emma :
I’m not sure what you’re majoring in, but I wanted to share how I personally study since it’s helped me a lot! I’m currently working toward an AS in chemistry while still in hs, and the biggest thing that’s helped me is doing tons of practice problems for my courses. It doesn’t matter how long it takes, whether it’s minutes or hours, as long as I’m spending more time actually practicing and less time trying to make my notes look perfect. If you have lectures or textbook readings, jot down the key formulas and maybe a short sentence or two explaining them or defining key terms. And if your professor is lecturing in class, don’t worry about writing everything down right away, just listen. Afterward, write down the key points. It really helps improve your listening skills and teaches you to tell the difference between what’s essential and what’s just extra. Your notes don’t have to be pretty, especially in class, just clear enough that you can understand them later. You don’t want to waste so much time making them neat that you miss the actual content. After studying, I like to take out a blank sheet of paper and write down everything I remember like definitions, formulas, etc. If I forget even one, I rewrite the whole thing. It might sound extra, but it really works. Pretending like you’re teaching the material to someone else can help with retention too. I also like to leave my phone in another room. I used to study for super long stretches without breaks, but now I take 5–10 minute breaks between sessions, and it helps me reset. I don’t personally use flashcards, but I’ve heard they work well for some people. I know you didn’t ask for all this, but you got this, gorgeous! There are so many different ways to study, just experiment a bit and see what works best for you.
2025-07-27 04:03:25