For the benefit of non-native speakers (like myself), the above means "boh si kan liao" (in Hokkien), or "not enough time to finish" in Ang Moh speak.
Anyway, with seven days due to Neuroscience and Microbiology Pros, time is definitely of the essence.
Since I have no notes or tables to share (because really - I don't!), I shall share some of my time-saving, efficiency-increasing tips:
1. Maximise every minute
Every moment matters. Read while waiting for the bus. Read while queuing up.
Memorise little factoids before you go off to queue up for your food, so you can keep reciting and committing it to memory while waiting.
Read while taking a dump (ie. defecating), just remember to wash your hands and watch where you place your books. Especially library books, to reduce fomite transmission.
On the other end of the GI tract, you may want to study over lunch. However, I believe it's more efficient having a quick uninterrupted lunch than to study over lunch. Lunch time is also a good break from the books, if you think about it.
2. Health is important
If you fall sick, productivity decreases. Time is wasted.
Take more fruit. Don't skip meals. GET SUFFICIENT REST.
Exercise is good and definitely important. Go for a jog after a day of studying!
3. Rest is important
It's not the hours you put into studying, but the studying you get in the hours. Thus, rest is vital to achieve this. Better a clear mind than a tired mind. Take power naps.
4. Balance is important
Avoid burning out. Don't just study, although if it works for you - please do!
Keep your mind fresh by having small distractions along the way. Read a book. Go for a short jog. Go on Facebook. Okay, maybe not Facebook. Spend time with your family and friends.
5. Mindset is important
Keep in a healthy positive optimistic mindset. Time is running out, but there is still time.
There is nothing to lose by trying hard this last week, but everything to lose by worrying.
Encourage your friends. Affirm them. Give them a hug or a Kit Kat (:
6. Pray
Sometimes, especially at a time like this, it's really time to stop studying.
And time to start praying!!!!!
If you have difficulty memorising:
1. Try mnemonics
2. Try repetition
3. Try writing or reciting - uses more parts of the brain!
4. Try doing MCQs instead of mugging notes
Tests recall, reinforces the facts and concepts you already know, and helps you to find areas which you don't know and you can learn from these.
If you have difficulty sleeping:
1. Avoid coffee.
2. Avoid alcohol.
3. Avoid cigarettes.
4. Chill.
5. Relax.
6. Chillax.
7. Listen to music.
8. Talk to a boring friend.
9. Read MB textbook.
If you have difficulty waking up:
1. If taking cat naps, set your mobile phone's alarm (I usually give myself 10-15 minute power naps) and place your phone in your hand. This is so that when it rings, it will shake your hand as well, causing you to wake up.
2. Ask a friend to give you a wake up call.
3. Drink alot of water. It will cause you to need to take a piss and hence assumes you will wake up. It works for me all the time.
And no failures yet - thankfully.
Okay hope it helps some of you. I'm going for breakfast. See you all at Neuroscience Review later!
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