How to Study for Finals... Without Killing Yourself

The Code in My 'Fro

On today’s episode, Afua will be walking you through the right mindset to adapt for finals and how to think about or look at your finals in a way that is more sustainable and improves your learning. If you are looking for ways to get better grades, stay tuned and have a good time.

Afua, in an effort to break down better studying techniques, discussed the Feynman Technique, Active Recall, Spaced Repetition and Interleaved Practice.

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

• 10XWTT Compilation of Tech Remote Jobs
  
• Tom Frank's course on Skillshare on Real Productivity: How to Build Habits That Last. Use my link to get 2 months for free!
  
• Background music for studying or focused work: Apple Music Study Beats Playlist
  

Some Interesting Reads:

Active Recall Evidence (research papers):

• Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology
  
• Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping
  

Some Interesting Reads:

• Towards a Bra-free Instagram Experience
  
• How I got 7 Job Offers in 8 Weeks (Part 1: Please Interview Me?)
  

Book Mentioned in Episode:

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