Well, the distraction is a problem...but there are a few things you can do to make it easier to study. For starters, when you study, try turning off your AIM, MSN and other chatting devices. Also TURN OFF FACEBOOK. These social networking tools are the bane of good study habits. I tend to play classical music or something calm while I study. This helps me relieve some of the boredom and allows me to be more focused. I find that I study better before 10 pm. After 10, it's very hard for my mind to concentrate on one thing for any period of time.
Setting goals really helps me stay focused while studying. Maybe I say I'll finish this chapter and then take a 30 min TV break. That way,I force myself to finish my studying first. It's hard, but it helps. One of the better ways to study is with friends. If you all have the same thing, then you can quiz/help each other on the material. But it's important that a STUDY session doesn't turn into a social affair.
Studying for everyone is different! Hope these tips help...