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When I started university, in 2017, I struggled with feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome because I did not know anyone or anything about the medical field. I had never met a doctor that looked like me or shared in my experiencias. I did not know how to study effectively or what it would take to achieve my goals. Overtime, I strengthened my self-confidence and learned to advocate for myself within the academic space. I graduated with my B.S. in Biological Sciences from UTRGV in the Fall of 2020 with honors (Summa Cum Laude) . I am also preparing to matriculate into our UTRGV School of Medicine, as a member of the Class of 2025, and I hope to carry on my aprendizaje by honoring and engaging diverse perspectives within the medical sphere. But this success did not happen overnight! It took a lot of trial & error and support from my UTRGV community along the way. I am sharing my academic journey with you to emphasize the idea of “Si otros pueden, porque tu no!”(If others can do it, why not you?)  \nI have curated this document with the hopes of facilitating your academic journey by providing tools that can enhance your study methods, time management skills, and productivity. These are all things that I wish I would have known earlier and would have saved me a lot of time/hassle. I hope they serve you as much as they served me!  \nPonte las pilas, tu puedes! Lesley L. Chapa  \nUTRGV School of Medicine, Class of 2025  \nFor more information or support feel free to contact me! | [lesley.chapa02@utrgv.edu](lesley.chapa02@utrgv.edu)[ ](lesley.chapa02@utrgv.edu)To follow my medical journey and learn more about effective study approaches, visit my Instagram @lesley med (2 underscores) For faculty-centered support, please contact our Center [for Teaching Excellence | cte@utrgv.edu](for Teaching Excellence | cte@utrgv.edu)  \nTable of Contents:  \nClick on the links below to be directly transferred to that section within this document. For each topic, I will provide relevant videos/resources that can explain the concepts better than I can ever attempt to. That way, you can reference an engaging source rather than reading a boring Word Document.  \n1. Effective Study Tips  \na.  What does it mean to study effectively?  \nb. Active Learning vs. Passive Learning  \nc. Spaced repetition  \ni.  Tools for Spatial Repetition  \nd.  Motivation and Procrastination  \ni.  How to study if I don’t feel like it?  \nii. Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic motivation  \niii.  Motivational Content  \ne. Learning/Productivity Tools for…  \ni. All Students  \nii.  STEM/Pre-Med  \n1. Course Resources  \n2. Extra-curricular activities  \n3. Preparing for the MCAT  \n4. Applying to Medical School  \n2. Time Management  \na. Why is it important to manage your time?  \nb. Tips for Time Management  \nc.  Tools for Time Management  \n3. Mental Health  \na.  Stress  \nb. Anxiety  \nc. Understanding Imposter Syndrome  \nd. Competition, comparison, and changing your mentality  \ne.  Burnout  \nf. UTRGV | Mental Health Resources  \n4. 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