#121 Study Group

There are a variety of different methods that an individual might use to study for a particular exam, interview, or other similar purpose, but one of the most effective ways of studying a particular subject is to study with a study group. Study groups allow students or employees to work together with other individuals that are studying similar material so that each individual can help the other members of the group learn the specific material that the group is studying. In fact, there are a variety of different advantages to studying with a study group and each of these advantages may help an individual learn a particular topic.

First, study groups often help an individual stay motivated and focused on the topic that he or she needs to study even if that topic is difficult or uninteresting. This is because study groups allow the individual to interact and discuss the topic that he or she is studying with other people instead of just reading the material in a textbook. Most individuals, after an extended period of studying, will begin to lose interest in textbooks, novels, or even assignments that they find tedious or difficult. As a result, it can be extremely useful for an individual to have other people studying with him or her who can make sure that the individual stays focused on the task at hand.
Secondly, study groups are usually much less formal than an actual class or board meeting and most individuals usually feel more comfortable asking questions. This can be helpful as it allows the individual to find answers to questions that he or she has about the material without the individual worrying whether or not he or she is asking a foolish question.
Third, study groups allow an individual the opportunity to study the material in a variety of different ways including studying the material visually through reading the material and studying the material by hearing it out loud in a discussion.
Finally, study groups allow the individual to compare ideas and notes about topics that the individual understands, and more importantly, about topics that the individual may not understand. This is important because one individual may have noted something that another individual missed during a lecture or meeting, or an individual may understand a particular topic that another member of the group is having difficulty understanding.