How can you study more efficiently, considering all of your time commitments? Making a study schedule is an important step!
Knowing when and what you are going to study saves you time and energy. Set specific study goals. Instead of "study chemistry", plan to "complete ten equations" or "read and take notes on chapter 6".
Review lecture notes and start assignments while the information is still fresh in your mind.
Do not sit and study for long stretches. Instead, alternate study sessions with breaks. The Pomodoro Technique is a popular approach to this study style. Using the Pomodoro Technique or something similar can help improve concentration.
Time spent with very limited options for going anywhere else is "down time." Commuting on the bus and doing laundry in a laundromat are examples. Use “down time” to review notes, jot down ideas for a paper, or preview a textbook chapter. Avoid simply letting the time pass by.
Did you know? The library has a paper planning tool! Once you get your syllabus your assignment due dates, you can use the tool to generate a planning outline for your research paper.