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When It Comes To

hen we were in high their desire to get an A on that next

school, we discovered test. Many times such “study

many ways to do our preparations” are excuses to

homework — in groups, procrastinate.

in front of the television, Each student has a particular way

at the park, and in our to study. Some like to study lying

room — usually in the midst of down, whereas others may prefer

activity. Upon arriving on campus, sitting at a desk. Some study with a

we must ask ourselves, “Is college classmate, but others would rather

much different?” Not really! There work alone. Some study haphazardly

may be no television or dining room pulling facts out of a hodgepodge of

table involved, but normally college information, while others have

students find themselves studying outlines and systems and study

amidst the hub of activity, whether it sheets.

be on campus in the Student Lounge, The type of class may also

the gymnasium, or even the Library, determine the method of study. For

or off campus in some favorite places an American Literature class an

such as Burger King, the park, or a individual may have remembered to

commuting student’s home. do his assignments and be able to

Many times the hardest part about study from them. Though many

studying is getting started. Some professors use the lecture format

students enjoy a snack or a drink to requiring the student to take notes

get them underway. Unfortunately, there are professors, such as Dr. Ed

such a practice often provides a Oliver, who give students the notes

perfect opportunity to get they need to study for each quiz.

sidetracked from studies. Some turn Overall, study habits are as varied as

on a little music to calm their nerves the many different personalities at

and prepare them to concentrate on this college.

their work. Still others seek out — Sue Lulsdorf & Dan Olachea

friends to help motivate them in

Utilizing the last few minutes before class begins

^to go over some class notes, Sam Davis and

Mack Johnson prepare for a quiz in American

Government class. The spirit of cooperation among

the students is manifest by their willingness to

help one another with their studies.

14 STUDENT LIFE