Topic Question: How can we improve our study habits?
I was inspired to research this question from watching many study vlogs since I was young. For example, I love learning new ways to study effectively from TedTalk, Havard student Helaine Zhao, and Forbes-recognized entrepreneur Elise Pham. Furthermore, my grandparents told me that studying more instead of sleeping is productive. For example, they were taught that sleeping more than 4 hours a day instead of studying meant that they would not get accepted into their dream university. However, Mr Chang taught me how sleeping at least eight hours a day can make us study more effectively. I hope to learn more about how sleep contributes to our healthy study habits. In addition, I would like to research if naps are as helpful as sleeping when studying. I also study more efficiently in the library, so I would like to find out how comparing ourselves with others affects our study lifestyle.
I noticed many of my friends are burnt out. For example, this week, they told me that they are feeling sleep-deprived from studying even after a restful spring break. I hope to encourage them to study as if we are preparing for a marathon. I hope to go into med school, where I will need to study a lot, so I hope to find efficient techniques that will make my med school days more joyful and pleasant. For example, I want to research whether the Pomodoro technique is efficient for all tasks. I also want to figure out if studying in the morning or at night is better because I find I work better at night. I hope to help the global population find the joy of lifelong studying. For example, Albert Einsten wrote, “Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most asset you’ll ever have is your mind and what you put into it.”
Thank you,
Sarah Kim
