Experts at Wayne State University recommend studying before and after class. Studying before class will prepare you for the day's lesson, so you can better understand and participate in the classroom discussion. When you study after class, you are more likely to retain the information, and the notes you took during class will make the most sense. Studying in this combination will help you remember and organize fundamental concepts.
Most people have a certain time of the day when they feel most alert. By choosing to study at this time, you can often get more work done, and your studying will be more productive. If some subjects give you more trouble than others, consider studying for the tough classes first. You will be at your best for understanding difficult material.
Something that works for some students is studying at the same time and place every day. This makes studying a habit. It can work better to schedule time for studying instead of waiting until you feel up to it. This stops you from procrastinating and getting behind in your studies, and you will feel more comfortable and familiar during your study sessions.
The Hass Business School at the University of California recommends studying during the time between your classes, when you do laundry or wait for a bus; you can get a lot done in these short study sessions. Always carry a textbook or small study aids so you can study even when you are short on time.