Lecture Notes: How to Enjoy Studying and Improve Grades

Introduction

• Speaker: Han, Columbia University graduate
• Main Topic: Tips to enjoy studying and achieve better grades
• Personal experience: If you find joy in studying, procrastination decreases

Challenges in Studying

• Lack of motivation can make studying hard
• Disinterest in certain subjects can hinder progress
• Daydreaming and disengagement occur when studying is unenjoyable

Strategies for Enjoyable Studying

1. Engage Deeply in Study Sessions

• Avoid daydreaming by staying focused on lectures
• Plan study sessions with clear goals and tasks
• Deep focus leads to productive and fulfilling sessions

2. Create a Pleasing Study Environment

• Romanticize study time: play favorite music, have a fun drink
• Keep your study area clean and aesthetically pleasing
• Change study locations to refresh your mind

3. Use Active Learning Techniques

• Flashcards and quizzes enhance active recall
• Wiia app: Helps in creating flashcards and questions quickly
  • Upload lecture slides to generate study materials

4. Study with Friends

• Studying with peers is motivating and fun
• Group discussions enhance learning

5. Shift Your Mindset

• Study for personal growth, not just exams
• Remind yourself of the importance of the subject
• Positive expectations lead to more engaging study experiences

6. Find a Role Model

• Role models inspire hard work and success
• Movies and stories can provide motivational boosts

7. Take Breaks Wisely

• Avoid phone use during breaks to prevent distraction
• Use apps like Opal to block distracting apps during study time

Conclusion

• Try out tools like Wiia for improved study sessions
• Stay motivated and inspired through mindset shifts and role models
• Contact: Find Han on Instagram at hun jungle
• Encouragement to enjoy studying and achieve academic success

Note

• Check out the app Wiia and Opal for enhancing study habits
• Importance of avoiding distractions and maintaining focus