How to Study Effectively as an Engineering Student

Learning how to study effectively can not only help you to save a bunch of time and learn more but it can also help you to achieve higher grades. In this video I share some of the things I learnt during my time as a student that helped me to optimise the time I spent studying and ultimately positioned me to excel academically. Enjoy :)

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Repetition & Consistency
02:15 Clear Tutorial Solutions
03:47 Plan Your Time
05:13 Organise Your Notes
05:58 Be Resourceful

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WHO AM I:
I’m Ben, a graduate structural engineer. I make videos about tech, engineering, productivity and self-development. On this channel I hope to provide entertainment, advice and knowledge for aspiring and young students and professionals.

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[kingdavisthesaint]

Hi I'm a civil engineer i like this I'm a first year thanks

[BasminaShinwari]

I'm 11 years old and I really wanna become an engineer when I grow up (civil)

[Impoweredbyfire]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I really don't know anyone with healthy study habits, and I've been feeling lost lately, but your videos were so helpful, They made me feel understood and really helped me a lot to have a healthy relationship with studying! I am grateful for your channel!

[locuzsteaks]

me reconsidering wtf i took engineering even tho i knew i sucked at math n science

[bro...]

awesome Video! Honestly half of the battle is figuring out which equation to use~ lol. Couple of things I might say, Repetition and working though problems after one semester become too much of a hassel in retentition. Spacing out (Skipping a day between) studing helps a lot in retention. As well as taking notes CONSEPTUALLY will be always better than Linear notes. I use Obisidian to help me link consepts in depth to have a really strong foundation of how to apply things. Maybe have a look at Obisidian as a way to take notes!

[theonaedenoen]

I am in second year in architecture option, this really saves my time in front of a really really big semester. Thanks man this might save my time

[Salimatah]

Thank you so much. My big issue is that in my secondary school and Alevels I could study last minute and get the highest grades, the workload in my specific engineering degree is way too much to do that, sadly I got stuck in that mindset I’m trying to unlearn that and start to review my notes from the beginning of the semester.

[hehehe]

I finally found a civil engineering/engineering youtube channel I can relate to. Subscribed!

[safa-ucmk]

*Going over material Repeatedly and Consistently is v important
- Review Lecture Notes

--> Collect important formulas and add to a general self-made formula sheet
Revision doesn't begin before exams..you do it from week 1.

Emphasis on Tutorial Questions (Stuff teachers go over)
1) Capture - capture, record everything from board. If possible, include teacher's verbal tips as they do it.
2) Comprehension - really understand the question process, go back and try to do without looking at solution.
3) Consolidate - rewrite question answer in really detailed steps, add additional supplementary relevant info (graphs, steps, etc.)

Do big assignments early/start early to prevent a potential overloaded/burnout week. Look ahead for project filled or exam filled weeks.

Organize your notes
- keep it all in one place
- similar structure
- why? self-explanatory easier to reference and actually use.
- his system was going down vertically for notes, and horizontally across adding questions of same type on One Note. You can also name pages in one-note.

If you don't understand a concept, jump around, and look for external resources that may make more sense (articles, yt, etc.)
- dig around
- be willing to put urself out there
- office hours, contact professor if you need to, see if you can set up a call, in-person office hours, etc.
- see if a friend can explain it to you.

Long run, important to keep in mind that knowledge builds upon each other, so building strong foundations is very important.

[nattynotes]

Good on you Ben! Honestly such a useful, well made video, especially because I’m studying Civil at Griffith. Currently in 3rd year, working at a geotech company. Got flashbacks when I saw those Mech of Material notes 😂 I was so surprised to see this pop up (I was searching for some Sunday morn study motivation) - this is Nat Hughes from high school, we had a few classes together. Anyway, thanks for the vid and keep up it up!

[juanittackittackito]

Hi Hielshler! You should consider making some tutorials or “how-to’s” on common Civil Engineering problems or topics👍

[jaybickers]

Thanks for the useful video. I did the first semester of BETech in mechanical last year and had some ill health so had to leave, later this month I will be returning to do BeHons in mechanical starting from fresh again and am trying to optimise my notetaking and study time.

[Burrito]

I'm starting a level 3 BTech engineering course in September. Barely made it on to this course because I didnt take my studies seriously. Gonna stop letting myself down and be on top of things and aim for the highest grade.

[gloriamayor]

im going into my first semester this is so much helpful
great work😺

[stefanobonaiuti]

Cool video, it helped me a bit, I feel like I'm kinda stuck in one place without moving forward.

[mohammedalkhaldi]

Great video bro, you deserve more subscribers

[nomslife]

everytime i try to understand a problem solving question by asking my teachers and after a while of not getting it I start to feel stupid so I end up not understanding the material

[amindaher]

all of thses i have done it thanks now I work as a site engineer in japanese 2nd biggest construction company

[ziaddawoud]

I will use this advice and you help me in my project 🙏🌸

[ohohjournal]

Thanks, I'm an upcoming bioengineering student 🙌