Thread: Hours in Class/Hours Studying?

How many hours are spent per day/week in class? Also, on average, how many hours does everyone spend outside of class? Thanks for your inputs!

For first semester: 15 hrs/wk in class & 4 hrs/wk in lab
Out of class: Whatever you can get away with doing.

I think the average med student studies an extra 6-8 hours a day out of class room time. JMO of what I have witnessed so far.

The golden rule: 2 hrs/class/day...that's what Dr B from Biochem always recommends. Of course, the problem is, during 2nd and 3rd semester, you're in class for 4-5 hrs/ day. And 5th semester? Well, it's crunch time for step!

I haven't studied 6 hours in one day since I've been here (leaving in 5 weeks)

Originally Posted by MarylandGal

The golden rule: 2 hrs/class/day...that's what Dr B from Biochem always recommends. Of course, the problem is, during 2nd and 3rd semester, you're in class for 4-5 hrs/ day. And 5th semester? Well, it's crunch time for step!

personal hygene be damned?

There is no set rule for this. You have to realize that everyone is different. Some people study 6-7 hours a day while others barely study 6 hours before a test and still do well. So it all depends on the person. I think the best thing to do is to go over everything you cover in class everyday...whether it takes you 30 mins or 6 hours. Personally, I don't study everyday. I start studying a few days before a test, and so far, I haven't run into any trouble. I am in 3rd semester right now.

Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by aychamo

I haven't studied 6 hours in one day since I've been here (leaving in 5 weeks)

Your quite the star then aren't you?

everyone has a different system. Some people study until late past midnight. I usually have to finish by 9 or 10 so I can relax and watch TV (and at 6 and 7:30 for Simpsons)

if i was a star this would be me