How do I remember what I learn in college, for a long period of time?

Question

Now that I am in college taking serious classes, it is the first time I truly need to remember everything I am learning. Instead of forgetting everything I've learned over a summer, or even just from semester to semester, how can I retain everything that I learn?

I may be able to get a 100% on a multiple choice test, but ask me those same questions three weeks later without the choices, and I wouldn't have a clue.

Thanks :D

Answer 1

Try making flash cards and review them regularly

:)

Answer 2

Few can remember all things. If you don't use it you lose it.

However, one method I learned from an old teacher who loved studying the human brain was this:

- Learn something and you remember it for a day

- Review it tomorrow and you remember it for a week

- Review it a week later and you remember it for a month

- Review it a month later and you remember it for a year

After that, 'your miles may vary'.  

Answer 3

You won't remember it. Stop trying. You have to practice it and put what you are learning into action. Few people can retain random facts.

Answer 4

Take great notes and save and label notebooks.

Answer 5

review everyday!

im going into grade 10 and i have already started studing for my PCAT! because i have to do well on it to become a pharmacist. n e ways i have to remeber what i studied for  3 more years or so. and the way i remember is review a little bit everday!

Answer 6

you need to note it down in your book so that you can re- study it. and you'll be alright.

Also, consider of reading books.