/jp/ - Otaku Culture

[Anonymous No.]

My time as neet is sadly over and now this is my only chance. If I fail, I might as well kill myself, because my parents are both dead now and I simply have no income or qualifications to get any job.

But they are giving away scholarships and to win one you have to be among the best on an exam. Sounds good, right?

Problem is, instead of learning the past few months all I've been doing is spending 24/7 on fucking /jp/ and visual novels.

Is there a way I can study up for 5 exams in 5 days to not just pass them but to also do good at them? There is about 100 PDF file pages of material for each exam. So about 500 in total.

Any tips on learning quick/how to not sleep/how to not distract myself would be really appreciated.

Please, /jp/, you're the only friend I ever had and I don't want to die.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810476
Suicide is the only option.

[Anonymous No.]

http://www.mnemosyne-proj.org/

[Anonymous No.]

No chances.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810484
This, you are clearly week.

[Anonymous No.]

you're fucked

[Anonymous No.]

you might as well just kill yourself.

[Anonymous No.]

Wow, shit sucks OP. I can't see a bright future for you, sadly...

[Anonymous No.]

It seems you lack any basic form of willpower, anon. It'd probably just be best to get banned and uninstall every eroge on your PC.

[Anonymous No.]

You have very unrealistic expectations. Unless you're gifted or something there's probably no way you'll outscore the other participants that probably started studying months ago. All the advice I can give you is to study like an asian kid on coke.

[Anonymous No.]

put yourself in a bit of a shitty position OP. Stop wasting time around here and get damn studying

[Anonymous No.]

Go to prison. You get fed at least.

[Anonymous No.]

cheat somehow
if you cant, nice knowing you anon

[Anonymous No.]

sounds like your life's getting shitty op.
parents died? hope you're trolling.
well, first step is to get some caffein. And those energy drinks are the best for it.
secondly, make sure that you wont go near you wont study close to your comp. it distracts neets like you. then, it all depends on your brain cells. make sure you stay focused during the test. gluck bruh

[Anonymous No.]

Throw your computer out the window.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810509
I'm trying to, but I need tips on how to not sleep and on how to concentrate.

I tried learning the past 2 days but most of the time I either slept or just couldn't focus.

[Anonymous No.]

Don't fucking browse here. Block your shit with the firefox menu or your router. Then, you could focus on studying.

If all else fails, commit seppuku.

[Manly No.]

>>4810476
You can start by using "good" in the correct context. Just don't fucking go on /jp/ anymore and cram like fuck, if you fail the test work at a fast-food job or some shit while living on the street until you can pay for your own education.
>Please, /jp/, you're the only friend I ever had and I don't want to die.
This makes me feel warm.

[Anonymous No.]

死ねば助かるのに・・・

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810531
You're fucked, bro.

[Anonymous No.]

The only option you have is to become Asian.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810524
Father died when I was 2, so I don't even know him and 4 months ago my mom died as well, and now I'm slowly running out of money that she left behind.

[Manly No.]

>>4810531
For sleep I'd say get up at 6:30 and sleep at 10:00, during your whole day time just study, don't even fucking think of anything else. Just think of what you could do once you have a good education.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810531

reducing sleep into something like the uberman or everyman takes months so scratch that. There is no shortcuts with concentration, you just have to grind through it. Best thing I can think of is 100 pages (1 exam) a day starting in order of the closest exam. Once you're outta time review the material before you sleep and wake up for the exam. Seriously you put yourself in a real bad place. You need to work hard now if you want any chance at that scholarship.

[Anonymous No.]

Unplug your computer right now and throw it out the window.

Go to your local public library and stay there until closing time every day.

[Anonymous No.]

I am terrible at studying, I am a smart and fast guy but I can keep myself in a chair reading inane shit that I dont give a flying fuck about.
But I want to say you good luck Anon.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810553
What are you going to school for?
Also just if this exam doesn't work out just pay your way 2 years through a community college. It will be different for you to work and school but it can be done.

[Anonymous No.]

Five exams? Will the be held one day after another?
If all the material you need to know is in those PDF pages it might be doable, but you will need to dedicate lots of time into this. First I would recommend reading those PDFs a few times over. Focus on the first exam but you should go over all of them eventually. Try to understand the material. If available do some of the exercises. And then just read it again, try to remember and so forth. Repetition is your friend.
Flash card programs like Mnemosyne might be handy, but I would recommend Anki since it explicitly supports cramming. But it really depends on you whether you consider it worth the time or not. It might eventually be useful for especially picked out information.

Good luck.

[Anonymous No.]

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810564
Oh yeah, the library is a good idea.

[Anonymous No.]

Well what kind of exams are they? Is it just mindlessy regurgitating facts or does it involve more analytical capacity? If it's mostly math than you could easily pull it off if you have a knack for it. If it's facts then I hope you have a very good memory.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810571
Here's the schedule:
1st exam - Saturday
2nd exam - Monday
3rd exam - Wednesday
4th exam - Friday
5th exam - Sunday

[Anonymous No.]

Just apply at McDonalds if you're out of cash and don't have any education.

[Anonymous No.]

Five exams in five days? What kind of retarded scholarship is that? Unless you're trying for five different scholarships, then you're the idiot for biting off more than you can chew. Focus your efforts into one or two exams, find a corner to hide in at the local library and read like a bitch.

[Anonymous No.]

Good luck, but remember that everything wont be lost even if you do not success, think twice before doing anything you could regret.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810599
Math, physics, electrical circuits...

>>4810602
Can't really, I'm very unsocial and awkward with people.

[Anonymous No.]

You have my condolences regarding your mother's death, Anonymous.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810625
You just stand there and take orders, how hard can it be? It's not like you have any choice.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810571
Oh and I forgot to add: drink lots of coffee, or better yet, get caffeine pills. Take 100-200mg. You will probably have to increase dosage over the days by doubling it when you notice tolerance developing (I always used to go up to 1g per dose after a while back in the days...) but it sure helps you get things done if you feel sluggish. Just make sure you don't miss your sleep. If you want to shape up and learn for hours it will definitely help. It's very unhealthy though, so if you're sick don't do it.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810616
You can't regret killing yourself.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810652
He can, but he's going straight to Hell regardless. I wouldn't worry about it.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810640
There is no way they would employ me.
>>4810650
I'll check out the pharmacy for caffeine pills tomorrow morning first.

[Anonymous No.]

You're fucked OP, but you might as well see how far you can stretch those savings. If you manage to stretch them for a year, you could have a year to study those 500 pages, ace them and live on the income

[Anonymous No.]

Leech off of the g

[Anonymous No.]

HUEAHUEAHUEHAUHEUAHE YOUR FUX0RED NIGGER XD!

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810679
Not with that fucking attitude.

[Anonymous No.]

OP IS A RETARD FOR ASKING /JP/ HELP. HAHAHAHAHA.

[Anonymous No.]

Part 1
OK FIRST. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.

I am goddamn serious here. I have had exactly the same problem before, so if you really want to get this shit done listen to me seriously

Second, Print off all the PDF pages. do NOT look at them on the computer. You WILL get distracted if you are on the computer.

Third TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER. and DO NOT CHECK EMAIL/PLAY GAMES.

Fourth Study in 20 minute chunks. study for one exam for 20 minutes, then get up get a glass of water move around a bit for about 5 minutes, then study for hte next exam for 20 minutes

Keep repeating this, until you have studied for each exam ~10 times.


as for WHAT to study. do NOT read 100 pages of math notes. DO PROBLEMS!!!! (SUPER IMPORTANT)

if you dont understand how to do a problem, jot down the concept you dont get on a piece of paper, and move onto the next question and after you have done all you can check the textbooks/pdfs for the info you are missing.

do not check the answer keys until you have an answer for every question. EVEN IF YOU ARENT SURE ABOUT WHAT THE QUESTION IS ASKING.

every two hours you get up and do some exercise and get something to eat. just a snack ~20-30 minutes.

[Anonymous No.]

OP, make a post with fla+this site owner's handle in it and you might have a chance.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810709
Not OP, but do you seriously think they would hire someone who could barely form a coherent sentence, and not be able to make eye contact? Not in a million years.

[Anonymous No.]

So far I've learned that I'll get a lot of energy drinks, caffeine pills, schedule X hours for sleep (would be nice if someone could tell me what's the right amount), disable 4chan, uninstall VNs and Touhou, try use a flash card program, see if that helps.. anything else?

[Anonymous No.]

How much money did your mom leave you, and how fast and on what did you spend it? You probably could have stretched it much, much further than you did.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810679
DO NOT DO CAFFIENE PILLS/OR OTHER DRUGS
THE POINT OF REMEMBERING AND GOOD TEST TAKING IS CONSISTENT BODY SCHEDULES
>>4810722
part 2
Final Reminders :

-GET A FULL NIGHTS SLEEP BEFORE THE TEST
-study the day of and night before (the closer to the actual time of the test you study, the better)
-get AT LEAST 8 hours of sleep MANDATORY
{in order to fall asleep do intensive physical exercise for 30mins-1hr and drink some water before you go to bed}
-you will be going to the bathroom alot because of drinking water every 20 minutes, so use that as a time to get up and think about concepts of problems
-lastly, if you have no idea how to do something, try it again the next day, and if that doesnt work, ask a teacher, or someone who you ARE NOT GOOD FRIENDS WITH. if you ask a friend you will get distracted and not stay focused.
-bring a water bottle into the exam with you

FINAL PIECE OF ADVICE

DO NOT GO INTO THE EXAM WITHOUT 95% confidence
and 5% anxiety, NOT FEAR.

[Anonymous No.]

get a prescription for amphetamine salts

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810722
This is very helpful, thanks. Should I read the math notes once or twice through though just to know what the fuck I'm doing, or should I only solve problems?

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810722
>OK FIRST. UNPLUG YOUR ROUTER.
>Second, Print off all the PDF pages.

[Manly No.]

Don't fucking drink caffeine, just have a healthy sleep pattern, set your clock.

Don't fucking drink coffee especially. If you must drink tea.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810679
>>4810650
The only reason why caffiene pills are even mildly effective is because 98% of all mankind is borderline dehydrated at all times.

DRINK WATER every 20 minutes.
-cuts recovery time of colds by on average 20-50%
-increases mental alertness and focus
-increases motivation

Also, take 1, 30 minute nap a day. Set a timer!!

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810799
if you honestly didn't already download the pdfs, that is your problem. you should KNOW that internet and studying does not work. so always download pdfs/wordfiles/etc.

take 20 minutes OP, and then go unplug the internet.

[Anonymous No.]

Somewhat related, I have an exam on 4 days, it is some very basic stuff and I am a fast learner but I am terrible with the subject.
Do you think I should try it or just dont give a fuck and try again on some months?

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810863
Also, I have some really fucked sleeping patterns, that doesnt help my situation at all.

[Anonymous No.]

Buy adderall. I'm serious, you will win

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810792
try to solve the problems FIRST,
then check examples,
then check notes,
then check answer key,

each with you re-trying the question in between

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810863
I dropped out and I regret it... but it's not like I can concentrate on anything so do whatever you want.

[Anonymous No.]

Sure do wish I had all this studying advice before I failed out of college.

... I would have ignored it anyway.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810826
Can you answer:
>>4810792

[Anonymous No.]

Use your free time to study. I've used this technique and I've gained quite a high proficiency in everything I've set out to learn about. Just put your mind to it and anything is possible!

[Anonymous No.]

I take that back. wait a few months for the next one, study up the whole time instead of wasting it on shit /jp/ threads, buy some adderall before each exam and pop it and rape rape raep and for bonus mode, pop adderall while you're studying

[Manly No.]

>>4810863
Might as well try, don't be a fucking slacker, they're the worst.

[Nadie No.]

>>4810679
I work at subway, it's not hard or anything.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810863
>>4810875
ok, the sleeping schedule is important.
MANDATORY CHANGE IS NEEDED

1. Stay up for 24 hours at least
2. study if you want during this time.
3. do NOT drink coffee to stay awake, use water, and exercise to keep you awake
4. go to sleep at 8 PM after that 24 hours
5. wake up ~6-8am the next day, SET YOUR ALARM!!!
6. Shower
7. breakfast with carbs and protein
8. exercise for 15 minutes
9. proceed to try some problems
10. read notes etc

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810895
I'm sure I speak for almost everyone here when I say I'd rather spend my free time taking it easy.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810893
see
>>4810885

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810954
This guy can't take it easy anymore though.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810893
the reason why >>4810885 is important is because you, are actually a smart little bugger. and if you teach yourself something, it is MUCH better for remembering than if you hear it.

[Anonymous No.]

>Adderall has a high abuse potential. Because Adderall has a powerful effect of increasing blood pressure, it carries the same risk of sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in patients with pre-existing heart conditions, as does methylphenidate and other stimulants used to treat ADHD, as well as the same risk of seizures in patients with a history of seizures.[1][27] Studies of long-term use of Adderall and methylphenidate in children have shown a temporary decrease in growth rate that does not affect final adult height.[28] Stimulant medications also decrease appetite in some people, leading to weight loss, and this effect is more common with Adderall than methylphenidate[28] or atomoxetine. Changes in vision have been reported with both Adderall and methylphenidate.[1][27]
This or kill yourself.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810966
Ok, I found myself a lot of problems, but where can I find solutions?

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810949
>1. Stay up for 24 hours at least
Doing it right now.
>3. do NOT drink coffee to stay awake
Too late.
>etc
Sounds like a plan. Thanks a lot Anon, I will give that exam a shoot.

[Anonymous No.]

Well all the time you're spending on here listening to crappy advice is just a waste so I'd suggest you start reading the damn material.

[Anonymous No.]

If all you need is memory, doing weird shit as you study will form strong associations.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811009
Don't even look for the solution manual until you have answered every problem.

But having said that to find solutions depening on course level etc:

textbook Qs
-often have answers in the back
-might have a student solutions manual somewhere, you can check online for it
-if it is derivatives/integration go use wolfram alpha http://integrals.wolfram.com/index.jsp
-check with others. Chances are if you got the same answer you are both right (believe me this works)
-ASK TA'S/PROFS/TEACHERS/STUDENTS

PDFs
-either they come with a solution key, or there wont be one easily accessible to you
-ASK TA'S/PROFS/TEACHERS/STUDENTS
-check on wofram again.

DO NOT CHECK UNTIL YOU HAVE AN ANSWER FOR EVERY QUESTION

[Anonymous No.]

Funny related story. When I was about to enter college I pushed my studies for the entrance exam back and back until a few weeks before the exam. When I was finally about to learn, Artificial Girl 3 came out.

I spent 3 weeks creating waifus masturbating furiously. So I failed the exam and now I'm a neet. Was it worth it?

Totally.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810476
Stock up on enough supplies to eat and live comfortably for five days with no fuss.
Don't starve yourself.
Only take ten minute breaks.
Make sure to sleep 4-8 hours a day, no more, no less.
Don't overeat and stuff your face like a pig.
Before you study from a long book/pdf read through it extremely quickly without stopping to understand it. This can help create a rough map of the information so when you study for real it will stick better.
Only study up to the point where you understand and remember 60% of each exam subject, then move onto the next.
If you have time left use mnemonics, revision, and practice example cases.

Good luck. I also have an exam for something similar but still have three months left, so I'll be spending 24/7 on fucking /jp/ and visual novels.

[Anonymous No.]

This sounds like the plot of a bad 80s comedy.

Let's name it, "Doin' Coke!"
(starring Anthony Michael Hall & Robert Downey Jr.)

[Manly No.]

>>4811033
>stay up 24 hours.
Good luck with that, buddy. Nice knowing you.

[Anonymous No.]

mooet sent me

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811092
Come on, spend at least an hour each day studying. That goes for everyone on this board.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811092
this man knows roughly what he is talking about, however change the 4-8 hours of sleep to 7-8 hours. The important part is to have as little sleep cycle variation as possible.

[Anonymous No.]

OP, you can work for me as a maid.
I will pay your food, clothing, internet and everything else you need to live.
You just need to be a good maid.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811122
I'll take you up on that.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811122
I'm a girl and i know what you're really after

[Nadie No.]

>>4811122
pick me, pick me!

[Anonymous No.]

gog sent me

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811145
inb4 he never replies.

[Anonymous No.]

Here's the plan so far:

Drink a lot of water.
Sleep 8 hours max.
Skim through text before learning it.
Take 10min breaks.
Plug out router.
Focus on solving problems rather than learning text.
Use flash card program if there's time left.

Am I ready to go or is there anything else I should keep in mind?

[Manly No.]

>>4811095
>>4811122
That's it, thread fucking saved.

[Anonymous No.]

>folks kicked it four months ago
>waited until 5 days before exam to do something

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811145
>>4811153
>>4811158

Oh god, /jp/ is the perfect place to create a harem!

[Manly No.]

>>4811182
>>4811182
>Drink a lot of water.
Yes, I hope you have a strong bladder though, constant bathroom breaks will fuck you over.
>Sleep 8 hours max.
MUCH better than staying up 24 hours, you NEED your sleep, man.
>Skim through text before learning it.
A good idea, get a basis as to what you're reading.
>Take 10min breaks.
Not too many, like at most 5 a day
>Plug out router.
Print out PDFs, completely ignore computer.
>Focus on solving problems rather than learning text.
Eh, I don't know, but since it's for a test, go for it. Make sure you understand it though.
>Use flash card program if there's time left.
Whatever floats your boat.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810476
>500 pages
>500 days
>good garde
>lolno
>AN HERO ON TINYCHAT CAM

[Anonymous No.]

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=How+to+study&aq=f

[Anonymous No.]

Don't try to suppress sleep with caffeine.

Good sleep is extremely important for memory. You should allocate at least 7 hours of sleep per night or more if you feel you need to or your ability to remember will suffer. You should really get enough sleep. In my experience it also doesn't really matter either if it's day or night as long as your sleep is refreshing.
As you most likely don't have any other duties you can manage every day freely. Just make sure you go tired into the exams. You know your sleep habits.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811242
Go back to /b/ you fucking retard.

[Anonymous No.]

get a life losers

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811228
>>4811103
The "stay asleep 24 hours before sleeping" was for me, the guy with fucked up sleeping patterns, not OP.

[Anonymous No.]

so wait you can get scholarships through exams now?

[Anonymous No.]

Ok, I think I'm ready.

I'll take your advice to heart and give it my best. Thanks, /jp/.

[Manly No.]

>>4811279
Well if it's "basic" stuff and you have four days and you're a quick learner there shouldn't be a need to stay up 24 hours. Sleep is so fucking valuable.

[Anonymous No.]

op here u all just got trolled.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4810476

Do it like this
Day 1 - Study for 5th exam
Day 2 - Study for 4th exam
Day 3 - Study for 3rd exam
Day 2 - Study for 2nd exam
Day 5 - Study for 1st exam

On Exam Day 1 (after giving exam) - revise for day 2
On Exam Day 2 (after giving exam) - revise for day 3
On Exam Day 3 (after giving exam) - revise for day 4
On Exam Day 4 (after giving exam) - revise for day 5
On Exam Day 5 (after giving exam) - get your ass back to /jp/

[Anonymous No.]

Sleep.

[Anonymous No.]

And remember OP, after all this is over you'll be able to take it easy once again. I'm in a not so similar situation as you, but I've my exams in June and already I'm repeating this year while all my friends are off doing other shit. If I don't pass them this time, I'll be getting kicked out.

For serious.

[Anonymous No.]

bump to save /jp/ from spam

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811369

Not op, but this is a good plan to keep your mind up and not forgetting shit

I would be worn out from trying to learn something for five days straight though.

[Anonymous No.]

Studying, my arch-nemesis!
Maybe you can just read everything somehow... fuck, I don't know.

I wish you luck, because if you're anything like me, you'll really need it.

[Anonymous No.]

I learned an entire semester worth of economics in one day an night
you can do it OP
just dont get arrogant and think you can slack off

[Anonymous No.]

I always study by, well, studying over the course of several weeks, then stop studying at least 24 hours beforehand.

[Manly No.]

>>4811386
No offense, but I just don't see how someone could fail at school or want to go another year when your friends are all leaving.

I wish you luck.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811228
actually the bathroom breaks are great, you use them to think about concepts. it is actually a surprisingly effective place to think about problems. I have met lots of profs who have had revelations while peeing... they were all guys

[Anonymous No.]

Well, what should I say...not sleeping while learning something that's not that easy like physics, math etc is not a good option, it will just halt your understanding and effectiveness itself. Go to sleep at 00-01, wake up at 07-08.
For you to concentrate, try to seize your despair.
You probably won't succeed...but at least try your hardest for the rest few days so you at least won't regret about them. When I do all what I am able off, I have no regrets after.
Also I wouldn't recommend you pills etc, but it is up to you...
Computer might halt you as well, if you have materials on paper, you'd better put some distance. You will find no salvation for exams here.
If your are completelly sure that there is no way to cram it, you might try to find ways yo cheat, ask people who have already did that test and ask about things. But I guess, success rate of this is as low as for cramming.
And finally, I don't think that death is such a bad thing for I am not a believer. Yet I am animal so it is not that easy and I am not desparate enough.
Sorry for my bad english, it is far from being native or often used for me.

[Anonymous No.]

Then again, I don't know your country, and even if I knew it's name, I know nothing about circumstances on what is needed to get a job and to live there...if it is for our post-soviet contries, it is not unthinkable of living without education, tho being otaku-like won't help even here...if you fail, go to Mac, then learn life. It is not like there are many choices.

[Anonymous No.]

>Parents both die
>No relatives
>No friends
>No no one to help you out
>Last month before your evicted, No money no job experience no college degrees
>Feel down go to gas station and buy a coke, cashier offers a lottery ticket, buy it since you got nothing to lose
>WIN AND ALL PROBLEMS ARE SOLVED
True story, feels good.

[Anonymous No.]

>>4811369
Horrible.
It's easier to remember something the more time it has to set in. This list is backwards.