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xiomahra
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What is your best study habit?
I am enrolled in my third attempt at biology 101. What are your tips for studying? #Spring25
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CHUNTING DONG
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Hi Xiomahra, When I was in lectures, I would jot down key ideas, definitions, and examples. To take notes faster, I used abbreviations and symbols. After class, I'd go over my notes, fill in any gaps, and highlight important parts. You might also try using different colors or making mind maps to make your notes look nicer and easier to follow.
Jennifer Lu
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My answers will be a bit unconventional, but they are what helped the most for me.
1) I'm a competitive person, and so were 2 of my best friends in college. Luckily, we three had the same major and classes in our first 2 years. We found that having "Homework Races" kept us pushing ourselves and having fun. We'd set a time, usually around dinner time, go to the ASME office we all had access to, and race each other on homework. 1 point per question, the person with the lowest points had to pay for dinner. We each had our strengths, so it was financially a wash in the end. I did get much, much faster at doing my homework, and even when I couldn't answer a question quickly, one of my two friends would explain it to me.
2) Starting my sophomore year, I joined a few other student organizations: ASME, AIAA, NSPE, ThetaTau, ESC (Engineering Student Council), and IEEE. You, xiomahra, should be able to find a biology-based student org. The other students will be experts in the subject area, and many previous member may have donated their class notes, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests they may have kept from the class. If it's your third time, you may still have leftover class material. Asking other students for help, tips, tricks, and accountability can keep you on track.
3) Go to office hours. This may be a simple idea, but almost no one ever takes them up on it. The teacher, professor, TAs, and tutors are getting paid to be there and want to help out. When I became a TA and tutor, I was surprised that almost no one showed up. When they did, I was happy to walk them step-by-step through their issues. The one time I had to miss a final and went to the professor's office to do a make-up test, they were super receptive to my asking questions on clearing things up to do better. The teachers want you to do well, let them help.
1) I'm a competitive person, and so were 2 of my best friends in college. Luckily, we three had the same major and classes in our first 2 years. We found that having "Homework Races" kept us pushing ourselves and having fun. We'd set a time, usually around dinner time, go to the ASME office we all had access to, and race each other on homework. 1 point per question, the person with the lowest points had to pay for dinner. We each had our strengths, so it was financially a wash in the end. I did get much, much faster at doing my homework, and even when I couldn't answer a question quickly, one of my two friends would explain it to me.
2) Starting my sophomore year, I joined a few other student organizations: ASME, AIAA, NSPE, ThetaTau, ESC (Engineering Student Council), and IEEE. You, xiomahra, should be able to find a biology-based student org. The other students will be experts in the subject area, and many previous member may have donated their class notes, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests they may have kept from the class. If it's your third time, you may still have leftover class material. Asking other students for help, tips, tricks, and accountability can keep you on track.
3) Go to office hours. This may be a simple idea, but almost no one ever takes them up on it. The teacher, professor, TAs, and tutors are getting paid to be there and want to help out. When I became a TA and tutor, I was surprised that almost no one showed up. When they did, I was happy to walk them step-by-step through their issues. The one time I had to miss a final and went to the professor's office to do a make-up test, they were super receptive to my asking questions on clearing things up to do better. The teachers want you to do well, let them help.
Ishaan Singh Chawla
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Get into the habit of making notes with a pen and paper. This really helps in understanding the concepts, keeping it in memory and can be used during exam preparation. Make small points wherever possible rather than writing paragraphs.
With this technical age, we have lost the power of writing and that affects our memory and we loose the concepts quickly.
With this technical age, we have lost the power of writing and that affects our memory and we loose the concepts quickly.
Anthony Lim
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Hi! One of my best study habits is attacking assignments little by little over time. this can mean doing several subject for 30 minutes each. This can be a really big help in longer projects and essays.
Jaclyn Gehringer
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Hello!
When I was a student, I found the best way to study or complete homework was to make sure all my devices were in do-not-disturb mode. I would also find a music playlist that was very calm but not too calm that it would make me sleepy. I, too, had a class that I had to retake a few times, and I found having a tutor or joining a study group helped immensely. It made me feel less alone in my struggle with the subject, knowing that there were people there to help me, or finding other people with similar struggles.
When I was a student, I found the best way to study or complete homework was to make sure all my devices were in do-not-disturb mode. I would also find a music playlist that was very calm but not too calm that it would make me sleepy. I, too, had a class that I had to retake a few times, and I found having a tutor or joining a study group helped immensely. It made me feel less alone in my struggle with the subject, knowing that there were people there to help me, or finding other people with similar struggles.