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Melissa
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What are some good study habits or study methods that you would recommend to a first-time university student? #Spring26
I'm potentially transferring to a STEM university and my major would be business analytics. Some study methods I currently use are flashcards and rewriting notes.
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Renu Sharma
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I would highly recommend building a strong network of peers and friends early on — people you can study with, learn from, and rely on throughout your program. Having a good support system makes a huge difference academically and personally.
I’d also encourage developing strong discipline and consistent routines early. University gives you a lot of independence, and building good study habits, time management skills, and a regular schedule will help set you up for long-term success.
I’d also encourage developing strong discipline and consistent routines early. University gives you a lot of independence, and building good study habits, time management skills, and a regular schedule will help set you up for long-term success.
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Hi Melissa - flashcards and rewriting notes are a great way to get repetition and memorize content.
One of the most powerful methods of truly learning and understanding the content is to teach someone else! Whether it is part of a study group, or tutoring someone more junior than you, it really helps you shape your thoughts. You will find yourself digging further into the content so you understand it backwards and forwards.
Additionally, I highly encourage you to practice explaining what you have learned to someone that is not in the same field (friends, family). People in technical careers that learn how to communicate these concepts to non-technical people are the most sought after by business leaders. This is a very powerful skill that can be learned with practice and is very rewarding.
One of the most powerful methods of truly learning and understanding the content is to teach someone else! Whether it is part of a study group, or tutoring someone more junior than you, it really helps you shape your thoughts. You will find yourself digging further into the content so you understand it backwards and forwards.
Additionally, I highly encourage you to practice explaining what you have learned to someone that is not in the same field (friends, family). People in technical careers that learn how to communicate these concepts to non-technical people are the most sought after by business leaders. This is a very powerful skill that can be learned with practice and is very rewarding.
Shaina S
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hey! so flashcards and rewriting notes are solid for memorization stuff, but business analytics is gonna be way more about actually doing things than memorizing, so you'll wanna switch it up.
here's what worked for me with quant-heavy classes:
1. practice problems are everything... don't just read examples, actually work through them yourself. for stats/analytics you need to do the problems multiple times until the process clicks
2. teach it back... try explaining concepts out loud like you're teaching someone. if you can't explain it simply, you don't really get it yet
3. study groups... especially for analytics where everyone gets stuck on different things. you explain one concept, someone else explains another
4. don't just rewrite notes, reorganize them... make summary sheets, draw out processes/frameworks, create your own examples
5. for coding/software stuff (excel, sql, python, tableau whatever):
- actually build stuff don't just follow tutorials
- redo assignments from scratch without looking at your old code
- work on side projects even if they're dumb
6. active recall > passive review.. test yourself constantly instead of just re-reading. close the book and see what you actually remember
7. pomodoro technique - 25 min focused work, 5 min break. helps with the dense technical stuff
also honestly go to office hours even when you're not stuck.. professors appreciate it and you learn faster
what specific classes are you most worried about?
here's what worked for me with quant-heavy classes:
1. practice problems are everything... don't just read examples, actually work through them yourself. for stats/analytics you need to do the problems multiple times until the process clicks
2. teach it back... try explaining concepts out loud like you're teaching someone. if you can't explain it simply, you don't really get it yet
3. study groups... especially for analytics where everyone gets stuck on different things. you explain one concept, someone else explains another
4. don't just rewrite notes, reorganize them... make summary sheets, draw out processes/frameworks, create your own examples
5. for coding/software stuff (excel, sql, python, tableau whatever):
- actually build stuff don't just follow tutorials
- redo assignments from scratch without looking at your old code
- work on side projects even if they're dumb
6. active recall > passive review.. test yourself constantly instead of just re-reading. close the book and see what you actually remember
7. pomodoro technique - 25 min focused work, 5 min break. helps with the dense technical stuff
also honestly go to office hours even when you're not stuck.. professors appreciate it and you learn faster
what specific classes are you most worried about?