Ali: please don’t watch this whole video Me: *watches whole video just because

First of all: you're awesome. Second: I'd like to contribute a little bit to the information you offered us by leaving a little guide on how to study with active recall. 1) you need to get a proper book 1.1) before reading the chapter you need to ask yourself why you should read it and why you need the information. Also ask yourself what information you are looking for. Ask yourself a relevant question before. 1.2) you read the chapter and stop after every paragraph to close the book and revise what you've just read. (tips in "2") 1.3) check if you missed on something. If not write it down in a shorter way and also try to figure out a question one could ask you about that paragraph (of course several questions) 1.4) before you revise the next paragraph, revise the one before again. And then search for the connection of them!! 2) the way you revise the paragraph and its information you've just taken out of it, works best if you imagine yourself staying infront of a class/ group of friends, and you actually explain the information. (sort of a lecture) And as Ali recommended before: 3) put your questions into anki :) 4) repeat with spaced repetition Never forget that learning is always something that requires your whole body; stand up when revising, actually loudly explain things to yourself, awaken your emotions desire why asking yourself why you need to know this. Last but not least: accept that some topics will always be harder than others. Just revise them a little more often and it will stick! :) Do yourself a favor and start ASAP!

"I absolutely love it when students year below me come and ask me for advice" "I like the fact that I can share my notes" Ali people aren't as kind as you lol, it's so important to make friends with those who share similar attitudes as you, I hope I can find them at university! I love how you're all helping each other than being selfish. Love this channel (oh I never comment on KZfaq and I thought I would let you know how helpful your videos are)

I wish we could clone you Ali, you are such a blessing to everyone. Cheers!

Thank you so much for revising tips while fasting. Ramadan is near 😇

Just spending 15 mins watching this video and it's the best destressing activity, all day. Thank you guys!

1.Splitting concepts. Don’t be afraid, 60 lectures. 2.Don't memorize the lecture, focus on heading, key points, trying to recall it. 3.essay memorization... Oi topic

Wow this is incredible I seriously wanted one of these since the last upload 😊💛 couldn’t get enough of these

These are great; really helping me through uni. My exams start right after Ramadan this year so thanks for adding those while fasting! Nice to know there are others being night owls! XD God bless and much love from Bangladesh. :)

I start Uni in 1 month. I'm so glad I found your videos. I was a Cornell note taker and now I'm using your methods. It's crazy they don't teach this in high school! Thank you for all these amazing tips.

Since the time you mentioned uploading a video in the live stream. I just could not wait to watch this. The only source of productive procrastination nowadays XD

OMG ! I cracked up at the un-edited ending !!!!

Big thanks Ali. Your study tips are extremely helpful. They have changed my outlook on how I approach my work and I think I am managing it better.

At 6:41 your honesty had me cracking up laughing! We appreciate the work you put in Ali! Your revision techniques have changed my life

I start medical school in August and your videos have reduced my anxiety exponentially. Thanks for doing these

I find the whole video so helpful but I love how you didn't cut off the last part! I actively just sat here and waited for Paul to finally say it right hahahahah thanks so much for putting this together xx

I really appreciate this 👏🏾👏🏾 watched the whole video no shame lol I did my revision 👌🏾 I'm gunna try do some stuff u suggested tomorrow inshallah 🙏🏾

“Memorise it and regurgitate it into the exam” LOL!

Ah man, every video you make is soo useful! Scoping the subject is something i really need to get better on especially in pharmacy! Also take Alis note on asking people in years above seriously, because the amount of resource i have gotten from the years above that i wouldnt have gotten from my lectures is insane! As per normal sick video man!

Hey, congratulations on building your channel so quickly! Your videos are really good quality and really helpful. I'm in my second year of Veterinary Physiotherapy and trying to prepare for a big Pathophysiology exam. Since discovering you I've been using nothing but active recall in the form of Anki flashcards and practice essay questions and it's helped me so much! I was wasting so much time re-writing and summarising notes before and I'm able to cover so much more content in so much more depth of understanding now. I just wanted to say thank you! Good luck with your final year exams and OSCEs :))

this is really hype , REALLY HYPE !!!!

Awesome video! Exams are literally at my doorstep so I haven't been on top of my notifications. I'm currently using past papers as my revision and learning; they truly are Queens haha. I'm improving so much, judging from the grades I get! I probably won't be able to watch your videos and comment as much for a month and a few weeks but I'll be back to digest it all again, dish out my quota of comments & likes, and plan for my next school year before holidays start! Can't wait to go to Uni though😣 Whilst I'm procrastinating now, a couple of O&A questions could be: 1) What is a philosophy you believe in and have applied to your life, and did it work and why? Or a quote that you abide by and stick to, in a somewhat religious manner? (Excluding Active recall & Space repetition and to do with life in general) 2) Are you religious? If not, why? So like do you believe in God or science and your opinions on all that (The question you said you were gonna answer on your live thingy) - And a random question that I thought of due to things I've heard people say: if you follow and believe in a religion, doesn't that make you religious because you'd follow the law or rules or whatever that comes with it so why in some instances, people say they're for example Christians but say they're not religious? What's the difference? (I know you can add philosophical spin to things so go ahead! That's the most interesting part!😂👌) 3) How to get out of friendships that aren't benefitting to you? So not necessarily toxic, but just not adding value your life or giving you anything useful for the future. Or is it worth having those sort of friendships too? 4) Is it necessary to have a dream? And/or what can push you to reach for the stars ( e.g A*) if you don't necessary have an end goal yet? So other than needing motivation, people usually have goals so they never seek other means of getting motivated. 5) Is having a relationship alongside studies or work or alongside the other rigors of life a good thing? / How to get out of the mindset that you need to be in a relationship? / Or how to get out of the mindset that you'll avoid ever being in a relationship because you assume it'll hinder your studies/ work in life? (That's me lol due to the absurdity of high school relationships and how people end up depressed and unable to work - makes me view relationships as pointless and a void full of short term happiness and long term sadness/ depression as an end result) - It was hard to not link any question to school or University, considering my life pretty much revolves around school. Hopefully those questions gave you general ideas of discussion topics! Lovely video as always! And you're lucky your exams are done haha! 😢😁💖

Hey Ali, I’m a Med student in Cape Town and my bro who’s currently specializing in radiology told me about your channel and it really helped him prep for his exams. Thanks so much for all your content- the 70 excuses article you posted really changed my perspective on so much. Anyway, I told my boyfriend Shahan Shahid who’s studying med at Bart’s in London to watch your channel and turns out he’s mates with Omar and long story short if you’re ever planning on coming to Cape Town I’d love for you to give a talk at my school, UCT or next time I’m in London it would be amazing to just meet you for even 5 minutes. You’re really inspirational and thanks so much for the content :) .

Greaaat! More study with meees, i love the ones with your friends

Allah bless you Ali 😃that was such a great video!

Best study related KZfaq there is that’s acc helpful

Hahaha the Ramadhan Tips *NICE* !!!

This is what I've been doing for the past few weeks, the essay plans really do help the understand of a subject. Along with some active recall ;)

*Student vlogger - Potential Paramedic Student* Really loved this!!!

so annoying that i discovered your channel during my exams, at least i can use your tips for uni!

can't watch it again.. because exams.. but then again liked it cause Ali👍👍

1 second into this video i gave it a thumbs up because your revision tips are always gold 👍🏽

You are so productively -funny. !!! Even though it can count as procastination. Thanks for all of the tips and tricks, above all the Good/fresh vibes!...

Really love your videos! Have turned on my notifications. Excited to try these tips in my upcoming degree programme 💞

I really needed this as I am taking my A-levels this year !!! Thank you so much😭

ali u r adorable and you've been so so helpful your techniques have made studying an adventure for me...i just can't can't thank you enough :)

honestly thank you so much ❤️ May Allah bless you

I had my first exam today - 3 more to go. I believe I did okay but would have been 10 times better had I known about SR and AR earlier in the year. Hoping to smash Second Year with your videos though. As well as the rest of my exams! Thanks!

Hey Ali, do you think it is a good idea to use spaced repetition for maths and physics material? Because only doing past papers and questions seems really repetitive and I am trying to introduce some type of variance to my study routine. Any advice? btw your videos are some of the most high quality I've ever seen. Keep up the great work!

IM EARLY!! Ali please give a heads up before you do a livestream! I missed it :( maybe a notice on twitter/youtube and on the newsletter would suffice 😂

Yea true medicine is not hard just a lot of things to go over. And I love the idea of bringing your friends to make videos with you it is really nice and motivating . Nice video 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

This was a genuinely great video thanks

The year above advice in uni is so true I am best friends with the Year above than my year currently. Plus they save my degree majority of the time

I've never seen such low dislikes. Everyone just likes this dude lol. I mean I get it tho he makes quality content so

Can you do a video on how you managed your alevel workload, especially biology and chemistry!

I needed this really,really bad... thanks so much!

Relevant or not I have to watch the whole videoo!!

Awesome video + ending was great

Love the vids! Keep it up :D

great video! mate!

I need more q&a with his friends :(

Great tips as usual Ali! I’m a bit worried about fasting during exams 😓 hopefully all goes well..

Quoting primary research when youve found them through secondary sources . worked well

I am truly procrastinating at the moment, lol

I feel quite fortunate to be a witness of this series of videos 🤩. Next video: "How to talk fast like me" 😹

U are amazinggg..!!!!

Amazing, as always 👌🏼

you are so lucky i am a medical student from algeria and my dream is to study in your university

I want someone to look at me the same way Katherine looks at Ali.

You are such an amazing person

Omg I'm watching this at 11:44pm and I've to wake up at 8 in the morning for my law lesson at 9 but idc YOLO imma watch this

Love your Videos : )

Top effort service to the people

When are you going to start making "Active recall is a way of life" mugs??

Thanks for debunking the myth about medicine!

I really like you. You’re so open

Yay for bloopers!!!

Proper enjoy these dude

Hi Ali. Thank you very much for your videos. They are amazing and I am not even a medical student. It might be an answer in a previous comments but what is your camera gear and software for editing? Thank you very much again for your respond and keep the great work!

Thank you for this 🥰

It is my dream to study Medicine. I aspire to study Medicine at Cambridge, Oxford or NUS (National University Singapore)

very good Ali .

great video bro!

Perfect timing

Wait watching this counts as procrastination ? I watched the whole thing thinking it didn't.

Hey You are amazing All your videos are my favourite Best luck in your studies and career I was wondering if you can talk about motivation I just find out im not suitable for the major that i love. I made a terrible mistake and my professors are waiting for me to collapse My self esteem is low than ever What can i do? Leave or struggle again I appreciate all your tips and time Thank you

I wish I have watched your channel before my IB exam. could've done so much better

This was great like therpeutic

Thank you so much for this helpful video.. it comes at the right time! Gonna have to apply this for prep~ T_T

I read book reviews to prepare medicine interview question on a book that I said I read on my personal statement, but couldn't finish. My point is great minds think alike.

wow, It's very useful. Thank you so much. But, I have a question that you make Anki flashcards then you make questions on Google Sheets. Is it the same? If not, how to use 2 applications on one subject effectively? Thank you.

Quoting a paper you haven't read is a terrible idea for so many reasons.

Amazing content as always thank you so much !!! By the way I have an alevel biology exam in the next 5 days and from doing past papers I always get around 75-80 marks and I need to get at least 85 marks to get my desired grade which is an A*. Do you have any tips on how to pull an A grade to an A*. Thank you :D

I have exams during ramadan and I can't pull all nighters because that'd make me sleepy througout the day and the exams are at 9 in the morning.

I wish I could be your friend

Loved the last part 😂😂😘

HI Ali, i am considering doing 5-a levels , everyone says its too hard,but i got a feeling i can do it, how did you cope with 5 a-levels and what is your recommendation/advice on my option?

How can I apply for medical in Cambridge?Some basic information please I hope u remember me it's me that Indian girl

QUESTION FOR THE Q&A - how much did you revise per day for GCSE’s??

Great video

How does fasting help with productivity? How do you do fasting?

Hey Ali - your videos are so helpful! Question - im getting average marks in my subjects 50%-60% and want to do so much better. I have 5 weeks until finals. What are your suggestions for studying the course as I feel like i've retained no information what so ever. Re watch the lectures, or just active recall with questions like you do on excel??? Thank you!

What’s your favourite app you use in your spare time currently...?

☻!!!!! LUKE MCCALLUM !!!!!☻

Would you recommend playing video games as a good way of balancing study and normal life when you take a break from studying ?

How read a lot of conceptual content in shortest about of time possible....

Hello, I’m a year 12 I’m very worried on how to pick the correct med school especially as I can’t visit them due to current circumstances would you be able to make a video on how you picked your choices of university’s and why.

I am having my finals during Ramadan this year 🙋 who does?

I'm not sure how to make active recall notes for my immunology and infection section for my university exams