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Top tips for studying while commuting

Finding time to study isn&/courses/do-it/finding-time/commuting/39;t always as hard as it seems. We asked our students for their hints and tips on finding time to study.

Read their advice on fitting study into commuting time.

Read on public transport

Study doesn't always have to be in large chunks, if you can just squeeze in an hour after work or read something on the train home it all adds up.

Sarah, BA (Hons) Business Studies

I also use the journey to work in the bus to read.

Graham, OU student

I studied a bachelors degree and at the time I used public transport. I used to read while in the Underground and trains, as well as my lunch time.

Maria, OU student

Listen to audio materials in the car

I would quite often record myself reading my notes and played it back to myself in the car. Sometimes when you're working full time, you don't want to come home and do four hours of studying, so if you can do smaller chunks here and there it does add up.

Chloe, BA (Hons) Business Studies

Use all your dead time; driving, walking, in the bath/shower, cooking dinner etc. - to listen to your audio materials or French/Spanish/German radio stations.

Jane, BA (Hons) Modern Languages

More tips

Studying while commuting

Reviewing leisure activities

Managing chores

Dealing with family commitments

Getting up early to study

Studying during lunch breaks

Making time for you

Have you tried our Time Planner?

Use our Time Planner to see the difference it could make if you studied during your commute.

Plan your time