giuseppe
- Date posted
- 2y ago
tips for studying?
i have a big exam on thursday and i havent started yet. i have to study a LOT but i cant focus. any tips? i would really appreciate it
Sophia95Sophia95
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Try breaking a large task into smaller chunks or pieces. If you have to read a long book or many books, read a couple of chapters and take a break. If you have to cover a variety of topics, you can try to take breaks between topics. When you switch to a new topic try to find connections to the previous topic. This will help you remember the information. Try to make up examples that are real or relevant to your life, like if you are studying chemistry and are interested in food, think about chemistry in terms of food. Making up examples that apply to real life will help to. Try to take a short 5 minute break every 20-30 minutes, and then at the end of the hour take a 10-15 min break. I actually work at a university and have a lot of suggestions. Feel free to message me for more.
giuseppegiuseppe
- Date posted
- 2y ago
that is really helpful, i'll try it out. thanks a lot!!
LucyALucyA
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Literally me, I have so many exams this week and idk why but I can’t seem to keep my head down!!
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- Date posted
- 2y ago
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giuseppegiuseppe
- Date posted
- 2y ago
i find brown noise really helpful and soothing
Hope jmHope jm
- Date posted
- 2y ago
I like all of the above tips. I also gave my toughest exam when my ocd was at it pick,I can't even sleep. I would like to tell you that "remind yourself that "OCD is among the world's top 10 most debilitating disorder" and even after going through such ,pain and distress, you are giving the exam,not everyone has this courage,it itself is a big achievement. Just remember this. -best wishes for your exam.
giuseppegiuseppe
- Date posted
- 2y ago
thank you, i appreciate it :)
Jellybeans Jellybeans
- Date posted
- 2y ago
What type of exam is it?
giuseppegiuseppe
- Date posted
- 2y ago
the one you take at the end of high school. i'm from italy and it's called maturità, it's like the most important exam of your life and i'm treating it as if it was a piece of cake
Jellybeans Jellybeans
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@giuseppe I would say what helps me is structured time like I’ll write down my whole day and take periodic breaks so I don’t burn out. Focus first on what your struggling the most with and then figure out how long you can study for without losing focus. Take breaks and listening to music helps as well. Hope it goes well!
giuseppegiuseppe
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@Anonymous i guess i'll try that, thanks!
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