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Is Medical School Just Memorization?

Is Medical School Just Memorization? (Explained for Beginners)

The mind-boggling medical concepts and difficult-to-visualize human body construction often tempt medical schools to focus on memorization instead of critical thinking. For years, the general public has believed that medical school is all about memorization. Students aspiring to be physicians or surgeons often get disheartened when they realize their memorization ability is not up to […]

7 Tips to Study More Efficiently

7 Tips to Study More Efficiently

The most efficient learning methods are counterintuitive. They defy common sense. There is nothing like a math person or a science guru; attitude is everything. It determines your eagerness to learn, and learning is through practice, visualization, and retrieval. Learning is acquiring new knowledge through study, experience, or teachings. It is a never-ending practice. On […]

What Is Active Recall and Passive Recall?

What Is Active Recall and Passive Recall?

Active recall and passive recall are learning strategies that can help retain information. The former refers to techniques that retrieve information from your brain, while the latter refers to the techniques that take in information from learning materials.  Although both are good techniques for learning and memory, active recall is a more effective way of […]

How To Improve Your Reading Comprehension In Business School

How To Improve Your Reading Comprehension In Business School

You can improve your comprehension through proper reading techniques like taking good notes, speed reading, and more. These techniques are learnable, and there are online courses that you can take. If you struggle through assignments in business school, it means your reading comprehension skills need improvement. With some tips and online courses, you can comprehend […]

How Can I Remember Everything I Study?

How Can I Remember Everything I Study?

According to competitive memorizers, visualization approaches and memory strategies help them retain vast information. Learners who employ memory techniques such as active recall or taking on a memory improvement course outperform those who do not. To retain ideas, concepts, and content for exam day, learners must employ memory when studying. While you shouldn’t cram for […]