Studying is no fun, but everyone has to do it at some point in their life. Whether you are cramming for a test, the bar or a work project you need to spice things up. We put together 12 unconventional hacks that will help you improve your study skills.

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12 HACKS
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4. SCENT
1
Spray an
while you’re studying
unfamiliar scent
The scent will jog your memory
and again right as you’re about to
TAKE the TEST
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GUM
2
A weird or different
of gumFLAVOR
works the same way as
an unfamiliar scent.

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NOTES
3
Before taking a test
all the relevant information
WRITE down
on an index card
you can think of
as if it were a piece of
paper you were allowed to
It’s an extra writing exercise to help you remember the important things.
It’ll also serve as a nice review when it comes time for exams.
bring with you.

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When listening to ofhours
recorded LECTURES
backgroundinstrumental
MUSICput on
to help you focus through the boredom.
Try Sigur Ros, Tycho, or Autechre.
MUSIC
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Leave yourself a
bear
reading
gummy
when
FOOD TRAIL
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Write down all of your
beginning
TEST
formulas at the
of the
MEMORY
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SPEED
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When for time,crunched
double speedLISTEN
to recorded lectures at
x2

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FONTS
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When studying, when possible
fonts like Arial.easy-to-read
AVOID
Research has shown that large,
easy-to-read fonts are likely to be
skimmed over.
Information presented in a more
is more likely to be retained.
challenging FONT
Aa
Aa

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DISCIPLINE
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Use a program to
distracting sitesBLOCK
time
computeron your for a
set period of
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13. DOCUMENTARY
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For history and anthropology classes
on the
WATCH a documentary
TOPIC
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14. SAMPLE TEST
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Google
to find exams on the same
“site:edu [subject] exam”
TOPICS
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15. COLOR CODING
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Takes using differentnotes
pensCOLORED
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16. Sources:
lifetricks.com/learning-and-education/studying-and-exams/spray-an-unfamiliar-scent-while-you-are-studying/
www.hackcollege.com/blog/2014/01/27/20-memorization-techniques-for-college-students.html
www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/1d5fmj/lptbefore_a_test_take_an_index_card_and_write_as/
www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/1d6gxs/lpt_when_listening_to_online_lectures_esp/
lifecheating.com/2013/11/02/use-gummy-bears-to-study/
www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/1d5h4b/lpt_write_down_formulas_at_the_beginning_on_math/
justlifetips.com/lpt-listen-to-audiobooks-podcasts-and-lectures-twice-as-fast/
feedgrids.com/originals/post/arial-vs-times-new-roman/ | www.reddit.com/r/lifehacks
99u.com/articles/6969/10-online-tools-for-better-attention-focus
writepass.com/journal/2014/01/essential-life-hacks-for-international-students/
lifehacker.com/5335881/five-classic-ways-to-boost-your-note+taking
lifehacker.com/5795705/improve-your-learning-and-remember-things-better-by-switching-font-styles