Help me cos im about to cryyyy

I dont know how to study but i want to but idk how to, like rn im on my desk trying to learn something but my mind is not on it like my brain wants to study but i dont know how!! ughhghhghhghghhtdfgvhvgfhydsehr7ndewud8s

Reply 1

Halo Noob

For science, search the channel freesciencelessons on youtube.
Thank me later.

Reply 2

University of Bath

Official Rep

@Ch1za ,

Please don't be hard on yourself. What you are feeling is normal, and there will be soooo many students out there who can completely empathise with how you're feeling.

What modules/content would you like to revise? First, take a look at what you learnt in class in the relevant lessons, read over your notes and the textbook sections.

Something which helped me was to create spider diagrams summarising the information. Or, if you prefer, use revision cards to make little quick guides to particular topics.

Yes, youtube is your friend. If you don't understand a concept, youtube can be a good source of quick explanations/mini lesson vids. I used these for Science (freesciencelessons, The organic Chemistry Tutor etc) but you can find similar for many subjects.

Test yourself on past paper questions. For topics you want to improve on or questions you did not get correct, make the question and model answer into a revision card.

Get someone else to sit with you and teach them the content. Its a scientifically-proven way to help you understand and retain what you're learning. Teaching it to someone else will also improve your own confidence in the material or highlight bits you need more work on.

I really hope this helps. Please don't worry, stick at it and please, please reach out if you need any more support 🙂 You've got this.

Holly
University of Bath

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Reply 3

Ch1za

Original post by Halo Noob

For science, search the channel freesciencelessons on youtube.
Thank me later.

Yeah, i already used it and its very helpful

Reply 4

Ch1za

Original post by University of Bath

@Ch1za ,

Please don't be hard on yourself. What you are feeling is normal, and there will be soooo many students out there who can completely empathise with how you're feeling.

What modules/content would you like to revise? First, take a look at what you learnt in class in the relevant lessons, read over your notes and the textbook sections.

Something which helped me was to create spider diagrams summarising the information. Or, if you prefer, use revision cards to make little quick guides to particular topics.

Test yourself on past paper questions. For topics you want to improve on or questions you did not get correct, make the question and model answer into a revision card.

I really hope this helps. Please don't worry, stick at it and please, please reach out if you need any more support 🙂 You've got this.
Holly
University of Bath

Thank you very much for your time and helpful points, but I do have 1 question. So basically, I sometimes want to study but sometimes don't even when i am ready to do i just don't do it. Like this is really affecting my rate in self study. Do you have any tips or advise that will keep my studying constant?

Reply 5

University of Bath

Official Rep

Original post by Ch1za

Don't worry, I was the same when I was in sixth form - but its normal, motivation varies day by day and I think you'll be surprised at how many other students feel the same way.

I would say...

Study little and often - small half-hour to hour long sessions perhaps. This will allow you to revise one or two topics at a time without overwhelming your memory or burning out your concentration.

Take breaks - if you find yourself losing concentration - walk away for 10-15 minutes to read, watch some TV, get a drink or chat to someone. Perhaps even ask if someone could come and ask you questions or be a study partner for a while.

Have a goal in mind - e.g. 'I'm going to aim to revise Organic Chem 1 and work on my mechanisms for that unit' - be realistic, set yourself a time limit and make sure you have something to look forward to after you finish. If you don't manage to achieve it, don't worry, don't be hard on yourself, you can always come back to it later.