How do you tell your co-worker you don't won't to be in their study group?

P_RN, ADN, RN · Jun 17, 2006

"I'm sorry, but study groups and I just don't go well together. I appreciate the offer though."

(big smile) "good luck"

LauraF, RN, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN · Jun 17, 2006

Honestly is the best policy. Let her know that you appreciate the invite, but you really study and get more out of it, when you do it alone. I am the same way. I can be caught talking problems out to myself, but it helps me. And the whole thing is to do what you need to do to get through the class. Good luck and Anatomy

EricJRN, MSN, RN · Jun 17, 2006

"I'm sorry, but study groups and I just don't go well together. I appreciate the offer though."
(big smile) "good luck"

:yeahthat:

soundasleep · Jun 17, 2006

if you think they may think ill of youand u dont want to burn bridges then just say not this time but maybe sometime in the future.

danaheil · Jun 17, 2006

I usually have problems absorbing material when studying in a group as well. I had a rather long collegiate journey and have had opportuniies for many study groups. I have never had social issues arise from saying "I really study better by myself, but thanks for inviting me." If your co-workers are friends of yours as well you might also add "maybe we can get together and so something fun some ohter time though."

However, my last 2 years of college I found a study group consisting of 3 people. myself, one female student and one male student. The other female in the group decided the study group wasn't for her. Male student and myself were great study partners, neither of us ever earned less than a B. Now we're married.

Jo Dirt · Jun 17, 2006

Okay. I'm taking anatomy this summer. My co-worker suggested we start a study group. I tried it and it was terrible. All we did was ate pizza and talked. I never liked study gorups; I prefer to get into my nice quiet corner and do my own thing. Now after this I know I can't study with a group. What do I say??

I had this issue come up as well. I'm typically a loner and do better by myself. Some co-workers learned I was going through Excelsior and decided they wanted to do it, too. They said they couldn't do it alone, though, they did much better in a group. Myself, I can't think of anything more distracting than being in a group and I told them this. To not hurt anyone's feelings, I told them being in a group was a lot of fun but I focused better by myself. They didn't press the issue and we remained friends.

ms mimi · Jun 17, 2006

i can't stand study groups either. the only way i will go to one is if i feel like being social, because that is all they do is talk about everything other than what we are studying. just say that you dont study best under those circumstances, you know what is right for you. anyway it is your grade not theirs.

allnurses Guide · Jun 17, 2006

I'm with you; I was never into the idea of study groups. They seemed horribly counterproductive to me to; I knew that all I would want to do is sit around and talk! So I NEVER did the study group thing; always studied on my own.

RNursingStudent · Jun 17, 2006

Now you have me wondering if I should cancel my study session with a classmate tomorrow! I didn't want to do it, but she really needs to study (she has failed everything she has taken this semester.) If she doesn't pass from here on out, I fear that she will not pass the class (which is Anatomy and Physiology I). I have been doing great studying, but I have my husband as a study partner. I'm not sure I can study with someone, whom I am having to help. I think that motorcycle mama had a good way of putting it though. I will try it this time, but next time I may just be too busy.

good luck with whatever you decide to do! and good luck in school!!

Rebecca

smk1, LPN · Jun 17, 2006

Just let them know that you find that you study better on your own, but thank them for the offer and let them know that you aren't opposed to it in the future if need be.

ragingmomster, BSN, MSN, RN · Jun 18, 2006

I didn't want to do it, but she really needs to study (she has failed everything she has taken this semester.) If she doesn't pass from here on out, I fear that she will not pass the class (which is Anatomy and Physiology I). Rebecca

If she is going to flunk out, better in A&P I than senior year. It sounds like you will feel bad if she doesn't pass and you didn't help her. Everyone must forge their own way.

That being said, I found that helping someone to learn is always a good study tool for me, it helps me find the parts I need to review more and makes sure I completely understand a topic so I can explain it from several positions so the student can learn.