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We’ve all heard the term, “study smarter, not harder.” Especially if you’re an inexperienced studier, you might think that you might have to study all the material at once before an exam. Not only are you wasting your time, you’re harming your chances of actually doing well on an exam. So, how does one study smarter?

1. Don’t miss your classes- Everyone has fallen into the pitfalls of “attendance optional.” Lecture sucks sometimes, especially if it’s lecture slide heavy, but class is the time to ask questions about the material that you don’t understand or need clarification for. 

2. Set aside time every day to review all your notes- This comes down to scheduling and time management. If you’re like me, you have your classes back to back, which makes it more difficult to review directly after class. I like to schedule a time each night to sit down with my materials from the day and review them and make notations of any questions. After a while, you’ll actually know what you’re learning and retain it much better.

3. Revise, revise, revise- It helps to re-write the key points of a class or subject as a diagram. I like using a mind-map or flow chart, or color coding key elements of the topic. Then you can give it a quick glance before you go into an exam. You can check out my revisions post here.

4. Make a study group- I have a whole post on how to master study groups. You can peruse that here.

Tips:

-Use a planner to better manage your time.

- @emmastudies has a whole lot of printable essentials that I like to use to help organize revisions and effectively plan for exams. I use them all the time and put them in the front of my binder and tape them to my wall so I won’t forget what topics need to be reviewed. Check out her page for printables!

-The syllabus is there for a reason, use it to review materials and take notes from the textbook before the topic is taught in lecture. Here is my post on how to take notes from the textbook.

Resources:

How to Study Smart: 20 Scientific Ways to Learn Faster

Study Less Study Smart: A 6-Minute Summary of Marty Lobdell's Lecture - College Info Geek

9.28.2018 | Wow guys. Well, it’s four weeks into my first semester of seminary and I am pretty much just swamped so I’m sorry I haven’t posted anything about what I’ve been up to in quite some time! This is a little glimpse into what my intro Koine Greek revision actually looks like. I do a lot of work late at night (so with horrid lighting) and I feel frantic and overwhelmed often, BUT I feel so overjoyed to be where I am. 

The Lord has been showing me so much of His goodness and provision, and though I said I feel “frantic” and “overwhelmed” it’s nothing like in undergrad. I’m learning that the push to meet a deadline, the healthy urgency of accomplishing the work set before you, and knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that you CANNOT do it on your own strength is a remarkably refreshing and humbling place to be. My plate is full, but I know the God putting all the food on the table, and I am trusting Him to help me clear my plate. 

Rules: answer 20 questions and tag 20 followers you would like to get to know better.

Name: Gabrielle

Nickname: Gabbs

Zodiac sign: aries

Age: 22

Relationship status: single af

Languages: English 

Favorite artist: Musical artist? Lorde. Painter? Vincent Van Gogh.

Nationality: American

Future major: biochemistry

Favorite color: black

Coffee, tea, hot chocolate: cold brew or black tea w/ heavy cream and stevia

Favorite class: chemistry

Favorite fruit: banana

Favorite animal: dogs

Job: an ra in a residential facility that houses kids with autism and varying abilities.

Avg. hours of sleep: sleep? never heard of her.

Favorite fictional characters: hermione granger

No. of blankets you sleep with: one

Dream trip: the Netherlands (the motherland), Greece, Italy (the fatherland), Spain, France, and Germany

Blog created: 2(?) months ago

hi gabrielle, what a beautiful name! and omg that sounds terrible haha, but it seems it was worth it. i’m sixteen i just started my first job working at a banana republic (clothing store)! you’re in, xo.

Thank you @cosmechemist for tagging me in this!

RULES: Bold the statements that apply to you, italicize your aspirations, and tag nine people!

AIR: I have small hands • I 😍 the night sky • I watch small animals and birds when I pass them by • I drink herbal tea • I wake to 👀 dawn • The smell of dust is comforting • I’m valued for being wise • I prefer 📚 to 🎶 • I meditate • I find joy in learning new truths from the 🌍 around me

🔥: I don’t have straight hair • I like to wear ripped jeans and overalls • I play an organized sport • I 😍 dogs • I am not 😨 of adventure • I 😍 to talk to strangers • I always try new foods • I enjoy road trips • Summer is my favorite season • My radio is always playing

💧: I wear bracelets on my wrists • I 😍 the bustle of the city • I have more than one set of piercings • I read poetry • I 😍 the sound of a thunderstorm • I want to travel the 🌍 • I 💤 past midnight most days • I 😍 dimly lit diners and fluorescent signs • I rewatch kids’ shows out of nostalgia • I 👀 emotions in colors not words

🌍: I wear glasses • I enjoy doing the laundry • I am a vegetarian or vegan • I have an excellent sense of time • My humor is very cheerful • I am a valued advisor to my friends • I believe in true 😍 • I 😍 the chill of ⛰️ air • I’m always listening to 🎶 • I am highly trusted by the people in my life

AETHER: I go without makeup in my daily life • I make my own artwork • I keep on track of my tasks and time • I always know true north • I 👀 beauty in everything • I can always smell flowers • I 😁 at everyone I pass by • I always fear history repeating itself • I have recovered from a mental disorder • I can 😍 unconditionally

I hope I did this right!