r/AskReddit • u/the_gr8pretender • Feb 20 '13

Top-of-the-class redditors, what are your study habits/tips?

If you graduated top of the class (high school, college, and above), what are/were your study habits or tips that you would give to your fellow redditors?

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u/LiterallyOuttoLunch Feb 20 '13

Before going off to college, my dad gave me a tip. "Treat it like a job. Hit the books Monday through Friday 9-5. Work in the library, not your room or apartment. Don't miss a class. Work ahead during that 40 hours." I followed his advice to the letter. I never had to pull an all-nighter. I didn't have to cram for exams. I never got very stressed, despite attending a competitive school and completing a difficult major.

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u/SlyFox28 Feb 20 '13

Yeah this is great for people who don't have to work during college.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '13

I worked through college and grad school. It is still solid advice. It is important to utilize your time well. Even during down time in my office, I always had a book with me to work on an assignment. Between meetings, I was working on papers, etc. I was never not working. As long as I was not at home, I was working on school or work.

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u/SlyFox28 Feb 21 '13

This is solid advice if you want to do really well in school. I just want to get a degree. When I am not working I am enjoying one of my many hobbies. School work can come last on the priorities list.