Study Spaces
In terms of study settings, students frequently have specific preferences. While some like to study in crowded coffee shops, others find that quiet study spaces at college libraries work best. However, studying away from home won't always be an option; at the absolute least, you'll need to plan your study sessions around the hours of your preferred hangout. Establishing a solitary, peaceful, devoted study room at home has many advantages, even if it's your second choice. A study space can be an area such as a home office, an attic nook, a kitchen table, or — for people with little living space — a living room or bedroom.
A family friend recently enrolled at the University of Washington. While the uw student housing options are fantastic, they were concerned about studying. For one, they don't know the area too well, so finding outside places to study was limited due to their limited knowledge. This meant they would have to assess their options within their living space. After speaking with experts within both the educational system and the interior world, these are five tips we came up with that worked.
- Solitude - Even though it won't always be possible, having a private space to escape the outside world is preferable to sitting at the edge of the kitchen table. There will be fewer distractions for you, and if any of them decide to find you, they'll have to do so beyond your locked door and "do not disturb" signs. Also, please turn off your phone while we're here.
- Lighting - I don't know about you, but the sun energizes and excites me. German researchers found that students at the Cologne University of Applied Sciences were more creative in warm light but more focused in cold light, according to a study that examined the impact of brightness and color temperature on the productivity of students. Try to study next to a window to have some natural light coming in to put this into practice. Another piece of advice is to experiment with various color temperatures and different brightness levels until you discover one that suits you. Get a lamp with a dimmer switch instead of buying a thousand lightbulbs to find out what suits you best.
- Comfort - Comfort doesn't always include lying back on the couch. Select a chair that is both comfortable and supportive. The best study chairs provide ergonomic support to help you settle into a neutral sitting position. You'll be happier and more able to concentrate in this position, which will help you get through classes much more quickly. Try to position yourself to sit with your feet flat on the floor and your knees at 90-degree angles. The table top should allow you to type comfortably without putting any strain on your joints or allow you to rest your forearms on the table.
- Noises - Your study area's acoustic quality is equally as crucial as its appearance. While some people think that background noise is necessary for productivity, others find complete silence is best. Regardless of your inclination, aim to find a location where the noise level will be constant and acceptable to you. Get hold of a set of headphones and tune into some relaxing nature noises if you can't find a location with the ideal soundtrack.
- Organization - If you use a computer to study, remember to set aside some time to organize your digital area. A crowded computer screen can be just as time-consuming and annoying as a messy wooden one. You most likely had experience using a computer before enrolling in school. Applications, games, and other things are usually already installed and saved on the desktop. It's time to organize those haphazard files, free up some space on your computer, and create new storage folders for your new subjects using a straightforward and accessible filing system. The most crucial thing to consider is how you'll regularly back up your electronic work to prevent last-minute disasters like lost assignments.
