#taking-notes

Hey! There are a few things you need to consider before buying a laptop for school (I’d really recommend getting one, though, it’s really helpful).

How you prefer to take your notes: typing or on paper. 

What classes you will be taking: it’s tough to type formulas and drawings. 

What type of computer you’d prefer: a PC, a Mac or maybe a tablet with a keyboard.

I heard that if you just need to use a computer for something, a Mac is what you need. But if you’re into programming and doing stuff like that, a PC will work better for that. That’s just what I’ve heard, haven’t actually tried it out myself :) 

I actually ended up getting an ipad for myself, and decided that I’ll take notes on it. I’ll take some pictures of those in a little bit, there are several apps you can use to actually hand write the notes, or type, and all in the same place.

Hey! This is what that page from the picture: -On the left I take notes from the reading. And since I read pretty fast (before class) and will hear the stuff again in class more slowly, I just underline the key terms and write their definitions.-On the right I take notes in class using the Cornell Method, except I kind of stopped including the bottom part. * Note: I try to make my left and right pages correspond: so reading about hunger and lecture about hunger are next to each other in case one of them is missing a key term/concept or something.The notebook I use looks like this, and it’s a 6 x 8 (A5) and has graph paper in it (since I use it for a science class and sometimes there are graphs/drawings). -The brand is Miquelrius and you can find it on Amazon: 

Miquelrius 6 x 8 A5 Recycled Wirebound Notebook, 4-Subject Graph Paper, Black

There are a ton of different formats and coloring/# of subjects options. I bought a smaller one so it wouldn’t be as heavy as a huge journal and it’s been working out quite nicely! 

Here are some links: 

Miquelrius 6 x 8 Wirebound Notebook, 6-Subject, College Ruled, Black Same one, but college ruled

8.5 x 11, A4, college ruled, also 4 subjects. My friend uses the same one for the same class, and it works for her as well!

8.5 x 11, A4, graph paper, 1 subject 

Today someone asked me what studying is, and how to study, so here are some awesome-looking flow charts.

"Studying" has at least two components: what you do in class and what you do at home: ...

Wanted to share with you guys how I take notes for a BioPsych class.

-on the left side I take notes on the textbook chapters

-on the right side I take notes in lecture (Cornell Method, it totally helps!)