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my academia barbie study routine

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my academia barbie study routine  💌 listen in lectures, professors are known for repeating important information, as well as bolding the info in their powerpoints. if they mention a chart, reading, or video that they think you should watch, watch it. i handwrite my notes using notability  on my iPad, it helps me retain the info and it's an active way to learn.  💌 flashcards! repetition is very important. i use digital flashcards on quizlet, they're quick and easy to make and i don't have to deal with my hand cramping up after making hundreds of cards. i make a 'class' on quizlet for the course i'm in, and a folder for each exam. then i go through the decks daily until the information is memorized.  💌 the method i use is a combination of spaced repetition and active recall .  the first few days i'm introduced to my course info is when i study the most, then i'll take a day off for my brain to get a chance to forget. i'll study again the next day t...

Quick ADHD and study tips

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 Quick ADHD and study tips:  "Who cares if i'm pretty if i fail my finals?!??!?!"  ⁎ ˚ ˚୨୧⋆。˚ ⋆ ✲゚*。 💌 Do the minimum. Don't do any more than the school expects you to do. Don't overwork yourself trying to become an expert on every topic ever, making every project a perfect masterpiece. --> "i"ll just do this quickly" method. Do the minimum. What's the least you can for for this topic?, the easiest, most minimalist, "laziest" solution possible? Do it. It helps to get started. (exactly what I did here.) 💌 Adjust your routine to a radio's broadcasting schedule (background music and "company" aka chatter in the background) 💌 Pomodoro timers really comes in a clutch. (it plays white noise, and makes me miss the sound of rain the breaks XD)  💌 Switch from Word to a notepad, a colored paper, google translator, diary etc, write your essay there. It will help you memorize faster and get process the information better. 💌 ...