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STFive things I never did during my student years… and why this saved me years of valuable energy
1️⃣ I never skipped exercise.
Exercise is essential. It improves focus, reduces stress, and enhances memory; it’s scientifically proven to be one of the best learning methods.
2️⃣ I never reread my summaries/lectures/notes repeatedly.
Rereading is passive, and while it feels efficient, it’s not. Instead, I used active recall, constantly testing myself until I could explain concepts without notes. Research shows that 84% of students use rereading as their primary study method, but it’s proven to be the least effective and efficient (meaning more time spent for worse results).
3️⃣ I never read entire books.
Professors rarely test you on every single page of a book. I focused on the 20% of key content that yields 80% of the learning results (Pareto principle). That’s efficient learning.
4️⃣ I never took notes in class.
I realized that dividing my attention between writing and listening was a trap. I actively participated in class discussions, asked questions, and then used effective learning tools like Oreate AI to organize my notes afterward. My favorite part of this tool is the deep research feature, which can deeply read and analyze all my learning materials, helping me summarize and synthesize information. Most importantly, it supports multiple languages! Not only English, finally there is a study tool for students of minority languages! The learning notes organized by Oreate AI can also be smart-edited, polished, rewritten, and de-AI-fied. I only regret not discovering this tool sooner.
👉 These choices helped me overcome procrastination, manage my time, and ultimately achieve excellent grades without sacrificing my health or social life.
If you’ve read this far, then this article is for you.
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