Sergio Guevara
Head of Client Success at Gradehacker
Updated on February, 2023
6 Ways to Create an Ideal Study Environment
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As a college student, life can get very busy.
But too much of that in your life, and it’ll end up just causing stress and difficulty to find peace in your surroundings. Luckily there are things you can do to feel at ease while studying, and that is to create an ideal study environment.
Here at Gradehacker, we help non-traditional students by making their college journey easier. In our years of experience, we have seen how students often get distracted when studying due to environmental factors.
Many students don’t know the positive impact it makes on creating a positive learning environment.
Creating an ideal study environment is key to achieving success, and staying focused and motivated, no matter the task. In this blog post, we’ll look at six ways you can create the ideal study space and make the most of your study time.
1) Know Your Near-by Options And Preferences
Do you have a library near your house? Or are you one of those who prefer to study in coffee shops?
Evaluate your options and recognize which environment you like the most. Keep in mind light settings, adequate temperature, how comforting it feels, and if it’s enough to give you a satisfactory study time.
These are different types of places you can consider:
Libraries
The classic place for concentration.
Libraries are quiet places that usually have access to natural light. It’s also common to find semi-private spaces to achieve a more personal ambiance.
Plus, if you are working on a research project, you are at the best place to find the right sources.
Home setting
But well, libraries are not for everyone, and that’s okay!
Some prefer to study at home. Nothing beats the comfort of studying and progressing at your own pace from your place.
However, when studying at home, you should keep in mind that you have many distractions nearby. Design your home setting to avoid distractions and achieve a more relaxed atmosphere.
Miscellaneous places
Coffee shops, parks, local community centers, or an empty classroom.
There are many options, but remember: the important thing is that the place serves your needs.
2) Cleaning and Organizing
Many studies have shown that good organization in the workplace can increase your energy and reduce high-stress levels.
These tips are also super important to avoid study burnout, which is a serious problem among college students.
Keep this in mind when designing your study environment, a clean and organized workplace will help you feel more comfortable when performing study sessions.
As a college student, you need to take care of your mental health. If you don’t know how serious this issue is and wish to prevent it, we recommend watching our video:
3) Know the Risks of Being Too Comfortable
This is a simple enough point: focus on your work, especially if you choose a home-setting environment.
To prevent environmental issues while studying, you should consider avoiding these habits:
- Texting messaging
- Social media checking
- Binge-watching YouTube videos
- Having too many snack breaks
4) Take Advantage of Music or Other Activities
While some people say that listening to music while studying can be too distracting, other believe it is an indispensable factor.
If you are one of the latter, science has good news for you!
Studies have shown that music can serve to increase levels of concentration and reduce levels of anxiety and stress.
Still, it’s true that it only works if you enjoy music. If this is not your case, try quick stretching sessions, yoga exercises, or meditation breaks.
And if you are on the lookout for the best music genres to study, check out our video!
5) Always Keep Your Resources With You
You should always be prepared!
Have your course material on your phone and access it whenever you have free time.
So, whether you are in a library, coffee shop, or even while you’re waiting for the subway, you’ll be able to progress in your study session.
It will help you make the most of your time, even if you are not in your ideal study environment.
6) With a Little Help From my Friends
There are times when long study sessions can be tedious, even in the right place.
Your friends can help you with this! Organize group study sessions for dynamic classes.
Also, if you are with your friends, you can share ideas, thoughts, and tools to understand a particular topic. You can also ask questions among yourselves and try to dissolve all possible doubts.
And of course, you should bring snacks to share them with your friends!
Your Ideal Study Environment Will be Unique
Remember always to consider your preferences and the things that work best with your routine.
There is no one ideal study environment! The environment that best suits your studying needs may not be the same as your friends.
We understand how frustrating it can be when your environment prevents you from studying properly. We hope that by applying these recommendations, you will find your ideal study environment and enhance your quality of life!
Would you like to learn more about how to transform your studying experience? Check out these blog posts:
Sergio Guevara
Sergio Guevara has been an avid essay writer and researcher for Gradehacker since 2018. He has helped countless non-traditional students with a plethora of subjects like literature, nursing, and history. Now as the head of the Client Success Team he’s constantly involved with SEO-driven content that can make the life of both non-traditional and traditional college students much easier. You can find him on LinkedIn
