study like sherlock:
- read. read. read. read everything about the topic you can get your hands on.
- know thy enemy. know the exam papers inside out, know how your teacher grades/words questions, know what they look for, know the content inside out.
- don’t be afraid to stop and think about your answer.
- talk aloud/teach someone else. who’s your watson? explain the material to them/use them to bounce ideas off of/use them so you don’t just look like a crazy person talking to yourself (... but talk to yourself anyway)
- look the part. looking put together and being well-dressed can be a big motivator. embrace the pretentiousness, invest in a good suit and long coat, and let the studious vibes flow.
- be self-serving. don’t try to change yourself for anyone else, especially not when it comes to your studies. don’t neglect your studies, or change the way you work because someone else critiqued it, you know yourself better than anyone.
