{"id":36979,"date":"2017-04-20T07:38:11","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T14:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/4-essential-things-you-need-in-your-finals-study-space\/"},"modified":"2017-04-20T07:38:11","modified_gmt":"2017-04-20T14:38:11","slug":"4-essential-things-you-need-in-your-finals-study-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/4-essential-things-you-need-in-your-finals-study-space\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Essential Things You Need in Your Finals Study Space"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Madison White<\/a>,<\/em><\/p>\n

This article is\u00a0brought to you by Uloop and Kaplan. Search Uloop<\/a> for student housing, college roommates, sublets, part-time jobs, internships, tutors, and campus news.<\/em><\/p>\n

A good study technique is best accompanied by a good study space<\/a>. Now, what does a good study space entail? Overall, a good study space is a place that allows you to focus on the work at hand. Study spaces don\u2019t necessarily have to be in your room or at your desk. Some people find good spaces in libraries and cafes as well. Get creative and try a few different places to see which works best for you!<\/p>\n

However, there are a few essential things you will need for whichever study space you choose. Keep reading for four essential things to have in your study space for finals.<\/p>\n

1. Headphones<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t study if you are not in the right sort of headspace. Many times, the disruption of your focus is caused by other noises: your neighbors who talk too loudly, a group of freshmen walking past. Perhaps the best way to prevent being distracted is by blocking out as many of these noises as possible.<\/p>\n

Putting your headphones in and playing some good study music<\/a> is definitely the best way to do this. If you don\u2019t like listening to music while studying, you may want to invest in some noise cancelling headphones that can block out the sounds around you without playing music. When it comes to keeping your focus, headphones are an essential item to have in your study space whether that space is at home, in the library, or in a coffee shop somewhere.<\/p>\n

2. A nearby outlet and chargers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We all like to believe that our laptops have a long battery life, but truthfully, they probably only last a few hours at best without needing to be plugged in. When it comes to finals week, your study sessions may unfortunately last for way more than a few hours.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want to have to move your entire study space after a few hours, right in the flow of your studying, just to plug everything in. It\u2019s best to set up your study space next to an outlet beforehand so you don\u2019t have that worry on your mind. You definitely don\u2019t want to lose those tough to write essay pages because your laptop shut down! And don\u2019t forget to bring the appropriate chargers too.<\/p>\n

3. Your class notes and blank pages<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the age of the internet, we might think that we can find any and all the information we need at the hands of a quick Google search. What I\u2019ve found, however, is that many professors teach a very specific curriculum that can\u2019t be easily found, or searched, on the internet.<\/p>\n

In this case, if you\u2019re studying or writing or doing research for something, you may need to have a quick reference look at your notes<\/a> to make sure you have the information right. When you\u2019re studying, you definitely don\u2019t want to be spending 20 minutes looking for your notebook, or worse, leaving it somewhere that you can\u2019t get to it right away.<\/p>\n

Whenever you\u2019re working on a certain subject, be sure that those class notes are within reach. Also, make sure you have some blank pages to write on as scratch paper. Sometimes, all it takes to really sort out your thoughts is writing them down on paper and then figuring them out.<\/p>\n

4. Snacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now, you don\u2019t need to bring your entire refrigerator into your study space. In fact, that may cause more distraction than help. However, especially during the long study sessions, you\u2019re going to need some fuel to keep going. I know that it is absolutely impossible for me to write, or do anything productive, when my stomach is growling at me.<\/p>\n

To combat this, bring some snacks into your study space<\/a>. Now, you\u2019ll be tempted to gorge yourself on cookies and energy drinks to sugar-high yourself through the next few hours. Don\u2019t do this. Instead, nourish yourself with foods that will actually improve your health and focus. Granola bars are always a great idea as are easy to eat fruits like grapes or strawberries. Plus, if you\u2019re on campus, this helps deter you away from the overpriced candy bars sitting in the vending machines.<\/p>\n

Not only does a well-planned and well equipped study space ensure a better mood for you, but hopefully it will be followed by high grades as well! While you can equip your space with all the bells and whistles for productivity, don\u2019t forget that the most important thing to bring to your study space is a positive and motivated attitude. The work you put out will be much better if you\u2019re working from a positive mindset. If this seems hard to do, just remember that in a few weeks you\u2019ll be basking in the sunshine of summer!<\/p>\n

For more college news, and to search for off-campus housing, tutors near campus, and jobs for college students, go to\u00a0Uloop.com.<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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