Hello,
There are multitudes of times when I can't seem to find the right mix of strategies to study. Most professors at school suggest to read and read the material again and again. Try as anyone might, this idea does sound promising, but there are some who are not able to adapt to this learning style. In the end, those who don't get by with this method end up frustrated and disappointed. Eventually they may choose to quit school or lose their focus by engaging in activities that are not helpful at all. However numerous studies, if not actual experiences of persons studying have made developments into learning how people learn. And to make it more encouraging, the study actually found out that not all people are capable of learning new material using the same method.
So, check this survey and see what your learning style is: Learning Styles