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purposes, find as many legitimate reference books as possible. Glean your information directly from them. Always use original reference material, rather than second hand sources. There is a wealth of information accessible in reference books.

6. Purchase your own textbooks.

Rather than borrowing textbooks from someone else, or obtaining them from a library, try to purchase your own textbooks, so that they are yours and as such, they are immediately accessible to you for study purposes. Make certain that you have current, rather than outdated copies of your books. Purchase good reference books and begin to build your own library.

7. Use a dictionary, a thesaurus, an encyclopedia, etc. when studying.

When you are studying, use a dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedias, etc. with respect to learning the required terminology for each course. If you know and understand the terminology, you will more than likely succeed. Be aware that in different courses, words may have different meanings. Finding the root of a word, will often clarify its meaning.

8. Attend all of your classes.

If possible, always attend your courses, as there will be valuable information offered by your professor or instructor. It is not the same as trying to study from other second hand information that someone else has gleaned. Remember that it may or may not be accurate. When in doubt about something, ask the professor or instructor. Get additional help from a tutor if necessary.

9. Read, read, read!

One of the best ways to study, is to read as much as you possibly can. Reading will always expand your horizon of thought and even if you think that you may not have absorbed all of the information, the pieces will fit together in time. If there are documentaries, listen to them. If there are newspaper articles, get copies of them.

10. Participate in group activities.

Group activities will often help to clarify misunderstandings, so if you are invited to participate in a group session for a particular course, make a serious effort to attend the session. You will be glad that you did! You will have a chance to discuss your study material with others. Having a good study partner can also be an effective way to study.

11. Find some resource people.

If you are taking a course that is very specific, with respect to information that one particular person is knowledgeable about, make a point of contacting that person directly. More than likely, he or she will be more than happy to assist you in any way possible.

12. Keep an open mind.

We live in an era where there is so much information available, that it is almost impossible to accept all of it. If possible, keep an open mind. A closed mind cannot learn. An open mind will always be receptive to new, fresh thoughts and ideas.

These are just a few of the possible ways that you can study in college. Remember that the onus is always on you to study, in a way that you know is effective for you. You will learn very quickly what works for you and what does not help you when you are studying.

Enjoy your studies!

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