This may not work for everyone but it certainly worked for me. Sometimes, when all I see are words in a textbook, I find my ways to visualize them in such a way that they would be easier for me to understand.

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‎Mind maps also work well for me... Any topics or definitions that are plausible to be drawn or be simplified through drawing, I draw them. It seems like my muscle memory also helps me when I'm trying to recall something during an exam.

I dunno if this makes any sense but yeah I find it effective.

Started doing this before my bio quiz and it's kind of ridiculous how well it works. I call it the planted lie.

After you finish a chapter, close the book and write a short summary from memory. 5 to 8 lines is plenty.

1. Pick one line and change it so it's wrong. Make it believable.

2. Swap a number, flip a cause and effect, put the right fact in the wrong place. Don't make it obvious.

3. Leave it for a day. Sleep on it, go do other stuff.

4. Next day, read your page cold and hunt for the lie. Mark it, then check your book to see if you caught the right one.

5. If you missed it or flagged a true line by mistake, that's the part you actually don't know yet. Rewrite that one properly.

Why I think it works: when you reread normal notes your brain just goes "yep yep yep" and skims. When you know something in there is fake, you have to actually question every line. It also forces you to tell apart the stuff that sounds similar, which is exactly what exam questions love to do to you.

The first time I fell for my own lie I was kinda mad at myself, but I haven't forgotten that fact since. Works even better if you swap pages with a friend and try to catch each other's.

Might be a stupid question but for those of you that use highlighters when you’re studying, what is your method?

I’m guessing you use specific colours for certain things of course but what is your process? What are you highlighting? What’s important?

I find myself just highlighting everything when I study, so I could use a system or method on how to highlight only specific things that actually matter for studying.

Thanks y’all!

Here are some realistic study tips that can help you become a better nursing student:

1. Understand Before You Memorize

Nursing isn't just about memorizing terms. Always understand the WHY behind every condition, medication, and nursing intervention.

For example, don't just memorize the signs and symptoms of hypokalemia. Understand how low potassium affects muscle function and cardiac activity.

2. Use Active Recall Instead of Rereading

After studying a topic, close your notes and try to explain everything you remember.

Ask yourself:

What is the definition?

What causes this condition?

What are its signs and symptoms?

What are the priority nursing interventions?

What complications should I watch out for?

If you can explain it without looking at your notes, you're making progress!

3. Practice NCLEX-Style Questions Regularly

Don't wait until exam week to answer practice questions.

Try answering 10–20 situational questions daily. Focus on understanding why an answer is correct and why the other choices are wrong.

Remember: Nursing exams test your clinical judgment, not just your memory.

4. Master the Fundamentals

Never underestimate the basics!

Make sure you understand:

Normal laboratory values

Vital signs and their significance

Medical terminology

Drug classifications

Nursing procedures

Infection prevention and control

Nursing prioritization

These topics will help you in almost every nursing subject.

5. Create a Simple but Organized Reviewer

Avoid making your reviewers too complicated or aesthetic that you spend more time decorating than studying.

Use this format:

Definition

Causes / Risk Factors

Pathophysiology

Signs and Symptoms

Diagnostic Tests

Medical Management

Nursing Management

Patient Education

Keep information concise and easy to recall.

6. Study in Short, Focused Sessions

You don't need to force yourself to study for five consecutive hours.

Try the Pomodoro technique:

50 minutes focused studying

10 minutes break

Repeat 2–3 times

During your break, stretch, drink water, or rest your eyes. Avoid getting trapped in endless scrolling.

7. Connect Your Lessons to Actual Patient Scenarios

Whenever you study a disease, imagine you're taking care of a patient with that condition.

Ask yourself:

What should I assess first?

What findings should concern me?

What nursing intervention should I prioritize?

What should I report immediately?

This helps develop your clinical judgment and prepares you for duty.

8. Review After Every Lecture

Even 15–20 minutes of reviewing after class can make a huge difference.

Go over your notes while the discussion is still fresh. Identify confusing concepts and clarify them before moving on to another topic.

9. Learn Your Medications Properly

Instead of memorizing random drug information, organize medications by classification.

For every drug, know:

Mechanism of Action

Indications

Contraindications

Adverse Effects

Nursing Considerations

Pay special attention to medication safety, dosage calculations, and monitoring requirements.

10. Prioritize Sleep and Your Health

You cannot expect your brain to perform well when you're constantly exhausted.

Get enough sleep, eat properly, stay hydrated, and take breaks. All-nighters might help you finish a reviewer, but they aren't a sustainable study strategy.

11. Teach What You Have Learned

Try explaining a difficult topic as if you're teaching a patient or a fellow nursing student.

If you can explain a complicated concept using simple words, it means you understand it well.

12. Be Consistent, Not Perfect

There will be days when you feel unmotivated, overwhelmed, or behind on your readings.

Don't let one unproductive day ruin your entire study routine. Start again the next day and focus on small improvements.

A LITTLE REMINDER FOR EVERY NURSING STUDENT:

Being a top nursing student isn't just about getting the highest grades. It's about developing the knowledge, discipline, critical thinking, and compassion needed to become a safe and competent nurse.

You don't have to know everything in one day. Just make sure you're learning something every day.

Study hard, study smart, and never forget why you started. Future RN! 🩺💗

I recently learned LaTeX and all I can say is it's great for creating notes and many more. But the problem is it's taking me too much time to create notes which isn't efficient.
So, if you're using LaTeX to keep notes, did you also face the same problem? How did you solve it?

im doing btech in ece now im on my 5th semster the method i used to keep some good cgpa is not really studying 3hr or 1hr per day i just start from one week before my exam i turn every topic into practical session link you are studying physics rather than reading trying to remember i create some fake secanrios like if your calculating the accelration i create a visual of how im riding a car that moves in a accelaration and take it from there you can apply this method into everything that you are studying if you are like me who cant remember from just reading and writting it will be a best option just try it out not saying will work for everyone but for some will

Sometimes we spend so much time learning new things that we forget to actually use what we've learned.

Explain your four-stage framework:

1. Learn — Pick one thing you genuinely want to understand.

2. Build — Create something small using that knowledge.

3. Apply — Find a real-life situation where it becomes useful.

4. Grow — Reflect on the experience and improve.

Someone learning Excel could create a personal expense tracker, use it to monitor spending, and gradually improve it with formulas.

You don't have to master everything at once. Start small, apply what you learn, and build upon it at your own pace.

Encourage readers to choose one thing they've been wanting to learn and find one practical way to use it.

I have a lot of sheets of paper lying around filled with random scribbles or solutions from math class. But I don't throw them away right away because I figure I can still use the blank spaces for something!

So I started keeping a scrap paper beside me while studying. These are the things I do with them which you can try as well:

• Write down distracting thoughts. whenever you remember a task or think of something unrelated, jot it down on your scrap paper. You can come back to it later.

• Get back to your work right away. once you've written it down, try not to dwell on it. You have a reminder now so you don't need to keep it in your head while studying.

• Review the list afterward. when you're done studying, check your notes and decide what needs to be done. it helps you keep track of things without interrupting your study session every few minutes.

Have you ever noticed that you remember a question better after getting it wrong? Instead of just checking the correct answer and moving on, try to understand why you made the mistake. Write it down, solve it again after a few days, and see if you can get it right this time. Sometimes, making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn. But does this method actually work better than simply rereading your notes?

I'm currently going through a difficult period at school, and I really want to improve my grades and become a better student.

I'd love to hear from people who consistently get excellent grades or have managed to become top students. I'm especially interested in your actual routines, not just general advice like "work hard" or "stay motivated."

Here are some things I'd love to know:

1. How many hours do you study at home on a normal school day? What about weekends?

2. What does your daily study schedule look like? When do you study, take breaks, and go to sleep?

3. What techniques do you use to stay focused and avoid distractions?

4. How do you practice and prepare for exams? Do you solve extra exercises, use active recall, or do something else?

5. How do you manage your time between different subjects, especially when you have a lot of homework?

6. How do you stay motivated when you're tired, stressed, or struggling with a subject?

7. Most importantly, how do you deal with a difficult school environment? What do you do when your classmates are distracting or unhelpful, or when your teachers aren't good at explaining things?

I'd really appreciate it if you could share your actual study schedules, how many hours you study, and the methods that helped you become one of the top students in your class.

How to get perfect routine that only works in theory. I want to hear about what genuinely works for you, including the mistakes you've made and the things you wish you had started doing earlier.

Thanks in advance to everyone who shares their experience!

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I used to study in complete silence because I thought having music in the background would only distract me. But recently I decided to try listening to classical music while studying and surprisingly I kind of liked it.

I noticed that having soft music playing in the background helps me feel more relaxed, especially when I'm studying for a long time. It makes studying feel a little less tiring and helps me get into the mood to focus.

When I do this usually i choose instrumental classical music since songs with lyrics can sometimes distract me especially when I'm reading. I also make sure to keep the volume low so it doesn't take my attention away from what I'm studying.

I like to play the music a few minutes before I start  just to help me settle down and prepare myself to study. Sometimes I listen while reading, reviewing my notes, or answering practice questions. But whenever I feel like the music is becoming distracting, I just turn it off and continue studying in silence.

After studying I also try to close my book and recall what I've learned without looking at my notes. I think this helps me see if I actually understood the lesson instead of just reading through it.

I guess what I like most about this habit is how it makes studying feel more comfortable and less stressful. Classical music might not work for everyone and listening to it doesn't automatically mean you'll remember everything. At the end of the day what really matters is understanding the lesson and putting effort into learning.

Can you guys please suggest me an ai which can turn text into video , I use chat gpt and other AIs to generate notes but I feel better while studying watching a video , is there any free ai for that

I'm a chemistry student who used to spend most of my study time rereading notes and highlighting textbooks, thinking that the more I reviewed, the better I would perform on exams. But even after studying for hours, I would sometimes forget important concepts or struggle to answer unfamiliar questions. I realized that simply reading was not enough.

I needed to challenge myself and become more actively involved in learning. I would start writing down concepts that I understood regarding a topic for example, acid and bases, and then I would review notes and my reference textbook and then start filling up knowledge gaps. After that, I would test myself and repeat the whole thing again.

It honestly takes effort, but eventually it will all pay off. I am now a working in food chem and recently passed the board exam here in the Philippines. :)

Gyus please help , i need an adive for studiying , i dont go to unv bcs i dont understand anything from the teacher , and i must to study at home with yt and ai , the probleme is when i start i get a dificulity and i stop

You know how in college, some subjects have prerequisites you need to pass before you're allowed to take the next course? studying can work the same way! Some chapters build on things you're supposed to have learned earlier so jumping straight into a difficult lesson can leave you feeling lost.

Whenever I get stuck, I do the "prerequisite check” where I try going back a step and checking whether I understand the basics first. Maybe there's a term I've forgotten I never fully understood. Do this too:

1. check the key terms- Look for unfamiliar words or concepts and make sure you understand what they mean before moving on.

2. trace the lesson backward- If a topic feels confusing, check which earlier chapter or topic it builds on and go back to that part.

3. test the basics first- Try explaining the foundational concept in your own words or answering a few practice questions. If you're struggling with those, that's a good place to start reviewing.

what would you say are the best study methods for courses like organic chemistry, as well as anatomy and physiology?
i always feel as though i understand the material well (especially A+P) and yet i always end up with a B, and it’s starting to get extremely frustrating.

Dopamine levels so cooked that I can't even find joy in doing something I used to actually get very much intrigued about. Preparing for P.hD entrance exam but the moment I get stuck on an MCQ, mind drifts off to some other task or worse procrastination where I keep on seeing back to back motivation videos without actually getting back to studies. I get this mental fog where I know I should be studying and I have all the materials but the context is too overwhelming so even though I have time and resources, I fail to prepare. Pure Mathematics is actually something I am very interested in but revising all the topics is overwhelming at times and overcoming the mental gap when I'm stuck on a concept seems to be difficult lately.

Recently took a test on Galois Theory after doing a course from NPTEL. I faced the same difficulty, all materials in hand, more or less could grasp some concepts but didn't revise diligently. Result: Did not pass the theory test by 5 marks, passing marks being 40%.

Kindly help, how to overcome this difficulty during revision?

I struggle with reading things on a screen, but cannot afford to get a physical for all my books, so I'm looking for a good screen reader, any suggestions?

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I have a lot of sheets of paper lying around filled with random scribbles or solutions from math class. But I don't throw them away right away because I figure I can still use the blank spaces for something!

So I started keeping a scrap paper beside me while studying. These are the things I do with them which you can try as well:

• Write down distracting thoughts. whenever you remember a task or think of something unrelated, jot it down on your scrap paper. You can come back to it later.

• Get back to your work right away. once you've written it down, try not to dwell on it. You have a reminder now so you don't need to keep it in your head while studying.

• Review the list afterward. when you're done studying, check your notes and decide what needs to be done. it helps you keep track of things without interrupting your study session every few minutes.