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So much to do and so little To prepare for major studying, going to get their homework
time . Stud ents decided to crack students used techniques that completed. An incentive such as
down and focus when it came to helped them relax . extra free time encouraged
complet ing homework in order to "Before studying for tests, I students to complete their
get everything done. With usually chill in my hot tub and homework in advance to its due
stud ying locations varying from listen to country music. After- date. By doing this, students
hot tubs to white rooms, students wards, I like to study my notes were able to finish their home-
worked in the location that suited and eat s'more pop-tarts with work and perform activities of
them the best . Although at times. peanut butter." junior Leslie their own choice .
parents had an influence on how Mueller said . "The food gives me "My parents make me study
their child studied. brain power!" and do my homework before I
Chatting on the phone, instant Other students found multi- get to have any free time. and
messaging, watching television, tasking to be distracting and they always remind me to think
and eating may all have had preferred peace and quiet while about my future ," sophomore
something to do with homework . they completed homework . Ar1hu r Young said .
Students found time to complete "I like to sit Jn a quiet room all Other students' parents were
their homework in the course of by myself with only one light on not as concerned with their
these activities . and study," senior Tyler Barton children's studying patterns .
"Between instant messaging said . ·My parents don't have an
and watching CSI (Crime Scene "When I do my homework , I effect on my study habits be-
Investigations) on television, I am like to be in my room at my nicely cause they just trust me to get
easily able to complete my organized desk. The quiet music everything done." junior Leslie
homework." freshman Garin of Switchfoot and snacking on Mueller said .
Leehy said . "Multi-tasking does Butterlover's Popcorn always Ultimately, it did not matter
not affect my school work helps me focus ." sophomore where or when students studied .
because I am able to read my IM Jennifer Hems1reet said . What mattered was their study -
boxe s and type responses, listen Although students had ing habits and the patterns they
to the television, and look 1hrough different study habits, one followed in order to complete
my notes all at once: conam lnduded how they were their homework .

Freshman Holly Rye and early Stewart prepare for their
taped solo auditions by studying their choral music. The
girls ho to make the UNO Honor Choir . photo by Keri
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