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STUDYING TIPS IN PUBLIC

- CHELZEE G. SALERA / Writer

Gone are the days of frolicking under the sun and worryfree nights because summer is about to end and the start of the school year is just around the corner. When it comes to studying, know how to lessen distractio­ns and be able to study anywhere even in public spaces by looking for these five elements.

Comfort. Before anything else, comfort should be a priority. Not too comfortabl­e though; otherwise, one can fall asleep. It is undeniable that at home comfort is assured but it is quite possible that staying at home to study will make one lazier and feel a bit more laidback. Staying somewhere with only comfortabl­e seats and a few people around will make one feel more awake and focused. Access to informatio­n. Ability to access informatio­n in the place where one is studying is the second priority. Wi-fi is a must for easier research and data gathering although it can be a tool for distractio­n. Staying in a library full of books about the topic one is studying about can also be a great place to stay in. The pages of a book may tend to get dragging from time to time but it will never betray one; just make sure it’s an updated edition.

Plug in anytime. Find a place with electric outlets that are within reach so that at any point one may easily charge gadgets like cellphones or laptops. Appropriat­e noise levels. Noise is acceptable because too much silence amplifies one’s thoughts and that is not helpful if one wants to study. But too much noise is also a distractio­n so find a place with acceptable noise levels, and if it gets too noisy just block the noise and make it your background by putting on noise-cancelling headphones.

Staying for long is acceptable. Students often choose coffee shops to study in because of the enumerated elements above, but a few truths have been said about coffee shops wanting to cater to more customers than just overstayin­g students. So it’s best to look for places where staying for a long time is a custom like study centers, libraries, tutoring centers etc.

Take note of these things and be ready to get back to school because studying is easier when one lessens the distractio­ns.

 ??  ?? The Rizal Memorial Library and Museum is one of the places in Metro Cebu that is open for students who wish to study without needing to spend anything to access its books. It is located at Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City right before reaching Fuente Osmeña...
The Rizal Memorial Library and Museum is one of the places in Metro Cebu that is open for students who wish to study without needing to spend anything to access its books. It is located at Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City right before reaching Fuente Osmeña...

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