Demystifying the Misconception The perception that science, and particularly chemistry, is predominantly about memorizing vast amounts of data is a misrepresentation of the subject. Science is about understanding, questioning, and forming a coherent picture from fragmented pieces of information. It’s about recognizing patterns and deciphering the mysteries of nature. Embracing the Scientific Method Chemistry, like…
Chemistry can be a challenging subject, especially when it comes to preparing for final exams. If you don’t plan ahead, the amount of information you gotta know for the chemistry test may feel overwhelming. Thus, whether you are a high school or college student, it is important to have a solid plan in place to…
The Pomodoro Technique is an excellent time management tool for chemistry students. It uses a timer to help divide study time into work sessions, called Pomodoro’s 🍅. Each pomodoro consists of 25 minutes of focused study, followed by a 5-minute break. It’s a simple formula, but it really does get results. Most chemistry students don’t…
How To Manage Your Class If You Are Retaking Organic Chemistry Organic chemistry has a reputation as being the most challenging science course. On average, 40% of students don’t pass on the first attempt. For most of those students, their final grade has very little to do with their ability to learn the material. Instead,…
Chemistry is a required subject for a wide range of college majors, and the experience is often different from other classes. We’ve addresses some of the approaches how to succeed in chemistry in other posts on when to take a chemistry class, how to develop good chemistry skills, how to study chemistry, and how to…
People often talk about developing study skills as an act of willpower; you have to force yourself to do it. This is true up to a point, but if you make studying more enjoyable and task oriented then you won’t spend so much energy overcoming the dread of doing your homework. A dedicated study space…
Spring break is coming up, which usually means big plans for students. Many of us will be traveling, spending time with friends and family, volunteering, or just looking forward to a week or two to decompress from our hectic school schedule. Unfortunately, the semester doesn’t end just because classes are out. Whatever else you are…
There are many different ways to study organic chemistry. I’m pretty sure most of you know about, and many of you actually use this simple learning strategy—flash-cards. Now, how exactly do you make your flash cards? Do you just put some info you need to remember on it and flip through your cards from time…
It’s hard to tell from the outside how effectively a student is spending their time studying chemistry. The trouble is—that it’s easy to go through the motions of coming to class, reading assigned text, and doing homework without ever thinking deeply about why you are doing those things. It’s important to remember that if you…