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Exam in 3 days, don't know what to do.

I have dropped this class two times and failed it once. I am around 80% complete with my degree and this class is a prerequisite to most of the other classes. I have had bad anxiety and depression for years and am on day 10 with no relapse from my addiction. I finally saw a psychiatrist and got some medication. When I am not taking the medication I get super anxious and have many panic attacks thinking about anything, but will study in between them. When I am on the medication, it does calm me down but I just feel tired and have no desire to study at all.

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2024/11/09
20:49 UTC

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How I made an Academic Comeback? (it was easy)

I was struggling with my grades from a long time but in my last exams i scored 92%. I went from 55% to 92% in three months and heres how.
I stopped focusing on study hours and instead started focusing on study quality. I used to think If i study for long hours ill get the results for sure but i was soo wrong.

The more time I give myself to complete a task, the more comfortable I get. If you want to score good get out of your comfort zone. What you do in 2 hours, do it half an hour. And you CAN do it. You are physically and mentally capable of it. The only thing/person whos stopping you is YOU. so just dont.

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2024/11/09
19:56 UTC

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2024/11/09
19:42 UTC

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How to create an effective study plan that I can stick to and follow for the rest of the school year?

For some context, I am a S4 pupil that is doing national 5's this year and I can't stick to my current study plan. I have my midterms in January and I need to pass them. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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2024/11/09
19:27 UTC

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Anki helped me so much!

I'm taking a intro biology course where there is no "homework" assignments that are worth points. Essentially there's just the exams, in class assignments and occasional class quizzes ( 6 points each). I'm taking two other hard courses, where there **is** graded assignments/homework that are higher priority for me, so I really feel no incentive to read textbook and do recommended pre assignments before lecture, even though I know I should. What I'm trying to get at is that its very easy to get behind in content.

I end up going to lecture clueless. I hate sitting there while not understanding anything, and there's so much discussion with lecture groups which sucks when you're super behind in content. I ended up skipping several class periods and missing out on the class assignment and quiz points, sometimes to study for this very class lol. In hindsight, this was a bad idea as it dragged my grade down a good bit. But in the moment, I felt like it was a better use of my time.

The first exam, I literally just studied for one day (horrible, I know. I had a calc exam 2 days before which I was studying for until the last minute), and I got a 55%, yikes. Majority of that day was spent getting caught up on the textbook and writing notes, and making quizlet flashcards. Then I tested myself with the quizlet flashcards for a few hours.

Second exam, I utilized anki!! (thanks, sister). I started 8 days before exam, learning all of the content for the first time. I genuinely didn't touch any of the content since exam 1, I was that behind.

I read the textbook section for each corresponding lecture period, and the lecture slides, and made cloze deletion anki flashcards for both. I also asked chatgpt to make anki cloze deletion cards based on learning objectives for each class period. These were very important, because alongside general memorization questions, a good amount of test questions asked **why** or **how**certain processes occurred, which these sanki cards covered. I made a subdeck for each general topic that would be tested on the exam, and every day, especially the days leading up to exam I just spammed the anki cards.

With this method, I got an 85%! I'm content with this score, it is a huge improvement. I just wish I did this for the first exam, maybe I could have gotten an A in the course if I didn't bomb that exam. Either way, now that I realized the trick to digest all of this information with Anki, I'm less stressed about this class. Although, going forward I will aim to read the textbook+make anki cards before class, so I'm not as clueless during lecture.

So, if there's anyone in the same position taking a biology (or other memorization heavy class) that feels like they're too behind in content to do well, you're not!! Anki, the cloze deletion cards in particular, can save you.

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2024/11/09
19:11 UTC

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Studying with ChatGPT4

Does anybody actually paid for ChatGPT4o to study? I’m really interested like I can speak to chat and other stuff.

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2024/11/09
18:46 UTC

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How can i make an academic comeback

I have around 90 days left for my final exam. I am an average student but this time i want to top. mostly my subjects are theory based how to finish them fast?

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2024/11/09
18:42 UTC

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Im currently studying for the SAT and coming across some problems with understanding an simple concept like percentages and ratio word problems

How can I better understand how to solve them , at this point I feel like I am brainlessly studying for the memorization of it.

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2024/11/09
18:24 UTC

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I'm having a hard time trying to study at all

I'm addicted to my phone, very much, maybe too much. Even when I try to go and study I just really don't have any motivation to do it and go back to using phone. It's been tough only studying for exams on the day before.

Since this is a common problem, I would be grateful to get any advice regarding this.

I can't seem to find any motivating force at all, even after being insulted for days by people, even I can't feel any motivation to drive to me try to study.

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2024/11/09
17:41 UTC

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How to study a lot of information in less time?

I'm currently a nursing student. Just started an 8 week class and have to read a minimum of 5 chapters each week (this week is 8 chapters). I don't read the text book I usually use it to dive deeper into what's already on the PowerPoints. I'm trying to change how I study because I'm not doing as well on the tests as I want. I'm using mind mapping (I go into more detail on my mind maps since I'm not taking notes otherwise). This class is completely online.

Anyway, my biggest issue is how long all of it takes. To do the mind maps and go into detail so that I actually understand the material takes hours to do and that's just for one chapter. It's taken me over 4 hours for one chapter which really isn't possible for me to get through the rest of the chapters I need to... I really don't have time to do this but I don't know how else to learn the material. During the week I'm busy with my other nursing classes and clinicals which is why I want this stuff for this online class to be done on the weekend...I also work on the weekend. At this point I'm not sure what to do...Is there a way to go deeper and understand more without it taking hours per chapter? I don't mind spending hours studying I just don't want my hours to be spent on one chapter alone. Any advice on how to get a deeper understanding without it taking hours or am I just SOL?

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2024/11/09
17:19 UTC

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What happened to me

Something inside me was dead for years. I feel so empty with life. I dont know everything feels like so much work. I feel tired all the time.i couldn't able to concentrate on anything. Something was clearly wrong inside me. I feel so tired mentally. I feel like I'm trapped somewhere but dont know where and how to escape. When I get frustrated, I go out for a walk or cycle at night thinking, I don’t care even if the world ends this very moment. I feel like nothing in this world could make me feel alive. I still don't know what true happiness means, I never felt content with my life. But I'm not sad either. I often randomly breakdown into tears, but that's not sadness. I dont know what it is. Is it out of tiredness? I even moved out of my home place and even country, but still that eerie silence inside me is there. I thought I'll slowly heel from whatever is killing me inside, but no matter what it still sleeps inside me. I feel very tired of this mundane routine. I feel emotionally and mentally exhausted in every aspect of life. What it is that could make this life more bearable? I don't struggle much with my daily life, I have good food, place to stay, career and studies to look after but I have no energy at all. Im curious that anyone in this world ever feels the same way as I am. People around me have all kinds of problems to complain about but for me there is so much to say but can't with words. Will I ever heal? What is wrong with me?

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2024/11/09
17:14 UTC

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More practical knowledge

I always believed if schools taught us practical knowledge more it would be more fun studying, like how to do taxes, how to start a business, social skills, play instruments, philosophy etc.

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2024/11/09
17:01 UTC

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Day 3

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2024/11/09
16:30 UTC

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Lack of concentration and bad decisions are ruining my life.

Yesterday I wanted to control myself and not go on Reddit while I was studying, I tried everything, but it was impossible and I had to grab the tablet and make a post about something that was on my mind.

Also, almost every time I'm studying I start thinking about other things or start imagining dumb things (like me being rich), once my hand was shaking and I had to leave earlier than usual (yes, I have a schedule but it's not always followed).

Worst of all, I believe that even though I'm only 18, I won't be able to change these bad habits and that I'll be the same failure for the rest of my life.

It's horrible and I'm having problems because of it, but I don't know if it's something psychological or if it's me being irresponsible (I think it's the second option).

I know I'm going to fail in life because I'm a fat idiot with no friends but I'd like to know if lack of concentration is curable, thank you.

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2024/11/09
16:17 UTC

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Biglaang Exam

haha diko na alam gagawin ko sa biglaang exam, Andami naming events and activities na sayaw need pa ulitin sa final. Ng bigla nalang nag annouce na sa monday na exam pero Tuesday exam namin. Di na nga makakapag review ang malala pa ay 8 subject itatake namin sa isang araw na yun, Yung exam talagang biglaan kasi may hinahabol daw na events ang school na pinapasukan ko... and l literally don't know what to do sa Monday may practice pa ulit kami sa sayaw which is aerobics dahil need din daw ipasa thru video nalang daw before exam sobrang nagpapanic na ako to the point na l know wala na akong patutunguhan all of my exams are maibabagsak ko na lalo na at trying hard lang ako at hirap ako mag review dahil slow learner ako... ewn ko nalang tlga sa kalalabasan.

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2024/11/09
16:15 UTC

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How much time is needed for effective studying?

I'm beginning my last year of high school next year and I want to make the most of any free time I have to study.

How many hours of studying is effective? When I search on Google it says 3-4hrs but our principal said 6hrs is good. I feel 3-4 is too little (due to the bulky subjects I take) but also feel that 5-6 is too much (I feel lazy after like 2hrs and if I go on break, I don't know when I'll get back to studying)

How do I tackle this problem?

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2024/11/09
15:44 UTC

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How can I make an academic comeback ?

When I was a child I was a really good student. I only start studying for exams before a week but still I always got good scores , even though I can't concentrate on things for too long ( I think I've ADHD) and I'm bad at maths too . Everyone thought that I'm naturally gifted .....
Then came lockdown , after that my ADHD or whatever it is has gone worse , now I'm in final year of high school.
I can't study at all , I don't find anything interesting and it is really really hard for me to focus on things for more than 15 minutes and I scored really average marks on my previous year ( here the final scores = sum of the scores from two years of high school) and at this point I think I won't get into any uni
I've like 3 more months left to prepare for my finals
So please help me ?

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2024/11/09
15:16 UTC

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Alternatives to StudyStream?

StudyStream is a website where you can turn your camera on (or keep it off but then what's the point) and see others working. You can encourage them and write down your goals, tasks or just few words to accompany your feed.

I used to use it awhile back but stopped because I didn't have access to a laptop. I recently joined back in and found out that you have to now pay to use it for more than 1 hour daily!

Do you know any alternatives I could use? I just like to work with people "around" so I feel pressured to actually do stuff :( I still use it because I enjoy how it's built but it makes me mad that it just turns itself off after one hour when I strive to do more.

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2024/11/09
14:57 UTC

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What should I do ?

So basically I got into computer science engineering in India .

I have 20+ backlogs , no notes , nobody takes me in group projects , out of syllabus questions.

I have lost all hope and these days I am just going for attendance ?

How can I make an academic comeback ?

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2024/11/09
12:54 UTC

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Day 3/30

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2024/11/09
12:13 UTC

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2024/11/09
11:49 UTC

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Regain study passion

I'm 22M due to internal household issues and a bipolar manic episode I lost focus on my studies but I'm now back to the journey.

Can you guys guide me how to build my focus fast after this dark phase of mine ?

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2024/11/09
11:09 UTC

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What should I do????

I will sit for my final exam of my high school in January 2025 and I’m completely panicking and clueless.

For my final exam, all the 4 memorising subjects that is coming out are from my previous grade and current grade means two years of syllabus. This includes Biology,Chemistry,physics and history.

I have 53 days till I take my exams and tbh I’m not very familiar with most of the chapters including this and last year’s.

What should I do?? Memorise each chapter quickly and do the exercise for them individually or do model papers while revising ?

I’m thinking cuz if I do them individually I can understand each chapter more but if I do model papers I can get the revise every chapter at the same time…

I don’t wanna waste any more time so i want to use my time effectively. Please give me any suggestion as to how to ace this test. 🙏🙏🙏

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2024/11/09
09:59 UTC

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I'm obsessed with the thought of studying but when I sit down, I want to do anything else.

Hi lovely people. I've been having this issue for quite some time now, where when I'm not studying, it's really all I think about. I daydream about the satisfaction of having everything done and dusted, with me doing practice questions, making notes and doing practice exams. Yet when I sit down, after 2-3 hours (with breaks included) my brain goes brrrr and I'm on reddit. I can study without distractions, and I can do really good quality study. I'm never distracted in class, but when something minor happens to me, i.e waking up after 7:30am on a weekend, I end up wasting a lot of time.

It's so annoying, because I do have the capablity to grind, but I'm not as resilient as I need to be. It's my final year I need to score well to get into my desired course.

Thank you guys for reading, typing this out makes me feel a bit better.

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2024/11/09
08:54 UTC

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Daily Accountability Thread - November 09, 2024

Hi everyone! This is the Accountability Thread where people can list what they need or want to accomplish today and have everyone else help keep you accountable to do them. So, in general, a post will look like this:

Things I have to get done today:

1: Post Accountability Thread

If I had more to do that I had not completed I would list them and update this when these things were complete.

Also, if I saw someone doing something that I happen to be well-educated or have some sort of expertise in I can offer support or help on the topic/task.

The thread is a versatile one, use it in a way that helps you and others stay on task!

Happy studying!

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2024/11/09
06:00 UTC

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Studying for bootcamp

I have 3-4 days till i leave for bootcamp and i have to remember 11 different rules, 20 different ranks give or take, and my sailors creed. what would be the best way to go at this. i believe i can remember it all i just want to be as efficient as i can with it knowing i only have about 4 days to remember.

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2024/11/09
04:57 UTC

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Day 16

Graphics is soo hard to learn, I just hope I wont fucking fail in the exam... like wtf...

https://preview.redd.it/qgetq6lkhszd1.png?width=295&format=png&auto=webp&s=7d32c18270c0ed13a51e88dfe16b980c072e1dfc

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2024/11/09
02:45 UTC

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degree transfer into physio

my questions is this: im currently studying an exercise science degree. Wanting to be a physiotherapist. I believe I can transfer into a physio program now that I have one year of a science degree. Should I stay and complete ex sci or leave and jump straight into physio?  My options are (same school) transfer to a ‘movement / physio masters degree’. I could also switch unis and do bachelor level physio but that school is 1 hour each way.

Staying in my current degree or changing to physio still will take me approx 3.5-4 years to complete (undergrad and post grad). The main motivation is that I do not want to be in the fitness industry after working as a personal trainer in the past.  Thank you for helping me. ps- loved being a personal trainer, left to study as its always been a goal. also money not always great as a trainer

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2024/11/09
02:32 UTC

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I'm way too behind in my studies

I'm an international student in Italy and started my studies here mid September.

I unfortunately have been suffering from depression for a very long time and it has affected my studies. I do take medicine for it and have been so for more than 3 years.

I'm more than 3 weeks behind in all my subjects.

Do I have enough time to catch up? Lecturing end in about 5 weeks from now. However, I plan to take my first two exams are on Jan 24, and Jan 29. The other two on Feb 5th and Feb 11.

In italy there is no midterms, quizzes or homeworks, at least not in my Uni. Attendance isn't required too. You get to choose your final exam date based on options provided by Uni.

I can take my exams as mentioned above or the other alternative: Exam one on Feb 5th Exam two on Feb 7th Exam three on Feb 11 Exam four on Feb 12

If I choose the first plan, then will have about 5 weeks of break (Christmas + no lectures period) to prepare for my exams and take my first on Jan 24. Otherwise I could have 6.5 weeks break to prepare and take my firsit exam on Feb 5th.

What should I do?

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2024/11/09
02:18 UTC

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