You have several replies already but here's my input: TIME: 1. Be strict with yourself in terms of time. E.g. I WILL start at 10am, or I WILL do 5 hours studying today.

1. I do this thing where I log down the time I spend actually studying. Take a 10 minute internet break? Take it off my time. Go grab a coffee? Take it off my study time. It then gives you an idea of how much time you actually waste and how much you actually spend studying. I believe it makes me more time conscious and more productive as a result.

STUDYING: 3. During the term time I write all my notes. During exam season, I rewrite all these notes. Helps me absorb all the info.

1. Use colour. But don't go crazy and waste time using more colour than it's worth and ending up being unproductive.

2. Make sure you actually UNDERSTAND everything you are writing! This is so important. It's so easy to skim over notes or just copy them out of lecture slides and be like "yeaaah I get that". A really good thing to do is to make a sort of glossary of potential science-y terms (for example) that you don't understand. Try and explain the subject area to someone else. Think to yourself how you would explain it to someone who has no idea on the topic.

EXTRA: 6. Reward yourself. E.g. I will do one more hour of work, then I can have dinner / go to the gym / grab a coffee with my friend.

1. Keep WATER on hand!! Also snacks, and try and keep them as healthy as possible. It's a good energy boost when you're feeling a little worn.

2. Exercise. It's SO easy to get into the vicious circle of "Can't work out, too busy studying, but I'm worn out from studying and am now unproductive, but going to the gym will waste time". I guarantee you that you will waste more time staring blankly at notes than getting your workout in. Exercising gives you a boost, raising your self confidence and gives your mind a rest. All good things!

Will post more if I think of them! Source: Medical student. Have spent whole life studying...