Finding time to study isn't always as hard as it seems. We asked our students for their hints and tips on finding time to study.
Read their advice on fitting study into commuting time.
Study doesn't always have to be in large chunks, if you can just squeeze in an hour after work or read something on the train home it all adds up.Sarah, BA (Hons) Business Studies
Study doesn't always have to be in large chunks, if you can just squeeze in an hour after work or read something on the train home it all adds up.
I also use the journey to work in the bus to read.Graham, OU student
I also use the journey to work in the bus to read.
I studied a bachelors degree and at the time I used public transport. I used to read while in the Underground and trains, as well as my lunch time.Maria, OU student
I studied a bachelors degree and at the time I used public transport. I used to read while in the Underground and trains, as well as my lunch time.
I would quite often record myself reading my notes and played it back to myself in the car. Sometimes when you're working full time, you don't want to come home and do four hours of studying, so if you can do smaller chunks here and there it does add up.Chloe, BA (Hons) Business Studies
I would quite often record myself reading my notes and played it back to myself in the car. Sometimes when you're working full time, you don't want to come home and do four hours of studying, so if you can do smaller chunks here and there it does add up.
Use all your dead time; driving, walking, in the bath/shower, cooking dinner etc. - to listen to your audio materials or French/Spanish/German radio stations.Jane, BA (Hons) Modern Languages
Use all your dead time; driving, walking, in the bath/shower, cooking dinner etc. - to listen to your audio materials or French/Spanish/German radio stations.
Studying while commuting
Reviewing leisure activities
Managing chores
Dealing with family commitments
Getting up early to study
Studying during lunch breaks
Making time for you
Use our Time Planner to see the difference it could make if you studied during your commute.
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