What I do to optimize my studying

The first thing I do before studying is to consider my location. I find that it’s harder for me to study in the comfort of my own home as I get distracted easier. I find that working around other people doing the same thing I'm doing greatly helps as it keeps me motivated and keeps me on track. Because of this, my favorite study spot is at the Fraser Library on the SFU Surrey Campus. The chairs are more comfortable than the ones anywhere else in the Surrey campus and at my house, and it’s a lot quieter too so I can focus better on my assignments. I prefer the tables near the window, so I usually sit in the quiet room or the back of the library overlooking the bus loop. 

A Picture of Fraser Library at SFU and a little bit of the view I get when studying near a window here! 

Another thing you should consider is if you work better studying alone or with friends. Personally, I prefer working alone most of the time unless I’m really stuck on a subject and I want to collaborate with other classmates and friends.

Helpful Tip👍If you’re working with others, it’s always a good idea to book a study room in advance to give some privacy. The link to book a study room is right below

Book a group study room | SFU Library

When I'm studying, I keep a list of tasks that I need to get done in the timeframe I'm currently in to help me keep on track. When I'm not doing assignments, I will usually do practice questions and review concepts for my math, physics and chemistry related classes. I'll also keep some snacks and drinks with me (provided that I'm cleaning up after myself afterwards) to keep myself comfortable.