As the first high school midterms for freshmen round the corner next week, preparation has begun. With all the different ways to study and review material, students were asked what methods suit them best.

Freshman Julia Querey has decided to study “a little at a time instead of cramming.” She uses Quizlet as her main study tool. “I like to use my own Quizlets,” she said. “As I’m making the Quizlet it also gives me a time to review. You don’t get that time from using someone else’s.”

With the holidays just around the corner, an obstacle has been placed in Querey’s path. “The Christmas buzz has been distracting,” she said. The “excitement of Christmas” has been an roadblock for her. Despite distractions, Querey finds motivation in “seeing friends around studying.”

Olivia Staats, a freshman, has also begun to prepare for her Biology and World Civilization midterms. Staats likes to “go over study guides and make flashcards” because it helps her “better understand the material.” Staats has also been slightly distracted recently. “Sports, homework, and other tests can sometimes get in the way of studying,” she said.