Have an Hour Between Classes? 5 Suggestions to get ahead in your coursework

If you have 30 minutes or an hour between classes, you can use that time to get ahead in your coursework. Try these ideas to make the most of short blocks of study time.

Explore Courselink

CourseLink can be full of useful tips and tools:

• Try to visit each page in your CourseLink sites
• Check out the resources your instructor has posted
• Look for practice exams or sample questions

Review Lecture Notes

Review your notes while lectures are fresh in your mind:

• Look for gaps or unclear concepts and information 
• Fill in the gaps by recalling from memory, using your textbook, or asking a classmate

Test Your Memory

Without looking at your lecture notes, try one of these:

• Do a practice question
• Draw a diagram
• Make a concept map 
• Write down what you just learned in class

Break Down a Big Research Project

Do one of these to get started:

• Review your project or assignment
• Choose a tentative topic
• Pick out key search terms
• Find 5 potential sources
• Skim an article and take notes if needed

Visit Your Instructor

Add your professor’s or TA’s office hours to your calendar so you know when they are available.

• Prepare questions about course materials or upcoming assignments