You remember more when you treat your notes as an ongoing process. Learning happens through repetition and connection, not just by writing notes once.
Review your notes several times to strengthen your understanding and memory. This will also make exam preparation easier.
Try this 14-day exercise inspired by the Cornell Method (each session takes 10–20 minutes):
- Same day: Read your notes in the evening and write 2–3 key sentences summarizing the lecture.
- After 3 days: Read them again. Do your notes and key sentences still make sense?
- After 1 week: Revisit the notes and connect this lecture to newer ones.
- After 14 days: Read them once more to reinforce your knowledge.
Remember, real learning happens through repetition and by linking new information to what you already know.