Have you ever noticed how difficult it can be to remember something in class especially for a test? Many students have difficulty identifying why they have trouble remembering. A large part of the problem may very well be the type of techniques they use to study. To be able to find the best way to study, a student must become aware of the way information is stored. The purpose of this document is to help students study better and identify ways in which they can achieve this goal. The article will describe how information is transformed into a memory, how study habits can affect it using my example, and will present three recommendations given by psychologists for effective studying. These are effective note taking, keyword technique, practice and rehearse technique and how they helped me become a better student. What is memory? Before we talk about how to improve it, we need to define what memory is and talk about the basics of how information is stored in memory. According to Feldman, memory is defined as “the process by which we encode, store and retrieve information (Feldman, 2009)”. The text also provides an analogy of memory as a computer, which first enters information via a keyboard, then stores it on the hard drive (our brain), and then retrieves the information later for display (Feldman, 2009, p . 209). ). This analogy is quite an oversimplification; it takes a long time to convert information for permanent storage in our memory because we have three types of memory, called sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory (Feldman, 2009). Every sight, sound, and smell presented to us is initially stored in sensory memory (Feldman, 2009). These initial curiosities with no answers… halfway through the paper… for the exams, and my ability to feel comfortable and confident during the exam. In conclusion, by using these methods, students may be able to achieve better results in their studies. Keywords and mnemonics for the foreign language, note-taking techniques for better preparation of study material, and overlearning for long-term memory engagement. If we can achieve this as early (high school) students, we will be better prepared for our higher learning endeavors. Works Cited Feldman, R. (2009). Essential elements for understanding psychology. Boston: McGraw-Hill. Mnemonic-memory techniques. (2009). Retrieved 7 30, 2011 from Bucks County Community College: www.bucks.edu/~specpop/mnemonics.htmUse colors to improve memory retention. (2009). Retrieved from Get Better Grades: http://www.get-better-grades.com/use-colors-to-improve-memory-retention-comprehension.html