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Do you revise better in the library than at home?

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Anywhere without the internet or a computer. I prefer the library to home, but again prefer the pub/a coffee shop to the library. It's actually quite nice being in an amicable/convivial atmosphere, having a cup of coffee, and doing work.

Reply 41

i.am.lost

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Sithius

You talk like a girl and you appear to multitask like a girl, so I can only assume that you are in fact a girl.

Yet the male symbol ♂ next to my username says otherwise :biggrin:

Reply 42

Kash:)

15

Romystarr

im a coffee shop girl. anywhere without the internet tbh.

Lots of coffee places have wirless now though. I see so many people in there with their laptops and netbooks etc. chatting away on facebook.

Reply 43

smanth

Depends.
Last year I worked really well in the library at night (24/7 oh yes!). Normally I'd go there with friends but we'd sit in the quiet area. Mostly, they'd leave way before me as well, so I'd end up on my own.

This year, so far (I'm still at home) I found that I need the internet too much (to read articles & look stuff up) & taking the laptop AND notes to the library might prove too much. I'll give it a try when I get back to Uni.

& home means I can have tea constantly.

Reply 44

WhatTheFunk

17

i work better at my uni house, but then i work better late at night, into the small hours, so either my housemates are working as well or asleep

i like having music on, i can't work in silence

i don't get too distracted once i am in the mood and all that

i will go into the library to read if i am on campus

Reply 45

LondonDreamer

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i.am.lost

I can only revise at home cuddled up on the couch watching a decent comedy on TV with Lady GaGa playing in the background :smile:

If I'm in silence, I simply cannot focus. If I'm around other people, then I get far too distracted.
TV + music @ home = perfect revision environment for me

You're just like me. Despite this being said to be exactly the sort of environment you shouldn't work in, it's what works best for me. I also don't do desks. Seriously, I find it really hard to sit still at a desk for any length of time. I ideally need a good bed/sofa with lots of pillows/cushions to prop myself against.

So no, I can't imagine a library working for me at all.

Reply 46

orangeszz

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AntiLearner

A few of my coursemates want to meet up in the library and revise. I'd like to because at least it's social and it'll be less stressful, but at the same time, most of my revision consists of:

typing up notes
using the laptop to read lecture notes
reading articles from the internet/laptop

So, I'm more inclined to have everything set up at home than to bring my laptop to the library everyday. I have tried to study in the library (by writing notes etc) once and I remember not getting much done. As soon as I got home I was working well again. I've found that it's only good to revise in the library once I've covered everything myself and just go near the end of my revision to talk/clarify with mates. Thoughts? Does the library work for you? :s-smilie:

definately at the library all the way.. no distractions.. a calm setting and alot of helpful resources at hand

Reply 47

c0nfus3d

TWF

I didnt call u bitch in my last post btw lol, thats what u should tell them.

LOL! It's okay, I got it! :p:

Reply 48

AntiLearner

OP

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Having tried and tested all options, I'm definitely a library man for revision! Spent 6 hours there yesterday speeding through my notes. Got more done in that 6 hours than I did in 2 weeks at home! I think I work better at home for essays/assignments, but for times of information-cramming and revising, definitely the library.

Reply 49

The_Lonely_Goatherd

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I can only work in certain libraries. The whole library environment is generally not nice, though an iPod improves things a lot :biggrin:

Reply 50

Rainfaery

12

I revise best in my room by myself, with my laptop nowhere near. XD

Reply 51

TimetoSucceed

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Original post by AntiLearner

Having tried and tested all options, I'm definitely a library man for revision! Spent 6 hours there yesterday speeding through my notes. Got more done in that 6 hours than I did in 2 weeks at home! I think I work better at home for essays/assignments, but for times of information-cramming and revising, definitely the library.

same, home for essays and assignements, library for revision

Reply 52

Nat_LPS

15

I dont revise at home i'm fed up with trying. I'm almost always distracted or not comfortable and generally take on a too 'not bothered' state then get too busy trying to focus on being focused.
Even if i did i'm horrible at taking/making notes, i've found reading/practising in a library much more effective. All those books.
Theyre great places to chill as well though.
However i dont mind using youtube or revision videos on the computer at home.

Reply 53

Nat_LPS

15

If its maths though music keeps me sane but some i dont know the words too well to and not too catchy... :tongue:

Reply 54

EcstaZEEH

1

Original post by Nat_LPS

I dont revise at home i'm fed up with trying. I'm almost always distracted or not comfortable and generally take on a too 'not bothered' state then get too busy trying to focus on being focused.

This is so me...As soon as I get home, it's as if all the care in the world, and all of my dreams to get an A* disappear.

I sti haven't even touch anything - considering I have 3 January boards :frown:

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Reply 55

Antifazian

16

I work best in the library most of the time, but for revision a lot of it once my notes are written up is reading over and memorising info so that's best done at home.

Too many people make the mistake of going to the library with friends!

Reply 56

IceKidd

No i need all my diff maths books and papers and cant take them all with me to the library

Reply 57

EcstaZEEH

1

What subjects are you doing guys? (Assuming that it's A levels) :smile:

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Reply 58

Nat_LPS

15

Original post by EcstaZEEH

What subjects are you doing guys? (Assuming that it's A levels) :smile:

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Maths further maths physics and le chemistry.
Genuinely struggling with maths but I didnt like much else :tongue:

but I like the subject so id rather do alright in it than do better at single maths, the library has saved me.
What about yourself?
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