What is your study style like?
Personally, I am a person who prefers going solo. This is due to the multiple distractions and talks between me and my friends. Before you know it, a study session has turned into a catch-up session. However, I was lucky enough to have my very own study group – “The Impostors”.
Do read up on my post “The Best Study Group I Ever Had – The Impostors“.
Anyway, if you have the privilege to form your very own study group, here are the benefits you are in for.
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1. YOU LEARN FASTER
In my study group, we used to ask each other topics we were weak in. This saves us time in reading up as it would be explored by our friends.
Besides that, it would be a plus point for the person teaching as it helps you remember longer by teaching as well as a chance to have yourself corrected on parts you may have left out or is weak in.
Hence, having a study group either forces you to have the knowledge at the tip of your fingertips so you can teach anytime doubt arises within the group or you know that you can always reach out for help and who better to explain the concepts than our fellow peers?
Either way, you still learn faster.
2. YOU KEEP EACH OTHER ACCOUNTABLE
Studying consistently after class can be rather mundane especially once the motivation starts to wane.
Making ti a point to study together, be it at the library or a cafe or even virtually can be a bit of a boost, which you need on days that you just don’t feel like studying.
3. YOU OBTAIN SHARED INFORMATION
It is common for past year papers on previous examinations or even tips and hints to be circulated among the peers.
In my study group, we usually share information obtained outside our circle into the group, such as from the seniors or sometimes even the lecturers.
I am a person who is very out of touch with the events going on around me, especially the news as I tend to just bury my nose in my books.
Hence, apart from studying, they contributed to my growing collection of question banks as well as to help redirect my focus on certain topics before the exam.
4. THEY’VE GOT YOUR BACK
This obviously applies when classes were still virtual during the pandemic and you’re at a dead end.
Being one of the “teachers” in my study group, I remembered that there was one posting in particular which I did not study for.
I felt helpless as I knew I was most likely going to fail. It didn’t help that I was not interested in that particular posting either.
For a person known to be “reliable”, I felt that I had let down everybody but thankfully, each and everyone pulled through.
“Of course, I strongly discourage this. Please study even if you dislike that subject.”
It was surprising and a heartfelt moment. From the theory exam down to the practical session, I was guided by all of them. It was amazing teamwork.
5. YOU ACTUALLY EXPAND YOUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
As mentioned in the beginning of this article, while studying with certain friends, you may notice that there are a lot of distractions.
Hence, the sad truth is, sometimes, the best study buddy or group are not your closest friends but a bunch of random individuals who thankfully are part of my inner circle today.
I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people who are extremely loving, kind and giving. I will never forget the days and multiple times they pulled through when I fell, both in studies and my personal life.
You guys were the Best Part of my Medical School Life.
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