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If you aren’t in the habit of studying in groups, you should start! While studying alone may seem safer and easier, there are many benefits from studying in groups that you’ll miss out on. Consider this:
- If you aren’t a good note taker or if your notes are unclear, a study group member can help you strengthen your note-taking skills and identify important information.
- Not being able to solve a problem doesn’t mean that it won’t get solved if you have a study group. Your group members can work together and share what they understand to find solutions.
- Studying in a group allows you to confirm that you really know the material because it encourages discussion and can provide you with the opportunity to teach what you know.
- A study groups allows members to share their strengths and strategies for success.
- Study groups give you a support network that will help you stay focused on your academic priorities.
A study group can help you achieve your academic goals, but you have to be strategic about how you’ll form it.
- Who? Don’t automatically pick friends for your study group. Study with people who are motivated to achieve academic success. Make sure that they are alert in class, take good notes, and do their work on time. A group of four to six people is the optimal size for a study group.
- When? Stick with the same time and place to study weekly. Your sessions should take two to three hours.
- Where? Study in a place that can accommodate your group (with all of your books and notes), but is free from distractions.
- What? Have a plan for each study session so that each member is prepared to cover specific material. Stick to the topic you’ll be reviewing so that you can make the most of your study time.
