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Carlos
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What are some studying tips?
I am currently enrolled in a community college and am going to transfer and know the work load will be heavier and need more tips to absorb the knowledge
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Geoff Abel
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This change sounds exciting!
Most schools have tutoring programs or offices right on campus. Make sure to check if your school has one. Sometimes, people hesitate to ask for help with studying or understanding a topic better. Remember, these places exist because everyone learns differently. The staff are there to support you as a learner and help you reach your goals. Use these resources to help you succeed.
I didn't start using my school's tutoring center until my junior year, but it really helped me learn how to retain knowledge for tests and understand different types of content, like essays in Spanish or historical documents.
Hopefully, you can use these resources early when you get to your new school and make them part of your routine.
Most schools have tutoring programs or offices right on campus. Make sure to check if your school has one. Sometimes, people hesitate to ask for help with studying or understanding a topic better. Remember, these places exist because everyone learns differently. The staff are there to support you as a learner and help you reach your goals. Use these resources to help you succeed.
I didn't start using my school's tutoring center until my junior year, but it really helped me learn how to retain knowledge for tests and understand different types of content, like essays in Spanish or historical documents.
Hopefully, you can use these resources early when you get to your new school and make them part of your routine.
Michael S.
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Otilia's advice is good. Congratulations on the decision to transfer. Additions:
(1) Look up the idea of 'growth mindset.' Be confident in your abilities, knowing you're just as capable as anyone in that class. Most anything is learnable -- so there's a path to getting there even if it's not immediately clear
(2) Practice active reading / note-taking. I learned something called 'The Cornell Method,' reading textbooks. But other methods exist. It's a skill to practice in understanding the main points, trying to understand how points support it, etc. Another method: ask the instructor for sample tests or old exams / practice questions. Really understand why you got something wrong and go back to the materials until you understand it so you can answer a similar question if asked
(3) Ask for help. Study groups, peer tutors, professor office hours, etc. No one does this alone and people are very happy to see you succeed, especially your peers and instructors. That's a big part of their job!
(1) Look up the idea of 'growth mindset.' Be confident in your abilities, knowing you're just as capable as anyone in that class. Most anything is learnable -- so there's a path to getting there even if it's not immediately clear
(2) Practice active reading / note-taking. I learned something called 'The Cornell Method,' reading textbooks. But other methods exist. It's a skill to practice in understanding the main points, trying to understand how points support it, etc. Another method: ask the instructor for sample tests or old exams / practice questions. Really understand why you got something wrong and go back to the materials until you understand it so you can answer a similar question if asked
(3) Ask for help. Study groups, peer tutors, professor office hours, etc. No one does this alone and people are very happy to see you succeed, especially your peers and instructors. That's a big part of their job!
Otilia Biriuc
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Make a study plan and take it seriously: plan a maximum of hours you can hold each day, for example start with 1/2 hour per day with regular short breaks and then increase the number of hours if needed. Check which learning style is more efficient for you. You may try this quiz: https://www.learningstylequiz.com/
Those 2 hours you need to minimize distractions. Turn off your phone. Find a quiet place to study. When reading information from books, take notes by writing on paper (not on your laptop or phone) and using your own words. Later review this information directly from your notebook. Read important keywords and concepts aloud - this helps to better memorize. Look for alternative resources on difficult topics: videos, online courses, graphical representations, summaries, play learning games, find online study groups and forums on certain topics, print visual/ graphical representations, tables, matrixes, diagrams, pictures and stick them on the wall, fridge, doors. Check them out from time to time.
Connect new information to things you already know (real-life examples; take practice tests). Avoid multitasking. Reward yourself for achieved goals. Also pay attention to your nutrition (eat fatty fish, blueberries, seeds, nuts, various fruits and vegetables, dark chocolate, drink green tea or coffee in the morning) and sleep well. Healthy way of living helps increase your memory. Don't exaggerate and take care of yourself!
Those 2 hours you need to minimize distractions. Turn off your phone. Find a quiet place to study. When reading information from books, take notes by writing on paper (not on your laptop or phone) and using your own words. Later review this information directly from your notebook. Read important keywords and concepts aloud - this helps to better memorize. Look for alternative resources on difficult topics: videos, online courses, graphical representations, summaries, play learning games, find online study groups and forums on certain topics, print visual/ graphical representations, tables, matrixes, diagrams, pictures and stick them on the wall, fridge, doors. Check them out from time to time.
Connect new information to things you already know (real-life examples; take practice tests). Avoid multitasking. Reward yourself for achieved goals. Also pay attention to your nutrition (eat fatty fish, blueberries, seeds, nuts, various fruits and vegetables, dark chocolate, drink green tea or coffee in the morning) and sleep well. Healthy way of living helps increase your memory. Don't exaggerate and take care of yourself!