How do you guys study?

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Certifications CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, A.S. Cyber Security Systems 01-14-2014 10:50 PM #1 How do you guys study?

I find it very hard studying at home because it is so easy to become distracted. How do you all study? At the library? Listen to music? Alone or in a group?

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Login/register to remove this advertisement. bull313 Member Join Date Jan 2014 Location East Northport, NY Posts 50
Certifications None anymore :( 01-14-2014 10:56 PM #2

For me it depends on how good of a grasp I have of the material prior to studying. Meaning if I'm well versed in the topic, I can study well with distractions such as music, television, the wife and kids, etc.

Having my degree in Psychology, I have found it is best for me to study in the same environment as the test will be presented in. If I know the test center will be quiet, I study at the library. If the test center is on a loud, busy street, I'll study somewhere where I will have similar background noise.

I also prefer to study alone until final review, aside for asking some questions in forums. I normally have my wife quiz me with flashcards 48 hours before a test.

I hope this helps a bit.

Quote   --chris-- Senior Member Join Date Jul 2013 Posts 396
Certifications A+, ITIL F 01-14-2014 11:39 PM #3

99% at home, 1% in my Jeep waiting to pick up my wife after work. When I'm in the jeep I actually retain what I read because I read aloud. I also try to read a subject and pretend like I am introducing the topic to someone else, hitting it from different angles and trying to relate the subject to what I know. Its goofy, but it works for me.

When at home, I read/read/read then make notes on the key points. Flash cards when terms pop up. Summarizing larger ideas into a few sentences, then breaking those down into key points.

Videos (Udemy/youtube) when I can.

Set a daily goal, whether its 20 minutes or an hour or a chapter or a page. Set a goal and do it. Expand on that goal when you can, but achieve the goal every day.

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Quote   mariaCS Junior Member Registered Member Join Date Jan 2014 Posts 4 01-15-2014 12:12 AM #4

Isolated with headphones most of the time. My "method" is that I usually estimate how much time I need to do/read/code x thing, I make a list about everything I want to do in the day and make a schedule. I sometimes set up an alarm to check if I'm going on schedule. I try to not study more than 6-8 hours straight and take a 30 minute break every 4 - 5 hours or so. At least to me the "pressure" of having a schedule helps with the distracting problem.

If you are being easily distracted then you need to put on some walls. A year ago I was spending too much time on games, so I cut it. Also watching too many TV series, now I rarely watch a full season on a day of a TV show, like I used to.

Quote   OfWolfAndMan Member Join Date Oct 2013 Location USA Posts 39
Certifications Security+, CCNA:R&S 01-15-2014 01:14 AM #5

This is an extremely broad question, and the answer is... It depends on two things primarily: Your learning style and your level of introversion/extroversion. The library or at home works for ones a little more introverted. Starbucks or Barnes and Noble works better for someone looking for a few more people. I personally like a little mix of both. As for learning methods, you need to experiment. Visual, auditory and tactile are your three primary ways of learning. Play around with one and you may absorb some information. Use more then one or all and your success multiplies. Flash cards, videos, lectures on the go, simulators, hands-on training, etc. The more effort you make, the more you'll get out of it. Also, pace yourself. Don't spend five hours straight studying. Have a little buffer room to eat, socialize, facebook (Gotta be careful with that one haha) go exercise, check out the news, etc. As for paying attention, that's on you man! If you want it bad enough then you'll be willing to put in as much effort as necessary.

Quote   Xyro Chasing Life Join Date Feb 2013 Location US Posts 397 01-15-2014 02:02 AM #6

Find out what is distracting you and then eliminate it. As for myself, I study at home because I need absolute quiet.

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