Study skills in higher education

Jan Nedermeijer

In their website the Open University gives an overview of relevant study skills as presented by different universities:

To help students become more effective in college, here are some helpful external links on how to become a better student.

Stress relief (see website)

Study environment

• Creating a Good Study Environment – Informative page which deals with how your environment can assist in studying.
• Effective Studying Environments – Helpful academic article which provides information on creating a proper environment.
• Choose a Good Study Area – Article which helps student select a good study area.
• Managing Your Study Environment – Tips and suggestions how to manage time and your environment.

Getting organised

• Organisational Skills – Suggestions on how to build proper organisational skills aimed at younger students, but helpful for everyone.
• Skills for Students – Information and ideas on how to improve skill for organisation.
• Organisational Skills – Tips fo college students on how to be better organised.
• Organisation Tips for Student Success – Page which provides tips on how to create good habits for success.

Time management (see website)

Helpful study resources (see website)