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How I Format and Use Flashcards
1. Less is More: no need for a paragraph to define a term, choose the simplest and most efficient one. Also, don’t include common sense things or things you know by heart, you’ll waste time and space by writing them down.
2. Sketch it Out: Sketches can be helpful in allowing you to visualize the term/concept.
3. Say it Out Loud: When reviewing through the cards, try and say the definition out loud. It will require you to think about it more, and it also helps with memorization. If I try and define a term in my head I usually speed through it and leave something out.
4. Write them as you go: Don’t sit down right before finals and try and write down every term/definition from the course. It takes forever and you will kill your hand. As you finish a chapter in the course finish that set of flashcards. You will thank yourself later.
5. Repetition: I go through my flashcards before a test maybe a thousand times (exaggeration but very close). Remember to focus on the harder ones, you’ll most likely remember the easier ones during the test.
Here is my method:
Round 1: Go through every single card. Don’t set any aside. I usually don’t know a majority of the terms at this point, I most likely just finished writing them down.
Round 2: Go through every card again, this time setting aside ones I didn’t know or had trouble with.
Round 3: Go through the harder ones I missed.
Round 4: Add the harder ones back in with the original and shuffle.
Round 5: Go through them all and repeat the process until pleased!
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April 10th, 2016 | 2:47pm.
My Tudor/Stuart England history exam is on Tuesday and I’m definitely ready! 14 tests/quizzes, 7 mind maps, 2 flashcard study sessions, and 1 teaching session later, I’m good to go :)
Now it’s a matter of repetitive practice- permanently gluing all the content into my head.
Happy studying everyone!
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I love writing notes. I actually enjoy the process of summarizing pages of textbook information and ending up with a concise few pages that I can refer to for studying. One of the questions I’ve seen in my inbox quite a few times is whether I prefer to write or type my notes. It’s interesting to me because I actually recently switched back to mainly typing notes after writing for such a long time.
Because I’ve done and still do both, I figured there must be a reason I can’t choose one over the other. To solve this dilemma, I decided to make a pro/con list for each and share it as a way of answering these questions.
Handwriting
Pros
- Engaging my senses in the learning process by writing increases the chances that I’ll remember what I’m noting down.
- It’s faster for drawing things out - specifically processes and flowcharts.
Cons
- It takes me more time, specially because I try to be very neat.
Typing
Pros
- It almost always takes me less time.
- It’s easier to back up/share notes this way.
- It’s a more convenient way of adding in pictures.
- It’s easier to edit later on.
Cons
- Using a tablet/laptop provides easier access to distraction.
- Staring at the screen for too long gives me a headache.
There’s nothing like the feel of pen to paper… But I found that eventually, I still need to spend time revising by going over my notes whether I’ve handwritten or typed them. So it seems like a better use of my time to finish my summaries faster in order to be able to start “actually studying”. So why not do the thing that saves time?
My biggest reason for switching back though has been the following. In my last two years of medical school, I’m teaching myself a lot of theoretical information from books. But I also go to the hospital and see those cases, so I’m constantly learning new information and making new links that I didn’t make before (as in, when I was learning the information from a textbook). Because of this, I end up having to annotate notes a lot. At first it didn’t seem like an issue. But eventually when my notes were all over the place, it was starting to become disorganized and I didn’t like that. But that’s just me!
And as always.. Disclaimer: I do things this way because of my own priorities. By no means am I claiming everybody should do the same or that it’s perfect. I’m just providing ideas and I hope they help :)
Ps. I’m now on instagram! Where I’m trying to post daily stories and have a visual-based companion to this blog. Follow me here https://www.instagram.com/mindofamedstudent/
04-11-18 (Sunday) //
Found some old notes from last year when I was studying for General Biology 1. Also, I just finished my final exams for degree Y1S1 yesterday! It was quite tough + intense cuz I had to sit for 2 heavy subjects’ papers, which were Human Physiology + Chemistry 1 in one day. Currently, I’m on my sem break now (yaaaaaaaaay). I’ll be back in campus in January + will be posting more before then! :D
Keeping it simple. Here are some of my study notes, done with nothing but a good old muji pen.
What’s your favourite stationery store? Mine’s Tokyu Hands ✨⠀
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Mini muji haul, and started studying my mechanics module because I’ll have to resit this one ⠀
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June bujo setup, aesthetics from the amazing @amandarachdoodles ✨⠀
What good things happened to you this month? Comment down below!
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Vanilla Chai Latte : Are you in love?
Flat White : Coffee or Tea?
Cappuccino : What’s your middle name?
Mocha : Dream Job?
Pumpkin Spice : Dream car?
Jasmine Tea : If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Old English : You’re stranded on an island, who do you bring with you?
Iced Chocolate : Do you have a crush on someone?
Caramel Frappe : Favorite video game?
Iced Lemon Tea : Favorite song/band?
Iced Cafe Mocha : Favorite thing to do on rainy days?
Hot Chocolate : Are you an affectionate person?
Caramel Macchiato : You’re travelling the entire world but you can only take one person with you. Who do you take?
Green Tea : How tall are you?
Early Grey Tea : The inevitable Zombie Apocalypse is upon us! What’s your plan of action?
Mint Tea : How do you relax?
Vanilla Latte : Board games or drinking games?
Iced Coffee : Do you like reading? If so, what’s your favorite book?
Italian Soda : Describe your dream date
Sparkling Water : Describe what qualities you look for in a person
Orange Juice : Have you ever had a valentine?
Rose Hip Tea : Describe your first kiss
Herbal Tea : You’re at a candle shop, what scented candle do you buy?
This cafe ask is too cute to skip on so I’m doing it! Asks me some questions and I’ll be sure to answer them! :)
January -> February 2018.02.03 follow my studygram: @yolastudies for more posts and updates!
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this week’s planner overview! - today’s weather is really sunny which means good natural lighting for once! ☀️
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this week’s planner overview! - today’s weather is really sunny which means good natural lighting for once! ☀️
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Business notes done! I have been really loving my new Koi Sakura brush pens! I highly recommend them, they are just amazing and the peacock green color is so vivid and pretty! ☺️
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muji today
Throwback to my first ever visit to Muji! Muji is definitely one of my favorite stationery brand because of its good quality and minimalism!
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I didn’t know what to do for surpassing my 600 followers goal but then I realized everyone loves getting asks so I made some that were Studyblr themed :)
- How long have you had your studyblr?
- Why did you decide to make your studyblr?
- Do you have any other blogs besides your studyblr?
- How did you venture into the studyblr community?
- Did you have good study habits before making this blog?
- Have you made any friends through your studyblr?
- What do you think about the studyblr community?
- Do you do your homework as soon as you get home or late at night?
- What is your favorite stationery?
- What is your favorite piece of stationery you own?
- What kinds of pens do you prefer?
- Favorite book you’ve read for school?
- Favorite studying apps?
- What advice about studying changed your life?
- What quote has impacted you the most?
- What do you do when you’re feeling unmotivated?
- Have you ever felt not good enough?
- What is your organization system for school?
- How has having this blog changed you?
- Do any of your friends from school know you have a studyblr?
- What is your dream job?
- How do you bounce back from a bad grade?
- Biggest academic achievement?
- Do you keep a bullet journal? What was the last entry in it?
- What is your favorite subject?
- What is your least favorite subject?
- Are you athletic?
- What colleges are you looking at?
- Are you interested in the arts? Which ones?
- What majors are you thinking about?
- What extracurricular activities do you take part in?
- Do you need coffee to study?
- Do you pull all-nighters often?
- Do you drink energy drinks?
- Who has been a role model for you in your academic life?
- Do you have a favorite professor?
- Do you prefer to study with or without music?
- Do you prefer to study alone or with friends?
- What is your ideal way of learning?
- Do you do well with lectures?
- What is your note-taking strategy?
- Do you like giving presentations in class?
- How do you feel about group projects?
- Have you ever lost a friend because of something academic?
- What are some changes you would make in your school?
- Are you friends with any of the staff at your school?
- Do you go to the library to study often?
- Do you usually do your research online or from a book?
- Are you taking the SAT or ACT soon?
- What SAT subject tests have you taken?
- What APs have you taken? (+ scores if you’re comfortable)
- Are your notes usually color coded?
- Does the Pomodoro technique work for you?
- How do you feel about highlighting?
- Do you read your textbooks? How often?
- How good are you at aesthetic shots of your studying?
- How do you feel about school dress codes?
- Is your locker organized?
- Do you use loose leaf paper or notebooks for notes?
- Do you prefer to learn by yourself or through an instructor?
- What languages do you know?
- How often do you ask for extra help from a teacher?
- Do you consider yourself responsible?
- How do you keep track of important deadlines/events?
- Do you go out often during the weekdays?
- How do you balance social life with school life?
- Do you have a tutor for any subjects?
- Do you always do your homework? Even if it’s not due?
- Do you use your school planner?
- How do you file your papers at home?
- Do you use binders or accordion folders?
- Has a relationship ever distracted you from school?
- What’s a mistake you’ll never make again in school?
- Do you do extra work for classes?
- Do you feel like you have a teacher to ask for recommendations?
- Do you prefer top or bottom lockers?
- Do you get lockers by your friends?
- Do you prefer having classes with or without your friends?
- Do you consider yourself just smart or hard working?
- Does your school have uniforms?
- Do you wear make up to school?
- Do you have enough time to dress up in the mornings?
- What is your favorite breakfast food before school?
- Do you take the bus or car to school?
- Do you always write important things down?
- How many alarms do you have in the morning?
- Do you prefer studying in the morning or in the evening/night?
- Do you prefer having your hardest class first or last?
- What is your school’s schedule?
- Do you tend to skip out on parties or hang outs to study?
- Do you legitimately enjoy studying?
- What is your favorite topic to study?
- What is your favorite way to study?
- Do you study in your bed?
- How do you feel about sororities?
- What is your rooming preference for college?
- Does your desk face a window or a wall?
- Do you prefer natural or artificial lighting when studying?
- Do you use flashcards often?
- What’s the highest grade you’ve gotten on an assignment you BSed?
- Some of your favorite studyblrs?
- Do you consider yourself lazy?
- Are you a slut for stationery?
- 3 things you like about school
- 3 things you dislike about school
Feel free to ask me any of these & reblog them for your followers to ask you too! [Questions might be added as I think of more]
Hi guys! It’s been so long since I’ve updated because of school exams and university applications. Now that school exams are over, I’m starting an ask session so feel free to ask me any of these questions or even other questions not listed above and I’ll try my best to answer them!
- Yola
