The reward might be a phone call to a friend back home, a snack or 30 minutes of television. Cramming for tests isn't only an indication of poor planning, it's also a highly ineffective way to prepare for a test. Not only will you score poorly on the test you haven't prepared for, but you won't remember most of that information when you take your final exam. Avoid the dorm. Professors overwhelmingly encourage students to study outside of their dorm rooms, and students often agree.
Dorms offer constant distractions to studying, such as televisions, phones and friends.
Getting out of the dorm makes it easier to concentrate and prevents study interruptions. Show some respect. Attend classes regularly and on time, and show some respect for the courses you're taking. Treat all your courses with respect, regardless of how far removed you may think a subject is from your specific area of interest. No truly educated persons dismiss knowledge outside of their fields.