sunlighttbabe:

Tips on how to study a STEM subject, from a physics student

1. Go to class

Going to class and paying attention is key in this kind of subjects. I used to think that if I just read the notes I would understand the same, but this is a mistake. It took me way longer to grasp the concepts than if I had simply listened to my professor.

2. Understand the theory

I thought that jumping straight into doing exercises was easier to do and would prepare me for the exam, but this is a mistake. I found myself struggling with most problems just because I hadn’t understood the theory behind them.

3. Exercises

When you feel that you get the concepts you can jump into the exercises. Do as many as you can, and try to really understand where you make mistakes and how your teacher’s solutions differ from yours. I recommend you do them when the exam is close, so you have all of them fresh in your memory.

4. Practice exams

This is the last thing you should do before the exam, and it is optional, just do it if you are really pushing for that A. Pretend it’s a real one and it will really make you feel confident when the actual day comes.