Are you bored with studying? Tired of doing the same studying routine year after year? It’s midterm time and it’s the perfect time to break out of your comfort zone to make studying more fun and enjoyable. Here are some cool study tips that will help you get through those pesky midterms.
厌倦于学业？厌烦于年复一年三点一线的学习生活？期中如期而至，这正是打破舒适的常规而让学习更有趣更享受的时候。下面这些超赞的提示帮你度过那些恼人的期中考试。
Alternative Study Spaces
替代学习空间
Studying in the same place can get boring. So why not try and switch things up? Instead of studying in the library, try studying in an empty classroom or outside whenever the weather permits. Find a place where you are able to focus. I usually study in my room, but I have studied in a café and I must say the change in the environment has helped me focus more on my work. The café helped because it isn’t as noisy as being in a dorm and I was able to focus my attention on my studies. Studying in alternative spaces also helps combat procrastination.
总在同一个地方学习当然会感到无聊。所以为什么不试试做个调整呢？与其在图书馆学习，不如去空教室甚至如果天气允许的话去室外学习。找个你能够集中注意力的地方。我常常是在我的房间里学习，但是我也在咖啡馆学习过，我必须说环境的改变真的有帮助，这是因为咖啡馆并不像宿舍那么嘈杂，这样我就能专心学习。学习在另一种环境中还能够帮助你战胜拖延症。
Listening to Music
听听音乐
I have often heard students say that they listen to music while they study. Some listen to what’s current, while some choose to listen to classical music or instrumentals. Studies have shown that music stimulates the brain and that listening to the right music can help you concentrate and retain information. I have tried this method and it doesn’t really work for me because I get distracted easily. I will listen to one song and it won’t be long before I end up listening to the entire album, forgetting what I’m supposed to be studying. If you are not easily distracted, this method might help you! Do you listen to music when you study?
我常常听说学生们边听音乐边学习。一些同学听时下流行的音乐，而另一些同学则选择听古典乐或纯音乐。研究表明音乐可以激发大脑，听合适的音乐有助于集中注意力和记忆力。我尝试过这种方法，但是对于我来说并不好用，因为我特别容易分神。我会听一首歌然后很快就会听整张专辑，而忘记我原本是打算学习的。如果你并不容易分神，这个方法可能更适用！那么，你学习的时候听音乐吗？
Integrate the Three Types of Learning
整合三类学习法
We have all been taught that there are three types of learners: auditory, visual and kinesthetic (hands-on) learners. Once we figure out what type of learner we are, we tend to study that way and it becomes a routine. Why not try to learn something in a whole new way? I have learned that a combination of the three types of learning works best for me. Although I’m primarily a visual learner, I have used the auditory and kinesthetic methods to help me through midterms. I often discuss what I’ve learned with others and I have experienced that reading the textbook aloud helps me remember information better. I also like to move around when I’m studying words or facts. I have even made up songs to help me remember information.
我们都被灌输说有三种学习者：听觉、视觉和触觉的学习者。一旦我们清除了我们是那种学习者，我们倾向于用那种方式学习并成为套路。为什么不试试用完全不同的方式来学习呢？我已经发现联合这三种方式一起学习最适合我。虽然我主要还是视觉学习者，我曾用听觉和触觉方法帮我通过期中考试。我常和其他人一起讨论，我也试过大声朗读课本，这的确有助于我更好的记忆。我喜欢在学习词汇或是论据的时候踱步。我甚至会编歌帮我记忆。
Break Time!
休息一下！
Many students believe long, marathon study sessions will help them pass that midterm. However, your brain can only process so much before it becomes overloaded and before long you won’t be able to retain the information. Try studying in blocks of time. Study for 45 minutes and then reward yourself by taking a break. Listen to your favorite song, go for a walk, or eat some chocolate! Believe me, your brain and body will thank you!
许多学生相长长的马拉松式学习能够帮助他们通过期中考试。然而，你的大脑在超负荷之前只能处理一定数量的信息，而且也不可能再记住知识。试试在一段时间内学习。学习45分钟然后犒赏自己休息一下。听听你最喜欢的歌、出去散散步、或者吃点巧克力！相信我，你的大脑和身体都会感谢你的！
Studying doesn’t have to be mundane. As long as you’re in school, you’re going have to do it anyway, so why not have fun doing it? Here’s to acing those midterms!
学习并不一定是乏味平凡的。只要你在念书，就还是不得不去学习，所以为什么不开开心心的去做呢？完胜那些期中考试！
