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What would be something that would help me to be a better student in science?
I want to learn more about science
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Anell’s Answer
Hello Franklin,
In my first year in college, I struggled with my 1st official college science class, Bio 101. Despite being an introductory course, it was known as one of the hardest classes on campus. I quickly learned that it was all about how I studied and internalized the material.
So I suggest taking a real inventory of how you learn information best. Do you need to write down the concepts and then paraphrase them with a friend? Do you need to contact your professor and have them explain some concepts a bit deeper? Do you need to reread the texts a few times and then come up with study cards? Science is a multi-layered subject requiring a multi-layered approach to better understand it. Reflect on how you learn best and reach out to your community for support! If you can write about a concept, talk about it, and apply it differently, you've made it sticky for yourself!
I hope this helps :)
In my first year in college, I struggled with my 1st official college science class, Bio 101. Despite being an introductory course, it was known as one of the hardest classes on campus. I quickly learned that it was all about how I studied and internalized the material.
So I suggest taking a real inventory of how you learn information best. Do you need to write down the concepts and then paraphrase them with a friend? Do you need to contact your professor and have them explain some concepts a bit deeper? Do you need to reread the texts a few times and then come up with study cards? Science is a multi-layered subject requiring a multi-layered approach to better understand it. Reflect on how you learn best and reach out to your community for support! If you can write about a concept, talk about it, and apply it differently, you've made it sticky for yourself!
I hope this helps :)
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Carolyn’s Answer
I'd love to suggest that you give science clubs a shot, beyond your regular studies. You'd be amazed at the wealth of knowledge you can gain by dedicating extra time to a particular subject and really diving into it outside the classroom. Plus, you might be pleasantly surprised by how much you can learn from your fellow students. In a more laid-back environment, people often feel more comfortable stepping up, asking questions and sharing their personal knowledge.