<p>It looks like a bunch of my fellow first year undergrads are starting to float all over this board and just absorb whatever information it is you guys have to offer. It's great! ^_^</p>
<p>But do you guys have any brotherly/sisterly advice when it comes to being a pre-med?</p>
<p>Any strategies on phasing out nasty study habits? I have to admit, senioritis bit me in the butt this year (even though I vowed not to let it happen!) so I'm trying to phase out procrastination. </p>
<p>What are some good study habits we should know about that we probably don't already? </p>
<p>Having come this far, I'm sure we have picked up on some tricks and habits of our own. I'm just wondering if I could possibly be missing something...</p>
<p>Hmm, just starting out, eh? :-)</p>
<p>There are a few things I would suggest but depending on your school and peers they may or may not be possible.....sadly.</p>
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<li><p>If there are different instructors for a single course try to find out about the profs before you register. There may be one prof who is known for limiting As to 5% of the class. One prof might have an accent you don't understand. One might assign lots of homework and thus, lots of grades. Another prof might have only a midterm and a final. Some profs require attendance, some don't. If you can, try to choose the prof whose teaching style is what you like.</p></li>
<li><p>Try to find some classmates with old tests, homeworks, notes, etc. You would not believe how many instructors recycle their questions, problems and homework. I learned this WAY too late. You can also ask he prof for old tests, some will oblige.</p></li>
<li><p>Get to know your fellow classmates. Seek out the students who are helpful and study with them. Practice teaching each other the concepts. Your best bet will probably be to find someone who is not a pre-med student. Of course, there might be a friendly pre-med who isn't out to ruin you but be warned that many will go out of their way to help you fail.</p></li>
<li><p>I can't help much with study habits. I am one of those annoying people who just looks over the notes between class and does fine. I did find that helping other people with the material really solidified it in my mind. If you have a friend who really struggles, this can be an opportunity to help your friend and also help yourself. Of course, this can backfire because you might end up spending so much time helping that you don't have time for your other classes. If you are doing an engineering/math/physics or other math based degree, I recommend doing problems over and over and over. Find similar problems to those assigned and do them too.</p></li>
<li><p>Attend class. Yeah, the prof might lecture straight from the book, but you might learn what the prof finds most interesting and is thus, most likely to test you on. </p></li>
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<p>I'm sure there are more things I could advise but this is a good start. Hopefully, some others will add some more.</p>
<p>hey - Thanks a LOT for that good advice :)</p>