Your study space can affect your performance so roll up your sleeves and prepare to redesign and re-define your "work" space. Your job is to create a study area that reflects you and makes you feel comfortable and productive.

• Make the best use of your space possible. Organize your supplies neatly in trays and holders. There's nothing more frustrating than having to track your pen down under tons of paper and junk.

• File things away (old essays, tests, etc.) in a drawer. Label it.

• Use trays, containers, etc. that suit your taste (get a mouse pad with something cool on it!)

• Hang pictures of your favorite things. Hang up a calendar that makes you smile by looking at its pictures or inspires you with its quotes.

• Keep a wastebasket nearby. Use it.

• Make sure you have proper lighting.

• Keep a clock close by. Give yourself a break when you need it.