Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Studying — The Inevitable Evil Sooner or Later. . . Studying — no one enjoys it but if you ' re a student at Memphis State, or any other college, you ' ll have to do it sooner or later. It ' s not too much fun but it can be made tolerable if you have the correct methods and proper atmosphere. Many students need total silence with no distractions but others, such as Dave Skorupa, a freshman journalism major, prefer to listen to music while they study. Dave also said dim lighting helps him, but others may like brighter light. Every student has a different way of approaching the task. Many study their text books or their notes. Alicia Plunk, a sophomore journalism major, says she likes to prepare study sheets and outlines to help her. Where you study and who you study with are also important factors. It appears that most students nowadays prefer to study alone. All-nighter group study sessions seem to be out. Tracy Colston, a senior accounting major, says she ' s been to one but they make her so tired that she does poorly on the test the next day. Most people like to study at home or right here at the University. But some people find more interesting places to study. For example, freshman music major Alicia Lee, likes to study in her car. Now we come to that most dreaded topic — tests. Some people get upset about them or become a little uneasy. However, most tests are pre-announced so there ' s usually no need to panic and plenty of time to prepare for them. However, many students still wait until the last minute to study for their exams. Everyone knows what it ' s like to cram for an exam. Even the most studious and organized students have been guilty of it at one time or another. Sometimes it can ' t be helped but it should be avoided as much as possible. Obviously, finals are the greatest cause of apprehension to most test-takers. T hey are, as Dave Skorupa observes, like the last nail in your coffin. The times that people study and how long they study differ depending on the number and difficulty of the courses they take and whether they work or not. Many study on their free time over the weekend. Others prefer to save the weekend for fun and study after school or after work on Mechanical engineering majors Sharariar Abolghasemi and Reza-Madjdi consult with one another on an assignment. Studying with friends can often make the time-consuming task a little easier. 26 Student Life

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weeknights. Still others study simply when they can find the time. Now for everyone ' s favorite part of studying— breaks! Some people like to take naps, eat or watch TV. Some like Alicia Lee, prefer to go out to ease the tension of studying. Breaks are an important part of the study process and should be taken regularly. So, it would seem, studying isn ' t as bad as many think it is. Especially if you study properly, in the right places, with the right people and take plenty of breaks! — Melissa Robbins Lane Garth plows through class material while Stephanie Schuler has chosen an easier past-time. Preparing for class outside the library for a change of pace can be just as beneficial as studying indoors. Taking time out to give a photographer a smile can be a welcome distraction from studying. Student Life 27