The purpose of this podcast is to help students learn how to study using scientific-based methods and evidence. If you are struggling in a class at University or even High School, this podcast is for you!
In academics (or even in the workplace), you may have heard the word "senioritis" or "burnout." It turns out that both of these are real things, and they both impact how our brain functions and how efficient we are in the long run. This week. we will focus on what this is, what it causes, and how you can overcome it and become productive again!
It would be nice to be able to peruse our reading assignments and take our time. However, even the best of us can lose track of time and then need to gain a few precious hours back as we try and prepare for exams. Today we will talk about speed reading, how it works, and its benefits and limitations.
Believe it or not listening is a skill and differs greatly from hearing. Think about it, you hear sounds every day, but you don't necessarily focus on them or remember them. When you go to lecture, chances are you are paying an in ordinate amount of money to attend University. Therefore, you will want to make the most of lecture and improve on your listening skills to get the most out of your education!
We often try to learn material in the exact same working as it was given to us. Well, it turns out that there is a much better way to do this, to learn it well enough to elaborate on it. This means that you put things in your own words, break things down, and are able to explain even the most difficult concepts to anyone around you. This episode will focus on this, as well as other useful tools when it comes to truly learning the material and not just memorizing it!
We have all been there, we have spent out time somewhat unwisely and now we have a huge exam to take and we don't feel we know the material. Well, it turns out that if you plan for your exam ahead of time and design an Ultimate Study Plan Guide, you can avoid this and increase your performance drastically on the next exam. Although this involves some preparation, once you begin to do well on your exams you will realize it is worth every second!