1. Describe your current methods of study. How do you study for each class?  

My current methods of stud are not very good and could definitely use some improvement. When I have a test or quiz coming up I tend to start by re reading all the notes I took in that class. After I read my notes a few times I usually make flash cards, or find a quizlet that already has all the information I need to know. 

1. Some techniques I use in class include highlighting and underlining information that I know is important and underlining the main points in my notes. 
2. Outside of class I mostly study by making flashcards because it is the easiest for me to retain information that way. I also have my friends or family members quiz me on my flashcards. 

2. Identify one class in which you are doing well (not HLTH 101).  What study methods work best and why?

So far I am doing relatively well in chem lab and chem lecture. For chem lab I just make sure before each lab I review what we will be doing that class so that way I understand what will go on before I go into class. For chem lecture I have been taking really detailed notes and also writing down the math examples from class in order to remember how to do certain conversions, etc. 

3. Identify one class where you are experiencing challenges and address the following questions

So far, my challenging class is history. For study strategies I plan on making a small study group to prepare for exams, quizzes, and tests together as a group. I plan on attending any review sessions if those become available. I plan on studying about thirty minutes five days a week so that I don’t have to cram all the information in one long study session. Based on my current understanding I need to spend time really going through the previous discussion board questions and reviewing them to make sure I know all the answers and also to go through key figures and dates during the civil war.

 As of right now I have not been very systematic about preparing for the exam, and I plan on studying the rest of the week and this weekend to ensure I am ready. Taking advantage of all the resources on campus is something that has not crossed my mind much because I’ve been so busy, and I am definitely struggling to find my motivation to study since history doesn’t really interest me but I need to get through this class to go into learning what I really want to learn about.

 I do not know if my exam prep will go well because I haven’t really done any yet but I am beginning that very soon. 

4. Review at least 5 academic tips/resources listed here: https://www.odu.edu/success/academic/tipsWhat is one new technique you could try in class to help you better understand the material?

One tip I need to use is having a positive attitude towards exams and class in general. I usually go into exams and tests with the mindset that I’m going to fail instead of a positive mindset and telling myself I am going to pass. Having a positive attitude towards learning will make it more interesting and it will help me to get all the information I need. 

5. What is one new technique you could try outside of class to help you better understand the material?

One of the tips I could use outside of class is when I write things down in my planner make a to-do list out of it. I should organize the list in order of importance and assignments that are due sooner and make myself a timeline. I should also set reminders on my phone for when assignments are due in order to assure no deadlines are missed or forgotten about.