Online Companion: The Complete Student, Achieving Success in College and Beyond

Web Links to Accompany Chapter 5: The How-To of Studying

How to Study
The aptly named Web site, www.howtostudy.org is chock full of information on how to hit the books. By going to the Resources area and exploring the How to Study…and How to Write section, you can choose tips targeted to dozens of specific areas including: Accounting, Economics, Physics, and Foreign Languages.
This Web site, http://www.how-to-study.com/ brings it all home with more great info on study skills, learning styles, note taking, and time management.

Motivation
For a comprehensive look at what drives us, go to the Web site http://changingminds.org/ and read the Explanations of how various persuasions work. Pay close attention to the one called Motivation.

Eyestrain
Tips for prevention including workstation setup, stress checkups, and eye exercises: http://www.visionworksusa.com/ Anti-eyestrain software: http://www.eye2eye.com/

Back Strain
Back exercises and pain management: http://www.spine-health.com/
Stretch-break software: http://officeathlete.com/