You need to choose a spot that is free from outside distractions. In front of the TV or next to the phone is NOT a good study spot. You can either choose a place in your home, or a certain spot in the library, but whatever spot you choose, make sure that it is quiet and that you are unlikely to be interrupted. By choosing one specific spot, you will gradually learn to associate this location with studying, and studying only. It is also a good idea to mimic your test taking conditions when you study.
Most students take their exams sitting upright in a desk, in a well-lit, quiet room.
Therefore, your study spot should involve an upright desk, in a well-lit, quiet room. Research on state-dependent learning has shown that recall is best when you are asked to recall the information in a similar environment to the one in which your first learned the information. A Mnemonic is a memory aid, a method for storing memories so that they can be recalled more easily. There are a variety of mnemonic strategies but each has the same goal to help you improve your memory. One the easiest mnemonic device is to try to associate a vivid mental picture with the concept you re trying to memorize.