Ten Unique Study Tricks for Acing your Midterms
Written by: Jessica
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Midterm exams and essay season is among us and as we know, it can be a really stressful season. BUT finding effective study methods can be a game-changer! In this blog post, we're sharing ten unique study tricks that are designed to take the stress out of midterm prep. These techniques aren't your typical study habits – they're creative, engaging, and most importantly, they work! So, get ready to revamp your study routine and boost your confidence when it's time to tackle those tests and projects!
Whiteboard Master - Write out all your thoughts on a big piece of paper of whiteboard (hint: the library has one in every study room!) This technique will help you “brain dump” every possible idea or argument for your essays and allow you to visualize the assignment as a whole
The Feynman Technique: Teach the subject you're studying as if you were explaining it to someone else, breaking down complex concepts into simple terms. This method helps reinforce your understanding and allows you to enter “teacher mode!”
Colour Coding: Use different colours on your flashcards to highlight different key points and phrases. If you have somewhat of a photographic memory - this method can help you remember your notes.
Study in Varied Locations: Changing your study environment regularly can help prevent monotony and increase memory retention by linking information with different settings!
Flashcard Swap: Collaborate with a study partner and create flashcards with questions and answers. Test each other and discuss the answers to reinforce your knowledge - plus studying with a friend will force you to get all of your study notes done before you meet up!
Take a Timelapse: Record yourself talking through different topics or reading your essay aloud. This technique will help you stay focused on explaining the information (as your phone is already being used!) and allow you to catch any grammatical mistakes when the words are read aloud.
Create Connections: A helpful study trick for remembering definitions is to associate words with various silly meanings that will trigger your memory when it’s test time. You could also make up a little rhyme or song to go along with your definitions!
Study With a “Study With Me” Video: Find a youtube video or TikTok livestream of other people studying so you are not alone in those long essay-writing nights and feel held accountable for getting your work done.
Get new stationary: Just like how new workout clothes motivate us to go to the gym, some fresh, new highlighters, notebooks, or pens may encourage you to write out some beautiful notes and have a cozy, homework night.
Get into the athestitic: Weather it is making a warm drink, changing into a fresh set of sweats, cleaning up your space, or lighting a candle, setting up a study space that feels calming and welcoming is a fantastic way to get started in writing those 15+ peer-reviewed articles included essays!
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