[finally realized the most effective way for me to study for exams]:
- understand what the lectures were about: go back and look at the course outline to identify the key concepts
- know the toolbox i have: this will prevent random "blanking out" during the exam. if i at least know what i have learned, then that will give me a starting point for answering questions
- take notes on small note cards: this will ensure i am reviewing concepts in a basic form i will likely remember & are a convenient way of looking over what i have studied while walking around campus
