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Do you read or study best in silence or in a place with background noise?

I study best when it's total silence around me.

I love studying at night, esp. from midnight onwards.

Everything is so quiet then, I get lost in my own world.

When there is some background noise; not loud or metallic noise, but some kind of jazz or classical song playing.

i prefer alone in a certain place with instrumental music

take note: hinay ang sounds hah

Yeah with a low music background really i like...

way mag samok-samok jud kay ma wingig!

hahahaha mawingig ug molagfot
ajaw jud surang-surang !

Usually, the study groups we have are massage-oriented. After 3-4 hours of review, we all massage each other. Feels so good. Then we go back to studying again.

Quote from: Lorenzo on February 04, 2008, 03:07:55 AM
Usually, the study groups we have are massage-oriented. After 3-4 hours of review, we all massage each other. Feels so good. Then we go back to studying again.

whew ! cool na kaau dongBran "massage pls." whahaha

i prefer to study with music, not the noisy kind though (slow rock and/or pop music).  it helps me absorb what i have studied/read easily.   dili ko makasabot jud ug way music. 

I study best in groups. Usually because whenever I teach a lesson to people, the teaching enforces the information. I recommend studying by yourself first, say probably 2 weeks before an exam. Review by yourself for a week of hard studying (4-5 hours a day; this is what I do). After a week of silent review, organize a study group; say about 3-4 people, not too much because too much can cause distraction, diversion to the purpose of the study.

When you're in a study group, entice members with questions, review the 'overall' summary of a lesson. Why things happen, where, how, what are the specifics. Help answer questions, as well as ask questions if you're unsure about things. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Believe me, you'll be surprised how you will find something out that you never knew.

The last month, I had an exam for Human Physiology, I tried studying only by myself, and I scored a 86%. On the second exam, I joined a study group and everything was clear. I scored over 10 points higher on the 2nd exam as a result. Had the highest score on the 2nd exam.

Like I said, you learn from your mistakes. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

kapoy study woi...minaw lng ko discussion sa among professor..ayaw lang ko disturboha paminaw kay kinasingkasing jud na! hahaha mao na akong style pero naka graduate pud baya ko..lolz kung pabasahon nami article mubasa jud ko..ako lng isa...or magtubang ko tv magbasa kay tan-aw2x while naga basa..pasulyap sulyap ba..hihi
lahi2x jud ta style...unta ana ko ka studious pareha sa uban ba..ganahan ko magtan-aw pero dli ko ganahan manundog...hihi

I prefer to read while lying down in bed or in the sofa with no music at all.

Quote from: Lorenzo on March 07, 2008, 02:27:30 PM
I study best in groups. Usually because whenever I teach a lesson to people, the teaching enforces the information. I recommend studying by yourself first, say probably 2 weeks before an exam. Review by yourself for a week of hard studying (4-5 hours a day; this is what I do). After a week of silent review, organize a study group; say about 3-4 people, not too much because too much can cause distraction, diversion to the purpose of the study.

When you're in a study group, entice members with questions, review the 'overall' summary of a lesson. Why things happen, where, how, what are the specifics. Help answer questions, as well as ask questions if you're unsure about things. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Believe me, you'll be surprised how you will find something out that you never knew.

The last month, I had an exam for Human Physiology, I tried studying only by myself, and I scored a 86%. On the second exam, I joined a study group and everything was clear. I scored over 10 points higher on the 2nd exam as a result. Had the highest score on the 2nd exam.

Like I said, you learn from your mistakes. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

I prefer silence.

Yep, group study definitely helps. It's one of the big thing I learned from studying here in the US, like you said Bran, it's one of the best way to improve exam scores. Just pick a group of people whom you are comfortable with. If you don't, it's not effective. And also, don't join when you're not prepared, you need to give inputs too not just by merely listening and nothing to contribute, it will be unfair for the others.
When I was in the Philippines -  it's not common there having group study kay ang uban ija-ija-aho-aho OR walay mahimo kay mahulog man hinuon ug tabiay or nilibakay or manggi-inum hangtod mahurot nalang ang oras, walay natun-an.

Beth, you're so right. Specially about having some kind of knowledge about the material first before joining a study group. I can't stress the importance of study groups tho, they're a great shoulder to lean on when you're stressed.

Plus, its very motivating pood to be around fellow peers, seeing that they are stressed as you are, hungry in the middle of the night studying with you, laughing at jokes, killing questions, until the night before the exam, you guys stay up till 3:40 AM and call it quits because of overloading, hahaha. Good times. Good times.

The massage helps during that point; it helps relax the mind and think of something else besides the subject.

OT: Beth, what are you studying right now?

Quote from: Lorenzo on March 07, 2008, 02:52:15 PM
Beth, you're so right. Specially about having some kind of knowledge about the material first before joining a study group. I can't stress the importance of study groups tho, they're a great shoulder to lean on when you're stressed.

Plus, its very motivating pood to be around fellow peers, seeing that they are stressed as you are, hungry in the middle of the night studying with you, laughing at jokes, killing questions, until the night before the exam, you guys stay up till 3:40 AM and call it quits because of overloading, hahaha. Good times. Good times.

The massage helps during that point; it helps relax the mind and think of something else besides the subject.

OT: Beth, what are you studying right now?

OT: That was 3 years ago Bran, I was studying Nursing for two years but didn't finish. When it was time for me to practice in the hospital, it took me ages to drive there, an hour half each way. So it became more stressful. And I'm married so I can't stay in a dormitory like you do. So I decided to stopped. I must say no regrets just happy to be out of stress.

instrumental music with a liitle dose of alcohol in my bloodstream

I prefer to have music as a background when I'm studying. Love songs, pop or country

ambot dli jud ko katu-on sa una ug wlay
background nga hinay music

I prefer complete silence kung magtuon ko, so most of the time, kadlawon jud ko mag study para ako ra ang magtikaw-tikaw.

When I was still in high school and college, night school man ko so usually pagpauli nko ko mag study after mag dinner.  Di nko ma sakripisyo ug mata sayo para mag study, Shei!  I'd rather sleep late than wake up early.  Pero among eldest sister, sus kadlawon jud na sya mag study.  I was never that studious type of person.

naa koy classmates nga grabi magtoon sa high school time namo, gusto nya ug linaw kaayo ,unya kadlawon pa gyod ang iyang tiil gihumol sa tubig sa plangana aron masulod tanan ang giton-an maayo sa class kay valedictorian man wala lang kapasar ug NCEE..

Naa poy usa nga palahubog kaayo.. mahina sa class.. pero ug maka inom arang maayoha..maka ingon gud iyang amahan nga sayang nalang daw ibayad sa school kay mababa gyod ug grades, maayo pa daw iyang paimnon kay mag english enlish pasa balay.. ang mga manghod nooy mga honor sa school..


ako toon ginagmay namay sounds gamay.. pag abot sa class naa rapod ko sa tunga dili maayo.dili sad lower.. maong akong grades normal lang sad basta pasar kay ug naa ka tunga tunga wala kaayo maka ila nimo ang instructor hatag dayon na ug grades..

Quote from: Barbaro on March 10, 2008, 04:14:15 PM
naa koy classmates nga grabi magtoon sa high school time namo, gusto nya ug linaw kaayo ,unya kadlawon pa gyod ang iyang tiil gihumol sa tubig sa plangana aron masulod tanan ang giton-an maayo sa class kay valedictorian man wala lang kapasar ug NCEE..

Naa poy usa nga palahubog kaayo.. mahina sa class.. pero ug maka inom arang maayoha..maka ingon gud iyang amahan nga sayang nalang daw ibayad sa school kay mababa gyod ug grades, maayo pa daw iyang paimnon kay mag english enlish pasa balay.. ang mga manghod nooy mga honor sa school..


ako toon ginagmay namay sounds gamay.. pag abot sa class naa rapod ko sa tunga dili maayo.dili sad lower.. maong akong grades normal lang sad basta pasar kay ug naa ka tunga tunga wala kaayo maka ila nimo ang instructor hatag dayon na ug grades..

Di ba diay gud ka teacher's pet, Barbs? *wink* hahahahaha

wahaha usahay ug maputokan nila ug maayo ngeksss..si maam pitoy lang oi..

Quote from: Barbaro on March 10, 2008, 04:28:20 PM
wahaha usahay ug maputokan nila ug maayo ngeksss..si maam pitoy lang oi..

hahahahah bistado ka dots!  sige lang barbs kay di ka "nag iisa"! hahahahaha

cute kaayo nang imong imoticon, barbs!

Quote from: grazie7y on March 10, 2008, 04:02:15 PM
When I was still in high school and college, night school man ko so usually pagpauli nko ko mag study after mag dinner.  Di nko ma sakripisyo ug mata sayo para mag study, Shei!  I'd rather sleep late than wake up early.  Pero among eldest sister, sus kadlawon jud na sya mag study.  I was never that studious type of person.

ahahaha preho lagi ta, Graz. No wonder pareho pud ta course.

Quote from: Ginger on March 10, 2008, 04:33:15 PM

Quote from: grazie7y on March 10, 2008, 04:02:15 PM
When I was still in high school and college, night school man ko so usually pagpauli nko ko mag study after mag dinner.  Di nko ma sakripisyo ug mata sayo para mag study, Shei!  I'd rather sleep late than wake up early.  Pero among eldest sister, sus kadlawon jud na sya mag study.  I was never that studious type of person.

ahahaha preho lagi ta, Graz. No wonder pareho pud ta course.

sagaran mga classmates nko sa una kay studious man to sila oi!  Ako lang, ayaw lang jud ko ipa absent bisan pa ko taas hilanat skwela jud ko otherwise, ma wa ko sa pasing kay di man ko ganahan pod mag notes!

Quote from: grazie7y on March 10, 2008, 04:35:45 PM
sagaran mga classmates nko sa una kay studious man to sila oi!  Ako lang, ayaw lang jud ko ipa absent bisan pa ko taas hilanat skwela jud ko otherwise, ma wa ko sa pasing kay di man ko ganahan pod mag notes!

Graz, tagsa ra pud ko mag study. Kanang ting departmental noon, mao rana serious kaayo ko. Unya ang Law Subjects kay need man basahon. Adto ko sa Library in between class, pero usahay maka tulog lagi pud kay bugnaw man.

Quote from: Ginger on March 10, 2008, 04:38:08 PM

Quote from: grazie7y on March 10, 2008, 04:35:45 PM
sagaran mga classmates nko sa una kay studious man to sila oi!  Ako lang, ayaw lang jud ko ipa absent bisan pa ko taas hilanat skwela jud ko otherwise, ma wa ko sa pasing kay di man ko ganahan pod mag notes!

Graz, tagsa ra pud ko mag study. Kanang ting departmental noon, mao rana serious kaayo ko. Unya ang Law Subjects kay need man basahon. Adto ko sa Library in between class, pero usahay maka tulog lagi pud kay bugnaw man.

I always ended up mahimong unlan akong books.  hahahhah pero di baja pod ko ligoy na istudyante oi!  Mamati lang jud ko while ga lecture aron ka gets ko tapos basa2x pod dayon.  Nakahuman na lang ko'g accounting 2 wa pa ko kasabot why there was debit and credit pero almost perfect akong tests kay follow lang jud sa instruction but it was better to understand fully jud the essense of debit and credit.

hahahaha mao ba?! bitaw, accounting is more on essence gyud! mao na kung kasabot ka sa essence, no need mag note taking.

One thing I cannot stand whenever I'm studying is blatant talking; specially when the conversation isn't about the subject.

I have been to a study group once for a microbiology exam review a few semesters ago, and instead of reviewing, two of the people in the group talked about their plans for the weekend (the day after our scheduled exam).

I was angry at them, as I went there to help them review, so I said outright, "If you expect to pass this exam and enjoy the weekend, then I suggest you guys start reviewing and stop bullshitting right now."

We performed above par.

Quote from: grazie7y on March 10, 2008, 04:41:49 PM

Quote from: Ginger on March 10, 2008, 04:38:08 PM

Quote from: grazie7y on March 10, 2008, 04:35:45 PM
sagaran mga classmates nko sa una kay studious man to sila oi!  Ako lang, ayaw lang jud ko ipa absent bisan pa ko taas hilanat skwela jud ko otherwise, ma wa ko sa pasing kay di man ko ganahan pod mag notes!

Graz, tagsa ra pud ko mag study. Kanang ting departmental noon, mao rana serious kaayo ko. Unya ang Law Subjects kay need man basahon. Adto ko sa Library in between class, pero usahay maka tulog lagi pud kay bugnaw man.

I always ended up mahimong unlan akong books.  hahahhah pero di baja pod ko ligoy na istudyante oi!  Mamati lang jud ko while ga lecture aron ka gets ko tapos basa2x pod dayon.  Nakahuman na lang ko'g accounting 2 wa pa ko kasabot why there was debit and credit pero almost perfect akong tests kay follow lang jud sa instruction but it was better to understand fully jud the essense of debit and credit.

basta kabalo lang jud ka ug asa na cya patunong (debit-credit) ok na
alangan man ug mag memoria tag polos numero hahahaha
kalagot kon masipyat kag butang-sugod sa uno-dli mo balance-hagoo!ngoks

arang ko kahingatogon sa una-i prefer sayo matulog unya mata kadlawon magstudy
aron pod maka-una ug sawod ug tubig whahahaha

Blaue, are you also an accountant?