet I can do it that way too, never happens in the dorms though. Sometimes I drink a beer to relax me too haha.

Currently, listening to classical music and drinking a brew as I study for my calc 4 exam this week. I had the idea to try classical music for the first time the other day, so key.
Feb 17 2008 9:46PM
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samwise
Posts: 2592 - Karma: 36
for me studying is really just an issue of motivation. i'm still in high school but i need to be under some sort of pressure in order to keep myself focused. Like blowing off an entire chapter of AP U.S. until the night before a test, that's when i study the best. ha not the most responsible, but i feel like i can get more work done when i really need to.
Feb 17 2008 11:17PM
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Dr.Dank
Posts: 1642 - Karma: 51
Yeah. I do the same thing,

but most times i smoke a bowl before righting a paper and i just end up getting distracted or too sleepy
Feb 17 2008 11:20PM
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mackinnon
Posts: 5153 - Karma: 161
word^. on the rare occasions when i do study (i should be right now, french exam tomorrow ahhh), i have to be in a really quiet place or listening to classical music to block out people talking.

ritalin helps, too haha
Feb 17 2008 11:28PM
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dan.b
Posts: 866 - Karma: 10

it's sunday night, 23:30, and im at school with some friends studying for our midterm exam that we have this week and at the same time we have to do a shit load of work and project... engineering school sucks...

Feb 17 2008 11:38PM
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breckfreeskier
Posts: 1541 - Karma: 22
I am the same way, I only really perform under pressure. Like if I do not study for a test and think that I am gonna get raped, I usually do mediocre(sp)
Feb 18 2008 12:39AM
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Capt.Flannel
Posts: 10928 - Karma: 36
i take off my pants, turn on some bluegrass, and stare blankly at my notes. My GPA proves that this is a good way to study.
Feb 18 2008 12:41AM
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josh.
Posts: 3469 - Karma: 42
well i get those plastic thing that you can put whole pieces of paper in put my notes in there and study in the shower i think best in there
Feb 18 2008 12:44AM
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Chummer3
Posts: 599 - Karma: 9
i agree with you on that one
Feb 18 2008 1:00AM
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caucasian_chad
Posts: 4078 - Karma: 3,625
I don't.  I'm in high school.
Feb 18 2008 1:08AM
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comeatmebro
Posts: 10720 - Karma: 66
i don't study...

but as far as work goes, the only way i can get it done is if it is due the next day. anytime before that and i can't concentrate and get distracted.
Feb 18 2008 1:12AM
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Itsbackfliptime
Posts: 18901 - Karma: 75
depends on what I'm doing. If I'm doing some coding or somethin I'll just sit on the couch with my wireless keyboard and mouse typing away. If its reading or a paper I'll usually do it in bed.
Feb 18 2008 1:43AM
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SteezePatrol
Posts: 10281 - Karma: 36
usually I just cruised the nsg forums
Feb 18 2008 1:44AM
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pmills
Posts: 7162 - Karma: 59
if teachers realllly wanted us to learn, they'd come on NS and make threads about thier subjects.
Feb 18 2008 1:50AM
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SteevJee
Posts: 1916 - Karma: 144
I always do it the night before if i even do that. i just sort of go over my poorly written notes



Feb 18 2008 1:51AM
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eheath
Posts: 61642 - Karma: 123,434
1. Don't go on ns
2. Study.


Two step plan to greatness, now only if i could do it.
Feb 18 2008 2:48AM
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IcePointa
Posts: 1879 - Karma: 19
ahahahaha
Feb 18 2008 3:10AM
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St.Steezy
Posts: 4228 - Karma: 20
I can't study at home, I have to go to campus. But usually I use an empty class room. Lots of room for books, power outlet right there, chalkboard/whiteboard for problems.
Feb 18 2008 3:26AM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113


The thing is, I don't. I read off NS instead.

Feb 18 2008 3:39AM
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skier_boy26
Posts: 11295 - Karma: 502
depends what im studying for. Most of the time i just procrastinate, and just kind of touch up on things maybe up to 2 days in advance of tests and shit. Some classes I'll work in a big library hall or something, other times ill just work computer side with music or a movie on.

If I'm doing arch stuff, I just work at my table allllll the time with music going (usually enya or something) and food nearby
Feb 18 2008 3:43AM
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Ginger.Kid
Posts: 149 - Karma: 75
im pretty bad when it comes to studying i can never concentrate but when it comes to writing papers and whatnot i just wait to that last possible second and then crank it out fast that way i spend the least amount of time possible and they usually turn out good since im putting all my concentration and effort into it. just like right now. 3 pager due at 8am. its 4 am. havent started.
Feb 18 2008 3:53AM
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Mr.Echo
Posts: 7 - Karma: 10
Studying obviously depends on the subject ....

Engineering/Math/Physics/Chemistry (The Smartest)  -  Practice Problems, remember concepts
Biology/History - Memorization, use flash cards
Business - common sense, drink Maker's Mark
Architecture - brute force and hard work
English - a brain
Agriculture - suck a cow dick
Feb 18 2008 4:42AM
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RudyGarmisch
Posts: 25443 - Karma: 13,844
Drunk.
Feb 18 2008 5:05AM
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dan.b
Posts: 866 - Karma: 10
exactly what I do... empty class are quiet so you can concentrate...
Feb 18 2008 10:57AM
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mellifluous
Posts: 1682 - Karma: 68
I put any type of music on except for like hard rock or something, and then I just look over my notes, trying to memorize things. This is usually the night before right before I go to sleep. Multiple studies show the best time to study for anything is right before bed. (It's true, I read it...)
Feb 18 2008 11:06AM
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leckett1
Posts: 6476 - Karma: 294
I take a piece of paper and just write out everything I know. I need to write things down to help me remember
Feb 18 2008 11:31AM
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