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How Your Personal Experiences Help You Gain A Better Understanding When Learning Something New

By Raquel Frakes

Introduction

Going to school at any age requires us to learn new things every day. At times, it is hard to remember every topic or concept you have learned. College is a whole different ballgame, where learning and obtaining new information are crucial for our futures. College can be difficult because of other obligations or even jobs, so it is essential to find a successful method to recall information that you have learned. The Self-Reference Affect is one of those successful methods. 

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How Thinking About Yourself Can Help You Learn Better

By Madeline Baldwin

In college, you’re always learning and absorbing new information. It’s a time when you have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills. The ability to accurately recall and engage with information is the key to success in the whirlwind of college life. Studying can feel super overwhelming sometimes, but one strategy to increase the effectiveness of studying is something called the self-reference effect, or the SRE. 

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