If I Was a Student Again, I'd Do This
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Student life was hard, and it's hard to get right first time. So if I had my time agian, I think I'd do things a little differently. So in this video I go through the 8 things I'd be thinking about if I could go back and do it all again. Enjoy x
Really helpful video, the student productivity tips were simple, practical, and easy to follow 👍
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0:00 Intro
the way this video kept the attention without needing constant flashy edits says a lot about how good the actual content was 👏
0:44 Strategy 1
2:23 Strategy 2
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3:30 Strategy 3
6:23 Strategy 4
It was useful
7:54 Strategy 5
9:11 Strategy 6
I don't really socialize.. I'm more focus on my own than having people around.
10:52 Strategy 7
11:43 Strategy 8
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Hello! What calendar do you use? :)
More User Perspectives
Abdaal vai, now I am a student. I do many of this and i'll start some new ones.
Thank you so much.
I am a freshman, I want to perform better as a student as I agree this is a great chance and time to try experiment with many things, fail and learn with wonderful memories. Here I things I will try:
1. I plan to create a calendar or schedule. Do things that interests me and ignite my dopamine.
2. Stop wasting time with those who don't give a shit and build meaningful friends for lifetime.
3. I will also try taking photos and capture the moments.
4. I will try to study productively. Eventually ask my friends for group study if that works out.
nice❤❤
@PrimeTheoryHQTo be honest, i usually don't watch videos like : if i was a .. again, i would..." .
but I enjoyed this video very much, and it was straight and helpful.
And i think you're the only one that i will see your videos with thst title & be sure that it's gonna be useful .
Thanks a lot Mr ali.
And what if there is no one behind you to support you financially
@AnubhavPrajapati-f8jAre you fucking kidding me? When I had a job, I had way more fucking free time.
I literally have to shit on my lectures just to work on my hobbies.
Well, here I am just shitting on the courses and doing the bare minimum because I friggin did 20 pages of practice sheets and still got a C. Plus back pain, neck pain, burning stomach.
Yeah, fuck University. Guess how little I care about performing better.
Love the way you explained it.
@AleneDawesHoliday seasons drastically change what people search for
@HenniBlumaLol, I can relate with wake up and immediately stretch 😂
@khoavo5758Takeaway
-calender schedule
-studying efficiently
-group study
-clubs and activities
-learn skills ( public speaking, negotiation)
-side hustle
-relationships and take more photos
-postive ppl
7:20😂😂
@stephenemmanuel7583Perfect video, thanks
From Iran ❤
case interview strategies, huh? got me thinking about my own journey. once i tackled cases solo, but man, those real interviews at BCG? way trickier! then i stumbled upon The Thinksters. their free sessions (well, back then!) turned my process upside down. learned to structure right, and voila, BCG here i come! so relieved!
@RaulMoe-l9kIf I 'WERE' a student again...
@fqulzam6446Study with friends is a no no for me.
@Khai_Kobayashiwhat is the calendar software name?
@LitaWatson-e6vIf I 'were' a student again.
@fazq356ur a muslim but act gay
@devshukla833281 12 2
@Letslearntogetheruzh7he looks like EPR
@TheFlameditzz.officialLow your speed broo
@AreebaNaz-f6cI have also started to live like a calendar! It is a lot of work in the beginning but it feels easier to start things and finish things when you have specific things in your calendar of what you are going to do!
This is a great video and inspiration for my own videos
Bro is already × 1.75 speed
@Kami_12408:11 ngl
Ali dont skip leg days 🙂
What about working????!???!!
@aboriginalalexI can't find the How to Study for Exams course on Skillshare. Is there anywhere else I can view it?
@where_is_janaAs a HS graduate taking a gap year, I'm feeling very unprepared for the busy adult life, and this video inspired me a little and gave me some good ideas
@Rftzk-Hqy-28372what calendar did u use?
@technitro8IF I *WERE*.
@bottlee200😂that lalalalalla is killing me hahahahahaha
@Melmelvicvicto understand better, ask ur dad
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