Midterms are just around the corner. I along, with many other people, have a process to studying. Here are 10 different phases of studying:
1. Open textbooks.
This is the most critical point in studying. This is the moment to mentally prepare oneself for the onslaught of information needed for the exams.
2. Check social media sites.
To avoid distractions during the process of studying it is important to catch up on social media first.
3. Choose a music playlist.
Study music can be very important to concentration. Music drowns out strangers conversations. It makes it helps some people focus on tasks. Personally, I choose instrumental music, with no lyrics.
4. Get a drink.
After about hour two is when a drink feels necessary to continuing studying. It is not uncommon to see people studying in the library (a.k.a zombies) holding a cup of coffee or caffeinated tea.