How to Study

Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown

I wish I had this book in my hands as a college student. Take advantage of it, it will boost your ability to learn. Here is an interview with one of the authors and below that the link in case you want to buy it. 

Interview with Peter Brown 

Link to buy the book 

While reading the book is the best way to learn about the techniques they propose, if you cannot get the book, you may want to at least review the main takeaways here: 

Summary of the book 

Stephen Chew video series

This video series summarizing the principles students should understand to maximize learning from their study time. Very much in line with the book above but both materials contain unique perspectives that in my opinion complement each other.  

How to study

This is Water - Foster Wallace

This is a commencement speech that I wish every student listened to on their freshman year and not upon graduation:

Audio & Transcript