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dimbulb · 09-03-2003, 06:23 AM

well, after I've learnt the hard way, here's what i've observed for courses where i've done well.

1) Attend lectures. (sounds stupid, but so true)
2) Stay awake during lectures. (even more stupid, but I noticed a negative correlation between how early the class is, and how well i do.... if you wanna sleep or goof off in class, stay in bed, at least you get some sleep.)
3) Read the text, read it again. Flag parts that you don't understand.
4) Use your tuition fees wisely.Clarify points you don't know with your teaching assistant or the prof. I tend to ask TA's "mundane" questions, and save my 'deep' questions for the prof. Oh, and introduce yourself when talking to him. If he sees you regularly, and knows your name, you have a better chance of a good grade.
5) Write a brief summary of the textbook (and lecture notes if you have time).
6) And most importantly, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!! and then try out the rest of the problems in your text. I cannot emphasize this more. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!
7) Try to gain an understanding on a deeper level. Know how to do things by first principles. You forget things that you merely memorize, but if you know how it really works, it'll stay with ya.
8)For me, dorms and studying don't mix. Way too many distractions in the dorms. Stay in school or in the library until you're done studying. Dorms are for play, sleep and sex only.

09-03-2003, 06:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
dimbulb Riiiiight........	well, after I've learnt the hard way, here's what i've observed for courses where i've done well. 1) Attend lectures. (sounds stupid, but so true) 2) Stay awake during lectures. (even more stupid, but I noticed a negative correlation between how early the class is, and how well i do.... if you wanna sleep or goof off in class, stay in bed, at least you get some sleep.) 3) Read the text, read it again. Flag parts that you don't understand. 4) Use your tuition fees wisely.Clarify points you don't know with your teaching assistant or the prof. I tend to ask TA's "mundane" questions, and save my 'deep' questions for the prof. Oh, and introduce yourself when talking to him. If he sees you regularly, and knows your name, you have a better chance of a good grade. 5) Write a brief summary of the textbook (and lecture notes if you have time). 6) And most importantly, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!! and then try out the rest of the problems in your text. I cannot emphasize this more. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!! 7) Try to gain an understanding on a deeper level. Know how to do things by first principles. You forget things that you merely memorize, but if you know how it really works, it'll stay with ya. 8)For me, dorms and studying don't mix. Way too many distractions in the dorms. Stay in school or in the library until you're done studying. Dorms are for play, sleep and sex only.