How to Study Effectively: 8 Advanced Tips - College Info Geek

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[@raveleijntv]

everytime i need to study i start by procrastinating by watching how to study better videos.

[@TS-lg6en]

+mlpSpiritCross haha

[@VivianKuvare11]

+mlpSpiritCross Exactly what i'm doing right now

[@McPlaySpot]

same omg..

[@renovashyn2078]

+mlpSpiritCross literally me right now LOL

[@smellsfishi]

same

[@malalalalalala]

i should study but instead i've been watching videos about how to study more effectively for like the last 2 hours.

[@YukiKunikida]

+Max Mustermann same ._./

[@AksharaPrasadRED]

+Max Mustermann you were procrastinating about procrastinating. Procrastination inception strikes

[@larsraiden]

Yeah I'm with ya

[@wartortle577]

+Max Mustermann Same here right now -_-

[@Freesoulikram]

+Max Mustermann saame here :3

[@mybubbles5552]

I'm watching this video because I'm procrastinating but I'm still trying to be productive. :D

[@zelzapikaro6113]

Same.Honey..Same

[@atiliomoran8109]

This is my mood right now

[@loserprime4324]

I’m watching for my benifit

[@Nayshjin]

I m watching, cause studying was too boring for me

[@emmaevans5671]

Catherine Sebring Ive always called this "Proactive Procrastination"

[@weexuanneo860]

Summary: 1. Corson Technique 1. Pinpoint EXACTLY where the confusion is 2. Use spaced repetition software to promote Spaced Repetition 1. Wanikani 2. Anki 3. Method of Loci - memory palace technique! 1. Imagine walking through a house with information plastered all over the walls. Walk through the same route during recall. 4. Hack Akrasia - working against Procrastination 1. Get commitment devices (Beeminder) 2. Short-term rewards 5. Improve the Pomodoro Techniques 1. Experiment with the Time Intervals (e.g. 45-15) 2. Write down distractions on a piece of paper 6. When learning, use both focused and diffused thinking 1. Focused thinking only uses Prefrontal Cortex; good for problems you already know or understand 2. Hence, use diffused thinking to help with learning 7. Gauge your classes (match speed at which professor move + speed that you understand) 1. Pre-read lecture notes 2. Ask questions 8. Start problem sets ALONE 1. When your friend solves a problem that you couldn’t solve, you’ll listen to their answer and say “I kind of get it.” Not good enough.

[@hippityhopotus7475]

Lol. I’m way too lazy to read all this. I’ll just listen to the 13 min video.

[@victory4333]

Tnks

[@shishirgairola889]

you are amazing... summarized it perfectly.

[@dudeco93]

The real mvp although the video wasnt that bad either :P but still you da real mvp

[@user-tp2gp6ke9f]

Thank you for saving my time 😣 done with all this youtube views and money stuff

[@andrewcurley5006]

I used the gummy bear technique. Now I have a 4.0 GPA... And Type II Diabetes.

[@lucasglacerda]

+Andrew Curley but you smart tho, right?

[@andrewcurley5006]

Lucas Gama I tell myself that to battle the depression from developing the diabetes.

[@stanleysouverain3993]

+Andrew Curley r u serious,or joking

[@andrewcurley5006]

stanley Souverain I would have to be pretty sick to be joking about something like that. ;)

[@stanleysouverain3993]

Andrew Curley Thats what I was thinking too...but then again there are trolls out there and attention seekers...damned sorry to hear that,I knew it was a bad reward system when I saw it ,I was like nah ill get diabetes.

[@eslwinner]

Best tip ever: JUST DO IT!

[@JetZone47]

Is it ironic that I'm watching these videos as a form of procrastination? I should be working on college essays but instead I'm binge watching study tip videos...

[@karolinecelis1372]

Julian Lang True story.. :( I should had done my homework even though I don't wanna wait until the last day.

[@breemwah7898]

Julian Lang same

[@brijeshjayaswal4401]

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[@placeholder7873]

Watching these videos make your brain think that its doing something productive .

[@francesberry4366]

HAHAHHAAHA SO true.

[@stellaella9826]

the problem with the award system, is that i tend to give myself the reward regardless of whether or not i completed the task...

[@jonatanguitar]

Haha that's so me too! I remember I once rewarded myself with some sweets and ate too much, resulting in me not continuing the work. The solution? Punishing myself by eating more sweets, since eating sweet isn't good for you. Wonderful logic system I had back then lol...

[@furryfari7904]

That ain't a problem with the system, 'tis a problem with you honey

[@luigirebollos9029]

Nice! Homework and Chill. Classic.

[@Thomasfrank]

+Luigi Rebollos almost as classic as the KZbin and Chill :P

[@selectjed1]

subscribed, starting college for the third freaking time, hope i dont let myself down

[@InternationalCoco]

Almost the same with me, my second time in college and I'm starting off better than the first time.

[@iiAngelic]

Don't let the past dictate your future. I believe in you!

[@kathysoiio]

+fuckgoogle+ same here.. but I think it´s better to notice what you don´t like while studying than after getting a degree and being stucked in a job which you eventually would start to hate.. it may seem like a waste of time now.. but in 20 years it won´t make much difference and you will be happy with your life!

[@ds37]

+fuckgoogle+ going to start for the second time, I'm with you man.

[@stannisbaratheon7985]

+fuckgoogle+ How's it going so far?

[@moodydolly]

This channel is a blessing, I'm 28 and decided to go back to shool (1st year japanese), I have been working very hard from september on, but around the end on october I got sick and felt I was working a lot but not really knowing if it was efficient or working, and I have to say I felt very discouraged and found myself doing less and feeling guilty about it. But thanx to this channel, I found out what I was doing right and what I was doing wrong so I know what to keep, and it makes me hopeful and enthusiastic again. So thank you VERY VERY much!

[@viplovezoad5523]

1. what dont u truly understand , pin point it. 2. spaces repetition software 3. method of loci.( visualisation wrt rooms of house) 4. akrasia - 1. commitment device 2. short term reward - movie/game 5. pomodoro , 45 mins 1 task only, 15 min break. 6. distraction note downs eg. urge to use phone / website 7. diffused or focused thinking - prefrontal cortex.

[@gianfrancow2850]

I almost destroyed my mouse when clicking on "subscribe" to your channel.You are a fucking genius.. the best coach around .

[@breakdancer100]

Finally!! Somebody else also believe in studying alone. I find others just piggy back off each others learning in a group studying and not really learn anything.

[@Thomasfrank]

Lester Dela Cruz true, plus whenever I tried to study with friends in college, we just ended up goofing off and messing with Duke Nukem soundboards. If you're gonna study in the group, it really helps to have people who have already put in some work beforehand.

[@xanderia9850]

I genuinely find it so comforting listening to your videos. And bonus in gaining more intellect than I ever would in my school life so

[@tbirch55]

Dynamite presentation and good detail for these advanced techniques. Regarding tip number one, asking the right question, this can also help others. As a graduate student, I stopped in the professor's office just before class and discussed my specific area of difficulty. The professor used my question to start off the class. I think he realized "if this guy doesn't get it, maybe others are confused as well."

[@Thomasfrank]

That's an excellent point! Half of my videos are inspired by singular questions, and I know professors get their ideas in a similar way.

[@Daubenton951]

You are kinda lucky! When I was in university, we were not allowed to ask questions before the class but rather after, and in 50% of cases, the teacher would tell you to send an email. As I go back to uni next year, I hope the system will be different! Your teacher is just a genius!

[@anonimosapiente11]

I was che only to make questions (a lot), result? The only who knows something, and now the only who answer to the questions I maked, (professors checks if the students remember, I maked the question and I remember the answer:). Listen,think,ask,understand,remember, use it in life. This method works.

[@happypineapple1004]

Hey Thomas. I'm writing from South Korea as a university student, in a foreign country, having culture shocks now and then and stuff, and then again trying to do my best at school, combining all of these factors... Anyway.. I simply and sincerely want to emphasize my gratitude for your work(tips) here. I cannot really express how grateful I am right now, but let me put it this way. Thank you, and God bless you.

[@leonardodavinci4259]

I think this is a great example of a pure form of kindness a human can do. Thanks Thomas for your time, research, and will to help and share knowledge ;)

[@raniab7585]

"Writing what disturbs you while studying" is a really good idea ! i will definitely try it. Thank you ! you're awesome :)

[@gabrielchristiannegre2715]

Watching this old video shows how much you've improved in your videos, thanks for the tips!

[@MrWalalaa]

come on we all know how to study. 95% of the people here started studying the day before the exam and realized they didnt have enough time to catch up 2 months of stuff so they look for a miracle method to study faster.

[@0123biteme]

+MrWalalaa Are you some kind of mind reading witch?!?!?!

[@MrWalalaa]

yeah

[@philippdrescher6012]

+MrWalalaa Everythings fine. I still got 2 Weeks ;D Kappa

[@ivanvladimir7309]

There are no miracle ways to pass an examination except you study very hard or you intend to hack the examination body or school websites. I will encourage you to read and pass your exams. Stop procrastinating because it is the mother of all F.

[@dayanapineda3433]

MrWalalaa lol that's so me 😂😂😂

[@MuchCocoa]

when I use the first method you mentioned, i actually end up solving it myself when I really think about it!

[@nathanbickel3916]

Hi Thomas, thank you so much for making these videos. I'm going into my freshman year of high school this year, and this channel is really encouraging that I won't get disorganized and sloppy by the second week in. Keep it up man, I and a lot of other people really appreciate you :-)

[@edytax766]

I usually watch videos on KZbin on double sped. No need for it here! You speak fast, getting to the point quickly and your advices are just great!

[@KostadinKody]

Subbed instantly. Can't believe I missed this channel till now!

[@defeatedwyvern]

The Method of Loci is incredibly tedious and time consuming, but it's brilliantly effective. I used the method when I was taking up Plant Taxonomy and we had to be able to identify 500 - 700 species of plants in the field (plants' morphology change much depending on different factors which makes the subject incredibly hard and is feared upon in our college) including their scientific and family names by the end of the semester. Thanks to this tip, remembering latin names came easy. Thanks for the info by the way, I'll try implementing the other techniques in my studies.

[@cozakokotano6448]

I owe you my life, this channel was one of the reasons my life changed for the better, I love this channel. Keep going, brother.

[@reivalentina7293]

Where has this Chanel been all my lifee 😭😭 I honestly think you don't realise how much you've helped me and not just with my studying omg thankyou

[@NataliaAntunes1991]

Great tips! Unfortunately for me, I memorize things much faster by writing things down on paper, technology- in that sense- gets in my way a lot.

[@Yurilicious90]

same here! I have to keep rewriting info so time consumindg.

[@Johanneslol11]

Intresting I hear that a lot but for me this does not work at all. When I wrote it down I am like... What did I just wrote down?....

[@shanaynayokeil6553]

omg me too! lol

[@a.g.hendrix6672]

+Natalia Antunes With the amount of information we have to deal in the modern world, you just can't afford paper-based systems anymore. This is not an opinion, this is fact. The sooner you make the transition, the better.

[@Yurilicious90]

A. G. Hendrix I just recently bought the boogie board it was $10 you write on it and it has the capacity of 50,000 pieces of paper.

[@aishahm647]

Hey Tom, thanks for all these great tips! I'm currently trying to find a pomodoro interval that works for me... I was also interested in what you said about focused thinking vs diffused thinking, I'd love to learn more about that actually. Your videos are really a huge help to me and my life right now, so thank you :D

[@tracyelee64]

I appreciate this information. I'm an older, old as dirt student, and these suggestions have given me ideas that will help me be a better student, and more prepared for the next semester. Thank you for your time and effort in putting this video together. Excellent.

[@lionking-ig5yi]

Mnemonics and Loci are two effective techniques that works for me. Three years ago I hate memorization but now.. I love it!

[@sauryashrestha2046]

I appreciate your hard work and effort put into these videos😊😊😊

[@Evija3000]

I'm already using Anki to learn French and Russian. Love it. And if I make one side of the "card" a picture, it almost feels like I'm playing a game not studying. But it is effective nevertheless.

[@muhammadhunzla690]

a great study tip that is to analyze the topic before being taught in the class...which has already been explained in the video and trying to recognize the misunderstandings alone is pretty good tecnique.

[@jimstormcrow]

It is quite fascinating how much you have smoothed out in your presentation since you made this.

[@danielcastellanos2541]

I've found that quizlet has tremendously helped me with my studying.

[@Thomasfrank]

Liam Tanglao cool! I'll check it out :)

[@ilTHfeaa]

Quizlet has helped me so much

[@relaxingrecords]

awesome video, love these tips

[@Thomasfrank]

+relaxingrecords - Relaxing Study Music - thanks!

[@CiaranLucas]

Hey Thomas, just wanted to say this was autoplaying in the background, and I have to say, the glow up is real. Everything from scripting to production quality, it's really great to see how much you've learned and implemented over the years. :) I know I sound patronising as hell, but it's well intentioned!

[@saionjisan]

Your chanel is the best one I've ever seen for this kind of tips...this are perfect, clear, concise and great research. Thank you soooo much!

[@xaero212]

I'm speechless... what an awesome video, amazing techniques. I am really sad how little I knew about learning itself when I went to college!

[@Thomasfrank]

bgn thanks! If you're learning more now, it's all good - college is just one chapter of your life. The learning never ends :)

[@xaero212]

Thomas Frank I always wondered why is it that I can't remember this and that, for examply in Biology! It's because I wasn't using any, literally any of Your techniques. Man, I have a lot of catching up to do.

[@alizakhan2989]

Quite honestly its like i am speechless.... I have seen alot of videos relating study tips but this one is motivating, inspiring and informative. Thankyou so much for the video. SUBSCRIBED!

[@Thomasfrank]

aliza Khan thank you!

[@allanlam7669]

I like the tip about breaking a problem down into sentences, and being able to pin point where a problem is specifically. Also, I like the concept of focused versus diffuse thinking and it's relation to the promo door technique. I also agree with your suggestion to use a calendar reminder tool, especially now that I am aware of akrasia and increasingly spaced intervals for better recall. Thank you.

[@annamariadonato6523]

These are some of the most diverse tips I've seen. Great job! I'm a subscriber now.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Hey, Thomas. Just want to say thanks for the video. I'm a professor; I use this and a few of you other videos in my college classes. I like them because, as you say, many techniques given in college texts and classes aren't that effective. You use many that I use, and then some. It's great that they are available online for ease of access and use. You can tell by the number of views and subscribers you have that these techniques exist in the, as I say, no BS zone. Well done!

[@PrathmeshBagul23]

Resp. Sir, What are your suggestions for a freshman in college studying Econ(H)?

[@zacharycox4349]

I read your bio, you spelled gaming "gameing", doubt you're a professor

[@CuriosityRover77]

It really pisses me off that school's force you to learn a million things but neglects to teach you *how* to learn them...

[@cassandrafitzpatrick4069]

Thanks man for do ing the leg work on this. Major props.

[@jenniferyoungberg3115]

I'm watching this video to help give me ideas for my younger high school students. They've never really been taught to study and they've got ACT/SAT coming up. I really appreciate these techniques and will be making an activity for students to do as they go along with the video.

[@mapabarragan9270]

I love this video! Thank you so, so much for all the research that went into making it, it has been incredibly useful.

[@Thomasfrank]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful :)

[@juliahormayer7255]

The last tip is so useful! I actually never thought of it that way ..

[@siddhartha9991]

+Ismonoff fuck off

[@zaki2iftin531]

Julia Hörmayer let's study together

[@anonymouslyanonymous1037]

Siddhartha Mishra I agree

[@benmartinez3591]

Thank you for this video!! Studying has become a complicated area for me lately. I definitely will be applying some of these techniques to my routine.

[@HugoBessa]

One class left to finish college and I discover your channel. College would be so different with the stuff I learned in the last months. Thanks for the content!

[@jimmysan202]

Great channel, its my first video here and I already suscribe before the video ends

[@wolfqueen4636]

I've been using the method of loci for sometime without knowing it was a thing. I used it especially when I have to remember vocab words 15 mins before a quiz

[@Dr_anika_psychiatrist]

Wow, looking back to this video, I can see how far you have come

[@DeannaBeaudoin]

This was very helpful, I look forward to trying a few of these. Thank you!

[@Sure_fire_]

Kick ass X6 poster my man. That was my favorite back in the day.

[@ThaliaRam]

I really hit a wall when I was studying for my exams, this really helped. It's difficult to get studying but I find that when I actually get into it, it becomes much easier, but if I stop for like a day or 2, I find it really hard to get back into the groove.

[@Thomasfrank]

Thalia Ram thanks! I want to do a video soon on that specific problem - getting "into" studying. I see the same problem with doing other things (like going to the gym), and I've seen it called the problem of Ignition Costs. I'll see what I can dig up to help with that :)

[@patricias.1663]

Thomas Frank hope you get around to doing this vid soon :)

[@kevinsharadin765]

Thank you for the study tips. I learned a lot of tips from you that I have been looking for but wasn't sure how I would do them. You explained very clearly and imaginatively. My problem is my reading comprehension sucks and I don't absorb the material well. So I think your tips will help me a lot with that. I'll give it a shot! Thank you again!

[@nooshinsafari4493]

That was awesome Thomas, Thank you for doing this! your videos are all motivating and I am learning a lot from them!

[@ayaa5630]

Sometimes I record myself reading my notes and then I plug in my earphones and its gets in my head forever

[@karishmalal7128]

Dude , this really works. Been using your tips for a while and i got a GPA of 4.0 . Thanks btw.

[@dannywhite4238]

Having watched a lot of your more recent content it's really cool to see how the quality of your videos/presentation style has improved. This video is great and informative but I noticed you spoke much faster/seemed a bit nervous and stumbled over words. Not to mention less graphics between tips. Nowadays you strike me as more confident in your presentations and always make the videos entertaining. To me it's a testament to how you seek to improve the quality of your videos and continue to do so successfully, thanks for the great content and showing me the importance of always striving for improvement!

[@vedicapproach8105]

Fantastic content, brother! Thank you for your commitment to excellence and sharing!

[@pickupvillage]

Karim Benzema giving studying tips

[@AzulAtari]

what did you just say about me!

[@shakurmorgan4052]

pickupvillage hahaaha

[@rooost9856]

Lmao

[@AyaanKhan-tb2ot]

Hala madrid

[@khwezelihleshongwe5271]

Madrid should sell you

[@XandriaRavenheart]

Subscribed! Finally someone with actual useful advice!

[@Thomasfrank]

Xandria Ravenheart thank you!

[@fabianwolting7565]

I used the cornell-notetaking system the first time ever in this video and there are even some immediate rewards! I stayed way more focused on the video, wasn't just passively listening. It's great!

[@arenzejeanette1120]

Fabulous is a habit app I use to "pull myself together". I have three routines I use everyday and of couse you decide for yourself how many and how long those is. Among my routines is "studying" and "reading". There is a timer that you can pause and play and i love that i can hear music while the app is active. Also it gives a little sound when you have been doing your habbit for i while so you don't have to look at your phone all the time and there is also a little icon that show how long you are in the progress. Good app for keeping yourself at work and for getting new habits 😊

[@Mintyoreos]

I wanna learn more about the focused and diffused thinking and how to alter the state of mind to do so. Since just turning away from stuff and walking around isn't always effective if your brain is being stubborn with the topic fresh at hand.

[@Thomasfrank]

ShoeLaccey Mintyoreos Staecey I'll definitely be diving more in-depth on that topic. I'll be going through A Mind for Numbers very thoroughly this summer, so stay tuned :)

[@BoilingHotCoffee]

At least I know how to remember the tips from this video now

[@istarzgirl]

You're awesome! Thank you so much :) I've been struggling in college right now, and it's making me lack so much confidence in my academic career. Thanks for the tips.

[@mikemansour4634]

As always high quality advanced tips , you really respect your audience, You saved me tons of time and effort to research such productivity tips

[@rafaelsoriajr]

U must be a straight A student. omg your brain is awesome. thanks for the help

[@ivoldemort4273]

Thank you sooooooooooooooo much!!!I'm using every single tip and it WORKS!

[@Thomasfrank]

Shiloh Hunte no problem!

[@raynchang]

i want to end my habit of pracastinating every week because it makes me feel unfunctional and always tired. now im about to start a semester i want this to be an opportunity so i found your channel and ive been wathcing tons of your videos and ive also been reading your book 😉 ive learned a lot and hope to apply these techniques one step at a time. thanks so much!

[@danellerazmataz2889]

Thank you!! This was way more helpful than other videos I've looked up!

[@Thomasfrank]

Ashlyn - you can find WankiKani at wanikani.com, though I believe it's still in beta and only accessible to people who subscribe to TextFugu, which is their online Japanese textbook (an excellent resource).

[@cibrincatheadd]

subscribed. Finally found someone that has excellent tips and advice. Thank you

[@BackpackerSaiful]

Thomas Frank nice tips.. get more tips search on google this term elumpa simple studying alchemist

[@lihanlihan5152]

Thomas Frank Hi I love this video, particularly the advice for core skills . Another resource I also found helpfull for how to improve study skills was Elumpa Simple Studying Alchemist - it should be on google if you need it

[@lihanlihan5152]

Thomas Frank awesone video..Hi I love this video, particularly the advice for core skills . Another resource I also found helpfull for how to improve study skills was Elumpa Simple Studying Alchemist - it should be on google if you need it

[@s.k.8333]

+Thomas Frank I know japanese. yay.

[@pukulsrod3070]

THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME STUDY!!! I have exams coming up and this was such a great help!!!!

[@Thomasfrank]

Pukuls Rod glad I could help :)

[@vanessas.5046]

thanks for that! helpful and insightful! i was glad you raised the point about the professor going to quick cause im having that problem - sadly he isnt the most open person to questions and pre-reading the info beforehand is a bit tricky too but definitely good points made!

[@ryanreid9603]

Thanks for the info my man. Really enjoy your content.

[@Fadic4]

I really want to get into the car industry as an electrical engineer but I always struggle with math. Just started physics for the first time ever In my life. Past two years I havnt been good in college. I have 3 days off from work compared to last year when I was working full time (60 hours) now I'm only working 4 days. I get worried. But this video looks like it'll help

[@bestinaz1379]

i was so done with those ' plan your study sessions ' ' listen to fun music ' ' put chocolate between passages ' and the i realised that i use loci on my history class . i CAN'T do history :D so i put a gossip scene in my head then i tell everyone i know trying to make it funnier and cleaner as i go . and it works A LOT

[@juliedothething]

These are AMAZING tips! It really goes to show how much research you've done into these techniques, and it shows you've really put them to use! I've been searching all over KZbin looking for a video that offers good study tips and, you're right, they're all very basic compared to this! Thank you so much for all the videos! A side question: If diffused thinking is more effective learning new material, then should this method be implemented during classroom lectures? If so, how should one go about doing this?

[@jdryak]

Wonderful explanation! Thanks! Hope more people watch these helpful videos. Thmas is wonderfully eloquent and presents the ideas in a clear and organized fashion. I am full of admiration.

[@marcomeme4875]

>watches how to study videos so I can start studying >never learns how to study >never starts studying

[@amberchen2416]

what do you suggest to do on study breaks? previously in high school i would go on my phone, but then my 15 min break would turn into an hour

[@Cazaril]

I would set a timer, and get yourself in the habit of going back to work as soon as the timer goes off. You can literally do anything, just make sure you aren't doing anything study related in those 15 minutes. I would suggest walking around as you were just sitting for a while. Maybe do some chores, eat a snack, talk to someone, or check your phone if you want. Just relax your mind on your break by doing tasks that soothe the brain rather than challenge it.

[@tbirch55]

I would not recommend talking to others. Do something that requires a moderate degree of physical/mental energy on a specific task. I use such breaks to organize my work space -- or just a specific area of it.

[@nuwang2381]

Probably walk around and take a breather. After like the 2 hour mark all I can do for 5 minutes is lay in bed and try to refresh myself xD

[@afiqahpika1]

Your videos always give me motivation to start doing something!

[@lailajamilasmith]

These ideas are really helpful. Thanks for sharing them. Subbed.

[@MalcamPrasad]

This is Gold!! U may have just saved my uni life. Ur the best.

[@Thomasfrank]

Malcam Prasad thank you! I'm glad I could help :)

[@marknelson3458]

Hello, nice to meet you here

[@MichaelH__J]

Just had to sub, thx man

[@Thomasfrank]

Michael Atwood thank you!

[@Imanelhag]

this is so useful! you literally changed my entire lifestyle!! thank you a lot Thomas!

[@Wintokki]

Extremely informative and helpful video! Although I recently graduated college, all these tips are still helpful for any future learning. Definitely subscribed when you used your life examples of learning Japanese. Looking forward to checking out more of your helpful tips and videos! Thanks Thomas Frank!

[@FavJam]

What did the librarian say to the students? Read more

[@gioia8612]

FavJam loll

[@aidenwatler7153]

FavJam I tapped the bottom of that comment.

[@JK-nv6cj]

Jajaja u got me

[@davidjames666]

I click on read more, but it's not showing the punchline. This joke is a flop.

[@mauve9266]

😂

[@hannahrhodes6143]

"Bring your cat to class to reduce stress and so you get to meet the nice folks at Animal Control" That cracked me up straight away 😂

[@marknelson3458]

Hello, Nice to meet you here

[@jamezbuddz]

Thanks so much for the advice. Keep it up!

[@DR-ef2qb]

Wow! Your very first tip had my mind reeling. My God! Way to man, you just get a new sub.

[@russellgilmore2721]

Computer science grad working on masters in computer science.. Okay. For people in stem... This is what I have for you. Sacrifice everything. If college is not the worse 4 years of your life. The rest of your life will be. Work. Every. Single. Day. Take ten years off your life expectancy. Find the right people.. This is big. Hang out with the right people. This takes a degree of sense here. You need to hang out with the best if you want to be the best. Be honest. Suffer. Never give up. Study tips? Memorization? Nahhhhh.. Stem is about understanding, having passion, and kicking ass.

[@ChrisM-im1pw]

Same major what languages should I learn first

[@russellgilmore2721]

My advice to you is this.. If you are in your freshmen or sophomore year you should really look into what interests you in the field. I say this because soon you will not have the time to pursue what you want. Your personal projects will suffer greatly.. but that is the price that must be given. If I had to say though.. I would look at maybe some web technologies. That is only because my own path had lots of opportunities for me to make some side cash doing these things. CS does not really expose us to web development.. but.. it is becoming more and more a job only we can do.

[@ChrisM-im1pw]

+Russell Gilmore yeah that's what am trying to do but I don't know what am really interested in and I don't know people who can help me know about the field

[@MicaelaB.]

Wow! That is very inspirational!😊

[@WingedSpanner]

Thank you so much

[@joethejo-ker9480]

I think you should have elaborated a bit more on how to actually apply diffused thinking to studying? I mean what does that look like when I'm studying

[@AnuRMusicVideos]

Yeah, I still have no idea how to apply diffused thinking. I kind of know what it is from watching this video, but how do I actually use it?

[@mikeshpillay7990]

This was really helpful. Unfortunately I was educated in a time when repetition was the way to learn, there was no major emphasis on other methods. Thank you for this vid.

[@georgetello2203]

I really enjoyed this Thomas. Thanks! I am going to implement these study techniques.