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"I often tell others that the greatest lesson I learned by going to college was \"learning how I learn best.\" And yet, when I reflect on my undergraduate career (I graduated in 2012), it occurs to me that I didn't truly reach my potential as a learner. The flawed learning techniques I gleaned in high school stayed with me for my college years -- I crammed nightly before exams; I took cursory looks at a homework set's answer key and convinced myself that I knew the topic; rather than admit to myself that I was letting procrastination get control over my life, I convinced myself that, \"I work well under a little pressure,\" or that I simply didn't \"have time to go to review sessions/attend office hours/review my work/etc.\" I may have been able to graduate with decent grades, but I certainly couldn't recall from memory the majority of the work I did.\nAnd so, I've been left feeling like I've failed myself; like I didn't truly achieve my potential as a learner. \"Who would I be today,\" I sometimes muse, \"if only I applied myself and gave learning my all?\" But I can't play the \"woe is me\" game anymore. I may have not taken advantage of the learning opportunities I had at the time, but I can certainly do better for myself going forward.\nTaking Dr. Oakley's course, supplemented by reading her book, \"A Mind for Numbers\" has changed my life. It's altered my perspective about learning and memory, and it's given me insight into how brains learn best, and how I can maximize my success and efficiency when it comes to learning. \nTo give you an idea of the impact of Dr. Oakley's insight on my life: I originally borrowed her book \"A Mind for Numbers\" from my local library; when I finished it, I immediately bought a copy for my personal collection -- in part, to have on hand, should my friends and family ask to read it; but more importantly, I bought the book to serve as a reference for myself in the years to come, when I may need to remind myself on the best tips and methods for learning. \nThis course taught me how to learn, something I took for granted during my formative educational years. I can't wait to see where I end up in the future, now that I'm armed with the tools, techniques, and resources I need to succeed!"
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