Reflective Essay On Study Skills

Reflection #3 I am doing well this week. Last week was busy, but with the use of my time management app and the skills I am developing the week went by smoothly. I had my first exam and learned which study tips worked for me and which ones I need to change. My initial reaction to the study skills assessment I took online was shocked. I agree with my results. I found out that I have relatively good skills in time management. I still need to develop more effective and efficient ways to prioritize and use my time. For concentration/memory I need to develop more effective approaches and strategies to concentrating on and remembering what to study. My note taking skills and test strategies are also relatively good. The one that shocked me the …show more content…
I like it to be completely quiet when I am studying so I need to study in places like a library or designated study spot. I plan to take advantage of the multiple libraries on campus and the study spots in the student center. I need to make sure that my phone or laptop is either off or not near me. I am easily distracted so having my phone or laptop near me causes a distraction. I also need to make sure I am taking breaks every 20-30 minutes. If I don't take breaks I end up getting overwhelmed and don't study my …show more content…
I take a lot of notes in most of my lectures so when I am studying for an exam I can see what topics the professor focused a lot on. This helps me see what main points I need to study and what minor points I can skim over. I used this skill on my last exam and it helped me get a better grade than I expected. Looking at the test questions for clues helps me understand what the question is focusing on so I can remember the exact topic and hopefully pick the correct answer. I have used this skill throughout high school and even in college. It usually works for me and helps me stay realized and focussed when taking a