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Summary

In this engaging interview, Rindi talks with medical students Valerin and Amanda about their study habits and experiences during final exams. Valerin focuses on memorizing material before class and practicing questions, while Amanda reviews lecture content daily and consults Valerin for clarification. Both discuss the challenges of biomedical subjects, practical labs, and difficult exam questions, highlighting the importance of consistent preparation and self-discipline. They share personal insights on grades, mistakes, and strategies to improve retention, emphasizing the value of effort, prayer, and careful planning. The conversation offers an authentic glimpse into the life of medical students preparing for exams.

Takeaways

• 😀 Valerin prepares for final exams by memorizing all material the day before and practicing questions independently.
• 😀 Amanda reviews lecture material immediately after class and relies on asking friends (mainly Valerin) for clarification on difficult topics.
• 😀 Both students emphasize the importance of consistent study and preparation to feel calmer and more confident before exams.
• 😀 Valerin's grades fluctuate between above and below the KKM, while Amanda’s grades have mostly been stable.
• 😀 Both students acknowledge that mistakes on exams often occur due to not memorizing specific material, rather than the questions being inherently difficult.
• 😀 Amanda struggles to retain information from PPT slides alone and prefers handwritten notes for better understanding.
• 😀 Biomedical material, including biochemistry, transcription, translation, and metabolism, is perceived as more difficult than public health material.
• 😀 Daily review and early preparation are essential strategies for retaining complex biomedical material.
• 😀 Both students plan to continue using their respective study methods but intend to be more thorough for upcoming challenging blocks.
• 😀 Prayer and consistent effort are considered supportive factors for maintaining stable academic performance.
• 😀 The interview highlights the value of personalized study methods and peer support in coping with demanding medical coursework.

Q & A

Who were the participants in the interview and who hosted it?

The interview was hosted by Rindi and the participants were her friends, Valerin and Amanda.

What was the main topic of the interview?

The main topic was how medical students study before final exams and their experiences while taking the exams.

How does Valerin usually prepare for final exams?

Valerin prepares by memorizing all the material independently before class, reviewing it the day before the exam, and practicing with past questions.

How does Amanda’s study method differ from Valerin’s?

Amanda reviews material after lectures, asks questions to Valerin if she doesn't understand something, and emphasizes early preparation to avoid panic during exams.

What challenges did Valerin face with exam questions?

Valerin sometimes made mistakes on questions that involved scenarios not directly taught in class, such as identifying a patient’s illness based on limited information.

How do both students describe their academic performance?

Valerin’s grades are inconsistent, sometimes above or below the minimum competency score, while Amanda’s grades are mostly stable, even if not perfect.

What is the approach of both students towards difficult biomedical material?

Amanda plans daily reviews to retain difficult biomedical material, while Valerin pre-reads and memorizes material before class and uses class time for discussion.

How do both students handle mistakes or knowledge gaps after exams?

They reflect on mistakes and aim to be more careful and thorough in future exams, especially for biomedical subjects.

What role does memorization play in their study habits?

Memorization is central to both students’ study strategies, either through independent study before class (Valerin) or regular review after lectures (Amanda).

How do the students perceive exam difficulty?

They generally do not find the questions extremely difficult but acknowledge that some errors occur due to incomplete memorization or gaps in the taught material.

How do Valerin and Amanda approach studying for practical lab-based subjects like biochemistry?

Amanda focuses on daily review and understanding of lab material, while Valerin pre-memorizes and prepares before class, using class time to clarify doubts.

What general advice can be inferred from their experiences for other medical students?

Consistent preparation, regular review, memorization, and actively addressing knowledge gaps are key strategies, along with balancing stress and maintaining effort even if grades are not perfect.