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HEALTH FAMILY PROBLEMS RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION & CAREER Dear What’s the Problem I am a 24 year old student. My problem is that I seem to have a slow absorption rate when I study and also have poor analytical skills. Please help me out. Solomon Koomson, Ghana. Advice: Tricia Kreitman (Counsellor) You need to learn some simple study skills in order to take away the fear of studying and the stress of exams. To begin with, don’t write things down word-for-word. Concentrate on listening and understanding, and only write down key words and phrases. Go back to your notes afterwards and re-write them more fully. This will help to keep the information in your mind and make it easier to recall during exams, and it will also make you aware of areas you are unsure about, in which case, you can discuss these with your tutor. Don’t be afraid to admit you don’t understand something. Your tutors are there to help. The What's the Problem? website is providing general information only. It should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. The BBC is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of the What's the Problem? website. Always consult your own GP if you're in any way concerned about your health.		FURTHER INFORMATION   Study Tips *Divide your workload into manageable chunks *Schedule your time realistically *Get into the habit of actively studying each day *Choose a quiet, non-distracting place to study *Study for short focused blocks of time *Occasionally, study with a friend - quiz each other and compare notes    INTERNET LINKS Improve your study skills   Study strategies   The BBC is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites