Cramming: studying by the seat of your pants
At university my life consisted of afternoon drinking, the occasional lecture and feverishly studying, having only cracked open the textbook a couple... Read More
‘Eastwooding’: the quick way to test and improve your understanding
When it comes to demonstrating comprehension of concepts or definitions, the gold standard is the ability to explain them to other people.... Read More
Swing and a miss: resitting exams with panache
Failing an exam is like being slapped in the face with a wet fish. It stinks and leaves us red faced. At... Read More
Write your own mnemonic in five minutes
Acrostics are the most common mnemonics that we encounter in day to day life. A good example is the sentence ‘Richard Of... Read More
How some simple changes DOUBLED my flashcard speed
Whilst using some flashcards recently, it struck me that the standard way of writing and studying them is so old and basic... Read More