What study skills do you used?

[davisito182]

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I always had been a very bad student and I am having a very hard time in college, I think everyday I should drop out. But, then I think of the consequences.

What study skills do you used? Do you record the lectures? do u take a lot of notes? what do you do in order to succeed in college? please share.

Thanks.

 

[class09]

I've searched on here but can't seem to find the answer...

Is there any place to read what some common dental school secondaries are like? Also, for anyone who has received a secondary, do they ask if you have any pending charges (I know some med schools do)?

I know they ask about misdemeanors (non-traffic related). I've also heard that some don't clarify between traffic related and non-traffic related. Thanks!

 

[La fea]

I always had been a very bad student and I am having a very hard time in college, I think everyday I should drop out. But, then I think of the consequences.

What study skills do you used? Do you record the lectures? do u take a lot of notes? what do you do in order to succeed in college? please share.

Thanks.

Review, review, review.
Show up to class/lab
pay attention most of the time

 

[hellonurse]

I always had been a very bad student and I am having a very hard time in college, I think everyday I should drop out. But, then I think of the consequences.

What study skills do you used? Do you record the lectures? do u take a lot of notes? what do you do in order to succeed in college? please share.

Thanks.

A lot of people will tell you different things, so you should try everything until you are successful. I read all the material very thoroughly. I barely depend on my professor because I am really good at teaching myself. This has worked for me..but it does not work for everyone and every school.

 

[uclaDDS101]

A lot of people will tell you different things, so you should try everything until you are successful. I read all the material very thoroughly. I barely depend on my professor because I am really good at teaching myself. This has worked for me..but it does not work for everyone and every school.

I think I am maybe the opposite. I pay attention fully in a class (with a few exceptions) so I don't have to review the material as intensely on my own later (I hate studying on my own, and I hate reading textbooks). I am more of an audio learner, so I can learn things as my professor says it (so i don't take notes too much but instead just pay attention). Then, after class i try to teach the material to my friends when theyre studying. This helps me because it forces me to know my facts so i dont sound dumb, and I also get to hear myself repeat the material (audio learner again). This strategy has been very effective for me because it maximizes in class time and cuts out a lot of outside study time (except before major exams).

 

[scottyhoop]

I bought a livescribe smart pen and have been goofing around with it. Google it and check it out...I think it's going to come in pretty handy as a study aid in dental school. I don't think it's my ticket to a 4.0 in every class, but I do think it's going to be useful. I had a bit of a commute to school, so anything I had to memorize I would record on a cd and listen to it during the commute back and forth from school. I've also been a big fan of flash cards. But as others have mentioned, do what works for you. Might have to experiment a little, but you'll find your style. Good luck!!

Scotty

 

[DrDDSman]

By looking back at the few posts you've made, OP seems like he/she is a little anal about school. At this rate, you wont even make it to dental school...you'll burn out before you graduate. Relax a little and enjoy your self in college. Try to study the material by looking over old exams and familiarize yourself with the types of questions and material that will be asked. Learning all the minutia in an anatomy or biochem textbook is almost impossible, focus on the concepts and learn them inside out.

And as La Fea said, pay attention in class..its prob the most important thing you can do to retain information.

 

[hellonurse]

I think I am maybe the opposite. I pay attention fully in a class (with a few exceptions) so I don't have to review the material as intensely on my own later (I hate studying on my own, and I hate reading textbooks). I am more of an audio learner, so I can learn things as my professor says it (so i don't take notes too much but instead just pay attention). Then, after class i try to teach the material to my friends when theyre studying. This helps me because it forces me to know my facts so i dont sound dumb, and I also get to hear myself repeat the material (audio learner again). This strategy has been very effective for me because it maximizes in class time and cuts out a lot of outside study time (except before major exams).

Yeah those characteristics will save you a lot of time. 🙂 Probably better to be like you than me. But, I just don't get the whole story when I'm listening to someone else. As the professor is speaking, I am constantly asking myself..Why?? ...so it helps me to have thorough explanation instead of accepting what they tell me. Better grades=listening to your professor and identifying what will be on the exam. In reality, that's all it is.

 

[hellonurse]

I always had been a very bad student and I am having a very hard time in college, I think everyday I should drop out. But, then I think of the consequences.

What study skills do you used? Do you record the lectures? do u take a lot of notes? what do you do in order to succeed in college? please share.

Thanks.

That's really sad how you said it. I really hope that you improve and feel better about yourself. If it makes you feel better, I had really crappy grades in HS and now I almost have 4.0. You can change if you really want to. There are a lot of students on here that go from low 3.0's the first few semesters and then have 3.7+ the last few semesters. That can be you! 😀

 

[Contach]

Make friends in your classes who are hard working and/or smart. It's all about atmosphere and your community...

Hang out with them and learn from them.

 

[Frederico Albin]

Another thing, take note of what your teacher is like. How does he teach you, what kind of questions he puts on the tests and how much time he spends teaching you guys about a particular subject are somethings that can help you. Try to understand your teacher, I started doing this last year and it has helped me a lot. After the first few days (definitely after the first test) you should be pretty familiar with the teaching/testing style/pattern your teacher has.

Hope it helps gl 🙂

 

[bucknut2009]

Flashcards, Flashcards, Flashcards...this method worked for me, I just wish I would have realized how much I could excel with this method my freshman year. I have an Iphone and I downloaded the iflipr app. (www.iflipr.com to learn more). It is a flashcard system for iPhone or Itouch. You make your cards online at the website and they automatically download on to your device and are available at any time, even without an internet connection. It utilizes the Leitner system (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashcard) for flashcard memorization, which has been foolproof for me. You can paste images (used this for Anatomy), use sound, as well as regular text. If you make a "deck" you can share them with other iflipr users, which allows you to check out decks other people have created and are currently sharing. If you would like to check out some of mine and see how I used them go to their website-->click "decks" at top-->click "search on the side"-->type in "anatomy 200"--> the first 17 or so results are the decks I created for my Anatomy class-many of which include cadaver pics and graphic representations.

**I have no affiliation with this website, just showing you my experience.

Besides this application, flashcards in general really helped me out through school. I have piles and piles of flashcards from my classes.

 

[vlct0ria]

Flashcards, Flashcards, Flashcards...this method worked for me, I just wish I would have realized how much I could excel with this method my freshman year. I have an Iphone and I downloaded the iflipr app. (www.iflipr.com to learn more). It is a flashcard system for iPhone or Itouch. You make your cards online at the website and they automatically download on to your device and are available at any time, even without an internet connection. It utilizes the Leitner system (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashcard) for flashcard memorization, which has been foolproof for me. You can paste images (used this for Anatomy), use sound, as well as regular text. If you make a "deck" you can share them with other iflipr users, which allows you to check out decks other people have created and are currently sharing. If you would like to check out some of mine and see how I used them go to their website-->click "decks" at top-->click "search on the side"-->type in "anatomy 200"--> the first 17 or so results are the decks I created for my Anatomy class-many of which include cadaver pics and graphic representations.

**I have no affiliation with this website, just showing you my experience.

Besides this application, flashcards in general really helped me out through school. I have piles and piles of flashcards from my classes.

I agree. I am not really great at making myself read ahead, but I always go to class and take notes (most professors use Powerpoint presentations, so I just print those and make side notes on them). Before exams I read through all the notes once and make flashcards, then study those.

 

[davisito182]

Wow!!! all of this you guys are saying is awesome, very good techniques. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Contach]

flash cards are essentially just small pieces of paper. I don't understand how learning from smaller paper is better than learning from larger paper...

 

[vlct0ria]

flash cards are essentially just small pieces of paper. I don't understand how learning from smaller paper is better than learning from larger paper...

Well, you are right, but it seems easier because you can separate the information and just the action of flipping them over and testing yourself helps a lot (for me, anyway). And that way I can separate the cards by my level of knowledge about them, ie. things I know cold v. things I am not very confident about, etc.

 

[who knows...]

flash cards are essentially just small pieces of paper. I don't understand how learning from smaller paper is better than learning from larger paper...

Maybe you haven't tried them ...but they actually work in many ways...
One of which is allowing you to re-organize your notes using less words and/or using your own words that you understand and can memorize easier...

Sometimes, just the process of making the cue cards helps to memorize the info that you might not even need to use them afterwards....it's all about organizing the info in a way that makes sense to you...

And believe it or not, the size of the paper does make a difference to some people! I'm not sure how...maybe because looking at less info at one time lets them grasp it more efficiently...maybe it seems easier...like there is less to be overwhelmed about...it's all psychological sometimes 🙂

 

[vlct0ria]

Maybe you haven't tried them ...but they actually work in many ways...
One of which is allowing you to re-organize your notes using less words and/or using your own words that you understand and can memorize easier...

Sometimes, just the process of making the cue cards helps to memorize the info that you might not even need to use them afterwards....it's all about organizing the info in a way that makes sense to you...

And believe it or not, the size of the paper does make a difference to some people! I'm not sure how...maybe because looking at less info at one time lets them grasp it more efficiently...maybe it seems easier...like there is less to be overwhelmed about...it's all psychological sometimes 🙂

Oh and I agree about this, too. I'm too lazy to make flash cards for my psych class most of the time so I just read the notes and I am somehow more stressed half the time about studying for that easy class because its the difference between reading 10 pages of small font vs. 100 notecards that I usually make for my bio classes. Notecards almost make it interesting because you're quizzing yourself.

 

[Hordel]

I always had been a very bad student and I am having a very hard time in college, I think everyday I should drop out. But, then I think of the consequences.

What study skills do you used? Do you record the lectures? do u take a lot of notes? what do you do in order to succeed in college? please share.

Thanks.

I would advise taking notes in class and paying close attention in class. I would advise reading/reviewing material before you go to a class taking about that material (you don't have to know the material cold, but be aware of it atleast). I used flash cards early on but then switched to just reviewing notes and figures, to cut down on time spent making flash cards. For a biochem, bio...etc test I usually start studying three to four days in advance, depending on other tests. I like to devote two to three days of solid studying per test. I tend to go over the material until I know it cold. In my honest opinion, it is simply hours spent. I may not be the most intelligent student, but I am one of the more dedicated ones and this is how I have survived in undergrade. Stick in there and start spending more time studying and I think things will turn around for you!!