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A photo of a girl in a library in several different poses with books nearby. | Photo from @zupkophotog on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Disclaimer: all articles featured in this issue are fake in celebration of April Fool\u2019s Day<\/b><\/p>\n

April 1, 2026 | Belen Ponce Leal | Lifestyle Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

All university students will have to study at some point in their college career, unless they are a wizard or have photographic memory. However, it can be pretty difficult to find ways to focus on their work. Whether it be life, sports, events or jobs, a student’s life can get busy in a short amount of time, especially if they are taking multiple classes. So, with my vast experience in having to study for exams as well as incredibly credible sources to back me up, here are some totally legit study tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Procrastination <\/b>\u2014<\/span> Studying regularly is quite simply a rookie mistake. Waiting till the last possible minute before the exam will not only make the information much fresher in the mind, but also keep the topics discussed throughout the term more manageable. Stay up late to study, reading and rereading the notes that were written down weeks ago and never looked at. Some may say that it\u2019s important to get sleep the night before an exam, as being awake all night will decrease the likelihood of any memory retention. However, according to the Institute of Pro-Procrastination, cramming everything at the same time last minute has been tied to a slight increase in good grades on exams. There is also an unrelated correlation between good grades and heavy caffeine intake, but that isn\u2019t relevant to this. The point is that saving everything till the last minute is a wise decision for the sake of a student’s grade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Multitasking <\/b>\u2014<\/span> As a college student, we have to multitask on the regular to an extent. However, doing it while studying is a genius idea. Splitting someone\u2019s attention to multiple things will not only speed up the process of getting more things done, but it will also make the mind more versatile. Any professors who discourage doing assignments from different classes at the same time only want their students to focus on their class alone. Insecurities are nothing to be ashamed of, however it\u2019s important to do what is needed for the success of a good grade. Some may say that multitasking while studying for different classes only \u201cdecreases the quality of the work being done.\u201d Yet, the grade I managed to achieve in my British literature class is proof that this is simply an opinion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep any and all devices around <\/b>\u2014 Many advice sites recommend keeping any technology away while studying to increase focus. However, many claim that scrolling through TikTok or Instagram Reels was a good break from studying and allowed them to regain their focus. It\u2019s important not to get stressed out while studying. Otherwise, nothing will be learned if someone isn\u2019t having a good time while focusing. Similarly, many say that listening to music while studying is a bad idea, as focusing on the words being sung can be distracting from whatever it is that is being read, whether it be notes or a slideshow presentation. It is important to note that good music brings good vibes, so it provides more of a benefit and makes it more likely that information will be absorbed as the song plays in the background.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, following these suggestions for studying at any point of the term will certainly have an effect on an exam grade. At the end of the day, it\u2019s important to ignore any study guides, as the genius of my husband said, \u201cYou know what\u2019s best for yourself.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact the author at howllifestyle@wou.edu<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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