Studying

I am feeling so lost and demoralized now with studies, and it is only the 3rd week of school T_T

I don't know, perhaps it is because i was from a polytechnic and my newly found friends are from JC. They were sharing with me that in JC ,it is a habit to be revising on a regular basis. And furthermore, lecturers are emphasizing the need to do so, in order to PASS (let alone excel). 

However, to be honest, this is not something i am used to. I am used to slacking all the way until last min to mug for exam. A method which was dis-adviced by EVERYONE. Hence i am really lost at how to "revise" :(

As a matter of fact, i do not even know where should i start from. 

Should i be reading the lecture notes after my lecturers went through them? Before they went through them? 

Should i skip the lecture notes and read the study guide instead? 

Is it a must to purchase the essential textbook or would the study guide be sufficient?

(Ps:// It was mentioned that examination would be tested beyond the notes and study guide. Like serious? O.o)

The fact that i can't seem to focus on revising and continuous procrastination actually made me feel much MORE lousy and inferior with myself. Super low esteem and high doubt of my abilities.

I fear even before the examination i would basically hate studying and lose all my motivation and drive!

Shuckz!

Can anyone share with me some of your effective studying habits?
Emogirl91