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10 Signs You Shouldn’t Study In Public Places

When it comes to studying everyone has their own study habits. You may find your friends asking if you want to study at the library or the computer lab, but for some people the best option is to study in private. Whether you need to study alone so that you can concentrate or just because you’d distract other people, here are 10 signs that you’re probably one of those people. 10. You’re the first to volunteer to do anything other than study. If you study with friends and all of you get hungry, you’re probably the one to immediately offer to go get snacks for everyone. Or if someone needs supplies that none of you have you offer to go get it for them. You’d basically do anything to get away from studying and this is the perfect excuse for you to get up and waste time. 9. You get sleepy while studying. If

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The Science Behind Studying More Efficiently

Some college students drink, others are straight edge, some hook up, and others do not…but the one thing that we all have in common is that we have to study. Energy drink fueled all nighters have become the college norm when it comes to studying, but how does this actually affect our efficiency? What can you do to ensure you are getting the most out of your study time? Luckily science has the answers (as always!) Short Term The following section will encompass what you need to be doing right before studying and during studying to ensure you aren’t wasting your time. When it comes to studying, many of us put it off until the last minute and then cram as much knowledge into our head as we possibly can. This, as it turns out, is a highly inefficient way to study. Your brain will encode the information into your

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The Pros and Cons of Studying in Hillman Library As A Pitt Student

SEE ALSO: 10 Struggles Only a Pitt Student Would Understand 10. Pro: Your bed isn’t there so there’s less of a temptation to sleep.Con: Your bed isn’t there. 9. Pro: You’re surrounded by other studious students who are motivating you to work hard too.Con: You’re surrounded by students who treat it as a coffee shop or an outdoor market.

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10 Ways To Get Fit While Studying

With only a few weeks left to the semester and with summer just around the corner, there is a lot of catching up to do on school work and your body! Under the pressure of homework and finals, it is hard to put aside time for working out. So, why not do both at the same time? Work your brain and your body at the same time with these easy dual exercises. 10. Do sit-ups while reviewing flashcards. 9. Set your textbook on the floor and do pushups. 8. While sitting at your computer, switch your chair out for an exercise ball. 7. Squat while reading on tablet/iPad. 6. Set your notebook on the treadmill as you run. 5. Write while doing planks. 4. After long periods of sitting, take time to stretch! 3. Do legs lifts while sitting in class. 2. Do wall sits while reading. 1. Practice a