I make lists. Everything I need to do. Everything is put on a calendar. I put reminders of project deadlines every so often if it’s a long term thing. Do not procrastinate. Read ahead. The lectures make much much much more sense if you’ve already read the material, making them more interesting. BTW reading on a deadline you’re always thinking about that deadline and not wholly absorbing the material – so again, read ahead. Ask questions. Participate in class. Keep your space organized. Turn off your cell, no TV, etc. Dedicate a certain time to study daily. Get plenty of sleep and exercise. Make time for fun. Don’t show up in class hung over.

Good luck…

Everyone learns in different ways.

So, step 1 is to figure out what kind of learner you are. If you haven’t seen this site, take a peek to find out about learning styles: http://library.thinkquest.org/C005704/content_hwl_learningmodalities.php3

Then consider becoming a pro-active learner, To find out what that is all about, go to this website:

http://faculty.clintoncc.suny.edu/faculty/learningstyles/proactive_style.html

For organization and study skills, try this free download Basic Study Skill (a PDF) item from http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/public/clubextraPDF.html?nclubid=893282700&nid=172382363

It covers things such as time management, reading / note taking tips, the whole ball of wax. There are study tips to prepare you better for going to class and that leads to helping you stay more focused….see the paper on Listening skills as an example.

Hope this helps.

read the ‘how to study’ by Ron Fry it such a good book but anyway here’s a few tips.

make a timetable of what you need to do for the day

prioritize your tasks so you know which ones you need to do first.

take notes in class.

don’t leave things til last minute because you end up working til 1 in the morning.

tick of things you done so you can keep track.

hope i helped..but buy or borrow the book..it really helps!