You didnt come here to avoid studying, did you?
Well, at least youll learn how to study better when youre done with this little break.
These are Lifehackers most popular study tips from the last five years.
Its Freshman Orientation Week at Lifehacker!
So velcro up your Trapper Keepers, students.
Class is now in session.
(Facts might require tricks or mnemonics to memorize; concepts stick with you.)
You know youve learned something when you’re able to explain it to a new student.
Even hislecturesare satisfying to read.
Thats the promise of the Feynman Technique.
Try video game soundtracks.
The musics designed to provide a stimulating background that doesnt mess with your concentration.
But weve raved about video game music a lot on Lifehacker.
We lovethe soundtrack to pixel platformer Celeste, and we appreciateSpotifys game soundtrack portal.
Some are free, some come with study games, some offer huge packs of pre-written cards.
Just, you know, dont spend an hour picking apps instead of studying.
Gina explains the Cornell Notetaking Method, which includes layout and conceptual organization.
She tells you how to study those notes and links to some template resources.
This is some real meaty study advice.
Bad Study Habits
Highlighting and re-reading dont really help you retain any information.
ThisAdam Ruins Everything-style video lists bad habits to avoid, then good ones to replace them with.
Classical Music Study Playlist
Classical music is a great study genre, if you know what pieces to pick.
You dont want Beethovens Fifth.
Thats why we love this six-hour playlist curated by classical record label NAXOS.
The Case for Silence
The best study music might be no music, according to scientific research.
Subjects performed better on demanding cognitive tasks without music or background noise.
For less demanding tasks, music can help.
