How to study in college (i.e., how I studied in college) - Prof. Darren Lipomi - UC San Diego

In this short video, I describe the tactics I used (or wish I used) to do well as a student. This is only advice if you choose to take it as such :)

The tactics are:
0. Eliminate distractions. Turn your phone and laptop all the way off while you are studying so your concentration does not get derailed by text messages, checking social media accounts, and email.

1. Make note cards. Buy some 3"x5" cards and use them to (i) copy your notes from lecture, putting keystone concepts on the back side, (ii) define jargon and definitions, (iii) copy homework problems, extra problems from the book, and solutions, and (iv) exam problems from old exams if provided to you by the instructor (make sure they are made available legitimately or it could be considered cheating).

2. Study groups. Ideally only 1-2 other people who are as smart or (better) smarter than you but importantly whom you are not afraid to betray your ignorance. Make sure you are prepared before meeting with your group.

3. Read the chapter before going to class. Easier said than done, and not always relevant if the instructor does not follow the book closely. I didn't always do this but I wish that I had.

4. Try going to the professor's or TA's office hours. Sometimes this can be useful, other times not. If it's useful, you have discovered a great resource. If it's not, then stop going and use your time to focus on item 1.

5. Exam strategies: (i) do the problems you know how to do first and (ii) leave nothing blank.

Hope this was worth the 5-minute investment of time.

Cheers,
Darren

http://lipomigroup.org

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