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KEEP IT 100
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FROM ONE STUDENT TO ANOTHER


If You Can’t Explain It, You Don’t Understand It: The Feynman Technique
"If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you don't understand it yourself" - (often attributed to) Albert Einstein. What is the Feynman technique? This is a great quote to describe the Feynman technique. Its essence is to simplify complex concepts to ensure true understanding. It was named after an American theoretical physicist, Richard Feynman. He believed that the best way to deeply understand complex concepts was to teach it to someone else. But the key is that you t


Pomodoro: A great pasta and an even better study method
I love both the pasta and the method. Unfortunately, I’m not the best cook, so I can’t give you tips on how to make perfect pomodoro pasta. But luckily, I am pretty good at using the Pomodoro technique. What is the Pomodoro method? If you haven’t heard of it before, the Pomodoro technique is a time management method that breaks study or work into 25-minute sessions, followed by short 5-minute breaks. And after four of these, there’s a longer break for about twenty minutes. I


Me vs. Blurting: Who won?
What is blurting? It is an active recall study method where you read a chapter, close the book, and write down everything you remember. Yep, that’s it. Sounds easy right? Well, I wouldn’t be so sure. It looks simple, but it’s not. For example, you need the mental strength not to get distracted and actually write down everything . Also, sometimes it just gets overwhelming. My experience with it I decided to try this method while studying for a history and geography test. Bef


Preventing my annual "I did nothing all summer" crisis
I don’t know if it’s just me, but every time school ends and I start writing a bucket list, nothing comes up. Okay, maybe I was too dramatic. Of course I write down things like going to the beach, riding a bike, swimming, eating ice cream - the usual stuff. And then I’m out of ideas. I go on Pinterest and find two or three more things to write down. But the problem is that these are the things I would do anyway. It doesn’t matter if I write them on my bucket list or not. An


What if I told you there’s a secret that the best learners already know?
The “secret” is called active recall. What is active recall and why does it work? Apparently, it’s the secret behind actually remembering things (not just pretending you do before a test). Scientifically speaking, it’s a “learning method that strengthens long-term memory by forcing the brain to retrieve information from your memory instead of passively reading notes” . That’s the boujee scientific way to explain it. But let’s be honest. You just sit there, staring into spa
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