How to Develop Good Study Habits for College

Steps

Review the lesson plan prior to class.
Take quick notes in class.
Ask the professor after class/during questions you have about the lesson plan.
Study the lesson in periods, that way you remember better.
Study for at least a total of an hour everyday before the next class.

Tips

To take quick notes abbreviate everything, just make up your own abbreviations, you'll come up with what works best for you in no time.
You remember things better in short amounts of time - DON'T study for a full
hour; you will only forget half the things you read. Study for 15 minutes,
then take a 5 - 10 minute break to walk around, and study for another 15
minutes, etc.
Listening to calming classical music and chewing gum while you study are
helpful items that can help you remember things better.
Coffee or energy drinks could help.

Warnings

Stay away from distractions while you are studying like computers, TV,
non-soothing music (music with lyrics can distract you), etc.
Do not study if you're tired.
Do not cram; there is no point in trying to, because you will only remember
very little and it won't help your future career because you'll have rotten
recall.