This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Duke chapter. What’s your ideal study guide? Group study session notes Organized by unit Color coordinated, of course All my printed class notes One someone else in class sent me Notes from a review session How far in advance did you start studying for your test? Once the teacher brought it up in class and I remembered Reading period, duh Not yet, there are Christmas parties I’ve known about it, but haven’t started yet It’s been highlighted in my planner since I got the syllabus I should probably do that… How many pens/pencils/highlighters do you have in your backpack now? The leftover ones I have from last year Tons, in assorted colors Enough One or two A bunch I’ve found on the ground, but none I’ve ever bought A bunch of the same ones What’s your must-have every study day in the library? Coffee All my chargers. It’s gonna be a long day. A break Snacks to keep me full and focused Hot tea Anything to motivate me What’s the first thing you’ll do once you are done with your tests? Throw out my notes Watch a movie Go out Anything outside the library Catch up on sleep Put away all my notes Snacks