Quiz: what’s your study personality?

Ever left a studying session with friends feeling like you would’ve been more productive if you’d studied alone? Maybe you’ve tried to follow a friend’s study plan, only to get frustrated and revert to doing it your own way.  

We all have different personalities, so it’s no surprise that we all have different study personalities too. Understanding your preferred type of learning style will set you up for success during exams and for life after Year 12.  

Whether you’re preparing for exams, or working on improving the way you tackle assignments, identifying your study personality will lead to more efficient and effective study sessions.   

Is solo study your style, or is group work more your thing? Do pop quizzes work for you, or are you more of a flash-card person? 

Zoe Tilley, a Bachelor of Arts graduate from Deakin University, says that when it comes to studying, try to avoid comparing yourself to others. ‘It’s easy to get caught up wondering if you’re studying for as many hours as your friends or comparing how many practice tests you completed.’ 

But she emphasises we’re all different and should each play to our study strengths. ‘Someone who studied for six hours straight may have absorbed the same amount of information as someone else who studied the content in two hours. 

‘You will be successful in your exams if you study as effectively as you can.’ 

Year 12 is full of its own stressors, and no matter what your study personality is, you need to prioritise your health and wellbeing. ‘Listen to your body; when you need a rest, take a break,’ Zoe says. 

So, what’s your study personality and is it the same as your mates’?  

Take our quiz and find out how you study best.