Every person has a specific learning and studying style. For instance, I am both an auditory and a kinesthetic learner--that means I primarily learn by hearing a teacher talk and doing hands-on activities. I also have a fairly photographic memory, however, which enables me to use a bit of visual learning as well.
But what do these labels (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) really mean? Read on!
Learn better from Powerpoints and pictures/illustrations in lecture classes
Do better in math, science, and art
Would benefit from using flashcards and using pictures to learn concepts
Learn better from lectures, open discussion sessions and question/answer class settings
Do better in English, foreign language, history, and music
Would benefit from audiotaping class lectures and making up tests with a friend to verbally quiz each other
Learn better from class activities and group work
Do better in sports, dance, social sciences, and psychology
Would benefit from group study and rewriting/recompiling notes before tests
Determining what learning style you have is a giant step towards doing better in college! Which style do you resonate with most?