Natalie Wilcox, a master's student specializing in neuroimmunology at Queen's University, shares her transformative journey from a perfectionist high schooler to a neuroscience expert who has mastered how to study effectively. In this interview, Natalie delves into her experiences of balancing academics, extracurriculars, and personal growth, revealing the studying techniques that helped her succeed.
Learn how she uses active recall, visual notes, personal connections, and strategic breaks to study smarter, not harder. Whether it's leveraging tools like Quizlet or drawing flowcharts to simplify complex concepts, Natalie's insights are a game-changer for anyone looking to optimize their learning process. Watch to discover her strategies, her reflections on perfectionism, and the one piece of advice she believes every student should hear.
Perfect for students, educators, and anyone passionate about improving memory and learning techniques!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Meet Natalie: a Neuroimmunology Student at Queen's University
1:07 - The Roots of Perfectionism
5:28 - Beating Perfectionism with Better Time Management
9:22 - Studying Smarter, Not Harder
10:46 - The Tagging Method for Long-Term Memory
12:11 - Mastering Active Recall Techniques
14:35 - Creating Effective One-Pagers
16:05 - Visual Notes and Making Connections
19:09 - Quick and Actionable Study Tips
21:36 - Learning Difficult Concepts in 5 Days
23:37 - Resting Your Brain to Optimize Learning
25:47 - Discovering How You Learn Best
26:42 - Broad Strategies for Faster Learning
27:14 - Tackling Procrastination Effectively
30:07 - Rest + Stress = Memory Growth
36:10 - Taking Breaks and Optimizing Study Spaces