How do you not forget things you learn?

Question

If you take bunch of classes one semester, how is a good way not to forget things that you took in those classes? Like say one of them is a history class. How is a good way that if somebody asks me a question about a topic discussed in that class like 10 years later, that I will be able to tell him about it. It makes me so mad because I can do really well in school, but what does it matter if in the following years, I'll just forget the stuff. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

There is a technique in Neurolinguistic Programming called future pacing. Whenever you learn a new piece of information, look up and to your right (unless you're left handed, then it's up and to the left). Imagine that it's 10 years or so in the future and someone has just asked you for that information. Imagine that you smile at them and say, "I learned that 10 years ago in Mr.***'s class. The answer is *****. Fill in the blanks with the information each time you set up the future pacing anchor. Imagine that the person (in the future) who asked you the question is very impressed. Imagine that someone comes into the room and the person says,"Did you know that***? This guy*** learned it 10 years ago in Mr.***'s class! Isn't that cool?!"
It lets your brain have a reward for remembering information. It really works well for math formulas, at least that's what I use it for, since math is my biggest challenge. You can do it~! Best wishes for success, now and into your future!

Answer 2

Hm I know how you feel. It's pointless to learn what you'll only remember for one year. The lessons I've learned from high school classes that I still remember now (I'm in college now) is from a class I was interested in, anatomy. I would take what I learned in anatomy and talk about it to my brothers, family and friends. The more you talk about it, the more you'll remember. If you build up a network of things you can compare what you learned with, then it will stick in your mind longer. Otherwise, you'll just have to review a bit every week or so. Good luck! :D

Answer 3

I f you want to remember things you have to refresh frequently what you studied and the more you refresh the better the results..Associating the new knowledge with what you already know[though the relationship you make may be ridiculous] will also help to remember things Don't worry about memory lasting for10years, who knows whether the information you stored in your brain will be useful at all. for any pratical purpose.The power of memory increases with practice and after certain age power decreases due to aging.There is a belief in certain countries that sexual continence help powers of the mind[very difficult to practise in a permissive society]8

Answer 4

There's a lot of mnemotechniques, maybe you'll find sth for yourself, it's a personal case I think. Mind-maps? But generally... probably you won't need your current knowledge after 10 years cause you'll be full of new information! I remember only easy things - poems and all things learned by heart (latin suffixes, poems, etc). However - you just can't learn everything by heart!

Answer 5

Some people retain information longterm, while others don't. You could continue to read on subjects which interest you. Or, you could join groups which discuss these issues. Whatever it takes to keep it fresh.

Answer 6

Using the information or reviewing it is what makes it more permanent. Information that we don't use frequently tends to fade from our memories. The cliche "Use it or lose it." is definitely applicable here.