Guest snap2005 Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Hey Y'all Just - out of curiosity - thought I would start a list of neat (or weird) study habits, rituals, aids, etc - whatever you do to help you study (absolutely anything...) - Do you find green tea or caffeine essential? Do you have to wear the same underwear all through finals and then burn them in a ritualistic fire at the end? do you meditate for hours?............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jochi1543 Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Nothing specific, really. I have finally managed to get a habit of studying continuously during the semester, so finals don`t terrify me as much as they used to. The only thing I do when the schedule gets tight is probably take my assignments/readings with me whenever I`m travelling somewhere on a bus or train, or when I go to the gym. I think nothing improves your performance more than eating well, getting enough sleep, and working out regularly. I`m pretty proud of the fact that I`ve never stayed up all night in college. The latest I remember was before an exam in International Trade - until 2 AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest endingsoon Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 all nighters baby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TimmyMax Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Hey, Drink while studying- you gain knowledge and get drunk in the process- pretty seamless if you ask me! I'm joking. Or am I? Best of luck! Timmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest studentz Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'm going to have to figure out a new way of doing things before meds. I'm one of those people who highlights (yes, I have a colour system) and writes things out, and while it worked in undergrad, I think there will be too much info in med school to continue doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TimmyMax Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Hey, I disagree- highlighting is good, especially when you have a ton of colours and know what each of them means! I say to go with what worked for you first year and then adjust from there- some profs will suck and some will be good (at UWO at least), so go with the strategies that helped you see the light- it may take some time (it did for me!), but you'll catch on! Best of luck! Timmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richmond604 Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 i say just don't drink and derive and the same time! its illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheShrink Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I read EVERY chapter over again, especially if its for a social science course which tend to have a lot of those. So what did the text mean to imply when it said this? As far as science courses go I think its the best to just understand and go through all your labs and assignments over and over again. Oh and always buy the study guide for phys chem, inorganic etc. But not for organic b/c its a waste of cash. I also don't find studying in groups very helpful; unless you are all on the same page then it helps you clarify. Or else you are left with a science similar to this. Brent: So what did you guys think of Ch.5,6,7 and 8? I think i'm starting to get this all. Sue: I didn't read any of those.......:S Awkward silence... So what about that Sens game last night? ( Ha, you can dream right? ) Anyways I think I went a bit off topic as I characteristically always do but hopefully you get my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shy Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 My one study tip is that I study throughout the semester. I always count up how many sections (ie. in Anatomy one section might be the digestive system) in total I have from all my courses. I know that I need 3 hours (one evening or 1/2 day) to make summary notes per section of a course, so I start making study notes with enough days left in the semester to finish them all before exam time. This is usually about 40 days. By the time exams come along, studying is a breeze because I have made a great set of notes to study from and I am reviewing for the second time (and answer any questions I had after the first time through). This way it is very manageable and you don't feel like you are studying that much. In terms of weird habits...I am obssesed with having sharp pencils to write with, I have an electric pencil sharpener that doesn't stop going all exam period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest petiD Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I practically write the whole textbook/study note package out twice. Works, but takes far too long. As far as rituals go... I guess not doing the dishes or my laundry for the whole exam period could be seen as a ritual, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhiteTiger Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 shy...don't like mechanical pencils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Malikar Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Doughtnuts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest studentz Posted April 29, 2005 Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 used to be gummy worms for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MacStudent Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I keep a study log. I try to reach a goal I set every morning (# of hours of active studying per day). Noticed some interesting trends/patterns.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 0nsp Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I'm all for the cramming. I stay up all night, and bust my ass. Of course, I promptly forget it all after the exam, so i will need a new method for med school. As for tradition, I'm surprised no one has mentioned the "playoff beard". No shaving from start till finish (a decent 3 weeks of growth). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noncestvrai Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I do the beard thing too, and now cram only for a couple of days, I try to get a good nite of sleep, since I recall not sleeping and missing a few anatomy questions...My theory exam and lab practical were like 5 hrs apart. I learned my lesson. Habits are hard to break as well... noncestvrai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nby Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 big supporter of the playoff beard, but this year my last exam was the 29th and all that growth made me look like those pictures of the dudes coming off the boats in the early 19th century, you know, the ones that haven't bathed in a month. I had to cut it off prematurely. I've never done so poorly on a final... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richmond604 Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 i keep myself clean ....before writting finals:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest purplefairy13 Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 Tim Hortons Coffee...and highlighters....lots of highlighters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny20 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 coffee coffee and more coffee. It helps me concentrate on the subject I'm studying for some reason. Also, I try to study at the university as much as I can. I'll go up to the 6th floor in the library, lay in one of those comfy leather recliners, and study beside a big window that overlooks campus. When I pull the books out at home, TV and the computer distract me too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wab8611 Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 well right now i don't really study, since im in high school. but when i go to university i plan (key word "plan") on reviewing my notes and reading a head every day or week.. i was told by the time the exam comes around there would be know need to cram..:rollin wab8611 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ttryit Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 I swear by the exam beard. You must shave on the last day of classes, and let the beard grow until the morning after your last exam. If you shave it, you're finished. tt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iamanurse Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Since the sense of smell is believed to trigger memory... I always studied with a stick of juicey fruit gum in my mouth. During the exam I would chew it as well. I made sure that these were the only times I chewed the obscenely sweet stuff... and graduated from the nursing program with straight A's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PanjabiMD Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Since the sense of smell is believed to trigger memory... I always studied with a stick of juicey fruit gum in my mouth. During the exam I would chew it as well. I made sure that these were the only times I chewed the obscenely sweet stuff... and graduated from the nursing program with straight A's. Although I think your straight A's came from hard work rather than chewing gum, I still believe that this is a great idea. It is very original, and maybe I will try it sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iamanurse Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 LOL... yeah there was in fact some hard work required too. . Repitition by writing out and condensing notes seemed to help me. But I still SWEAR by Juicey Fruit. and continue to use it for this particular purpose (only) to this day. It has served me well! LO L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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