(Kush Patel, grad 2023)
I have broken down this guide to specifically target different years and address what I believe is most important at that level. You are welcome to read ahead and see what will be expected for you in the future and learn the ropes earlier.
Just start! You honestly can't go wrong. I had no clue what I was doing in first year but I am glad I just started and learnt things as time went on. Your goal in first year should be to just learn how to use Anki. The following are some of the things you should look to figure out:
How do I make cards? When should I do my reviews? How can I be more consistent? How can I made cards that work for me? How can I use add-ons to make my learing more efficient? How do I use tags and premade decks?
I say just keep it simple. Make cards on things you have difficulty remembering. I personally wouldn't stress too much about first year and that's why I think that you don't need to worry about premade decks and all that. Continuity in learning is extremely important but there really isn't much for first year that is essential for you to know moving forward. So even if you just scrap ALL your Anki at the end of first year and start fresh in second year - that's fine! I and many other people I know, did exactly that. If you have learned a thing or two about how to use Anki to best suit your needs, you have succeeded!
Check out FAQs to learn more about how to get started.
This can be a stressful year for many students who don’t have the right study strategies in place. Learning how to use Anki in first year means there's one less thing you will have to worry about now. If you are new to Anki, you still have time to learn - you will always be learning for the rest of your life so it's never too late.
Use the toggles below to learn how to use Anki during second year.