We are all unique. We are all aware of this fact – and it is a wonderful thing.

But, this also means that you have to put some time and thought into finding out who you are as a student. What makes you tick? What works for you? What makes you feel content with your accomplishments?

What works for you, might vary from one course to another, or depend on your general status. The same goes for your study space. Perhaps you have the idea that all studying should be done by sitting by one’s computer, whereas you yourself read best in bed, on a park bench, or lounging in your favourite arm chair. Maybe the most brilliant phrases come to you during your training sessions, or, maybe the quiet area at the library is your favourite focus space.

Trust your knowledge about yourself – you will benefit from it in the long run. However, this means you have to be honest with yourself, about what actually works. Here are some questions you could ask yourself:

When, Where and How Do You Study Best?

Are you a morning person or an evening person?
Do you need peace and quiet, or do you need some background noise to be able to concentrate?
Do you prefer to study alone, or would you rather sit with others?
Remember that things might change – a few years ahead, the situation may be different.

What is the best learning method for you?

by reading?
by listening?
by discussing?
by testing and experimenting?
by using pictures and visualisations?

Take responsibility for planning your studies in a way that suits you!

Take a Test – Which is Your Learning Style?

Take a quick test to discover your learning style. The name of the test is VARK, an acronym for Visual, Aural, Red/Write, and Kinaesthetic. Is your learning enhanced by visual support, or by listening (auditive learning style)? Do you prefer to read/write, or, is using your body and working with your hands the best way for you to learn new things?

When you have completed the test and taken part of your results, you will get more tips relating to people with your dominating learning style. It might help you register, process and communicate information, for instance when you are sitting for an examination.

Take the test here:

The VARK Questionnaire