Upperclassmen give advice about what works when studying
To ensure that students feel prepared to take on their upcoming tests, upperclassmen brainstormed their best studying methods and ideas.
“Study when you want, instead of forcing yourself,” senior Ashley Reyes believes that pushing yourself to study is useless. “If you force yourself to do something you don’t want to do, you’re more likely to not take in any of the information you are studying for.”
Additionally, she advises students to get comfortable before studying.
“You need a good atmosphere,” Ashley said. “I play instrumentals, but not of existing songs because I’ll end up singing along.”
Other students focus on the possible effects of poor study habits such as junior Audrey Lopez imagining a worst-case scenario to drive her to study.
“Think of the most embarrassing thing that will happen to you if you don’t study,” she said. “And use that to fuel your motivation.”
Lopez gave examples such as “being called on and not knowing the answer” or “your teacher tells the class that only one person failed and it’s you” to motivate herself.
Sophomore Abigail Trejo said to take breaks while reviewing.
“Study for 25 minutes and then take a break,” Trejo said.
She discovered this tip after a long night of studying the year prior.
“When I study for too long I get a headache and zone out,” she said.