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Forming a Good Study Group

by jennifer
July 13, 2012

For many of the more difficult majors, the only way to get through college is to have a study group. A study group is a collection of students who work together in most of their classes, especially ones in their major.

Typically a study group is formed when you start taking courses in your major. For most majors, this will be the sophomore year. You will find that your study group will also become your closest friends in college. Forming a successful study group can be a challenge, especially if you are shy.

Here are some guidelines for forming a study group:

  1. Look for classmates who complement you.
    • If you are outgoing, don’t look for another student who is also outgoing. You’ll never get any work done because you’ll spend most of your time talking.
    • If you are a dominating type, don’t join with another who likes to dominate. You will battle each other all of the time. You probably need one dominating type on each team.
    • Find someone who is a stickler for the rules. This teammate can be a pain, but can also help your team maximize its grades.
    • The most desirable classmates are those who are steady and dependable.
  2. Don’t be afraid to ask others to become a part of your study group. Often other students are just as reluctant as you are to make the first move toward forming a study group.
  3. Set up a regular time and place for your study group. Generally 2 or 3 times a week is the desired frequency of getting together. The best place to meet is away from your rooms. A good place to meet is a classroom in the evenings when no class is in session. A classroom has a chalkboard that you can use to work out assignments.
  4. Don’t be bashful about replacing a study group member who isn’t contributing. This should be a mutual discussion of your other team members.
  5. A study group works best when everyone contributes. Don’t let a classmate simply copy from others

Some typical activities of study groups include:

  • Doing homework together
  • Sharing study guides and notes
  • Making up test questions to challenge each other

Your study group will also likely become your best friends. If this happens, you’ll have to learn how to separate your friendship from the academic assignments you have to do..

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  • The biggest improvement I have made this semester has got to be my study habits.  This semester I made it my goal to study more and work harder in school.  I have kept pretty well to my word up till now and I hope I can continue to do so.  Another improvement that I have made this semester that I'm not too proud to say is not going out during the week.  Along with studying, I also made this my goal.  My dad always told me work comes before play, it's such a simple quote, but it's the truth.  If I plan on doing well this semester, I am going to have to limit my "play" to the weekends and work hard during the week.  With both of my improvements being said, it's likely that my grades are going to improve greatly.  I need to have self-discipline in order to complete my goals until the semester is over.  Discipline is something I lack and I also hope to improve as I make good habits in regards to my studies..

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