Uni student and studying

Hi everyone,

I’m starting uni this year and going to study optometry. I’ve bought and iPad and I have a laptop too and I really don’t know how to take my notes. I was considering using OneNote and inserting the file printout of the ppt and annotating around it.

But I don’t know what else to do? Surely this wouldn’t be enough? I was thinking maybe I could do Flashcards during my commute etc, but Icl it’s time consuming. If I do make Flashcards, I’d love to use quizlet but apparently anki is better? But anki is so difficult to use like bruh.

Any who’s if anyone can give me advice I’ll be over the moon 🌝

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Original post by Anonymous

Hi everyone,
I’m starting uni this year and going to study optometry. I’ve bought and iPad and I have a laptop too and I really don’t know how to take my notes. I was considering using OneNote and inserting the file printout of the ppt and annotating around it.
But I don’t know what else to do? Surely this wouldn’t be enough? I was thinking maybe I could do Flashcards during my commute etc, but Icl it’s time consuming. If I do make Flashcards, I’d love to use quizlet but apparently anki is better? But anki is so difficult to use like bruh.
Any who’s if anyone can give me advice I’ll be over the moon 🌝

Hey there 😁

Congratulations on your successful application! 🤩

First and foremost, it's important to remember that everyone learns differently, and what works for one person may not necessarily work for you. The best way to find effective note-taking and revision methods is to experiment and discover what suits you best.

Personally, I found that annotating PowerPoint slides worked really well for me, as trying to take notes from scratch while keeping up with everything the lecturer says can be overwhelming. So, using slides as a base could be a great starting point.

As for flashcards, if you’re comfortable with Quizlet and it’s been effective for you, stick with it! There's no need to stress or waste time over learning a new app if Quizlet already works well. I’ve used it a few times and think it’s a great tool. However, I prefer creating my own testing questions based on my notes or textbooks, which helps me better understand and retain the material, as well as provides a solid revision tool for exams.

Ultimately, it's all about exploring different strategies and figuring out what works best for you!

I hope it was helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.

Take care,

Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University