LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

12 SECRETS FOR MEMORIZING THINGS EASILY

We learn things throughout our entire lives, but we still don’t know everything because we forget a lot of information. Why does this happen?
learn why this happens and find a way to memorize information much more effectively. There is a universal formula that helps us to memorize things more easily that was made by Hermann Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist. And it works.

WHY WE FORGET
Your brain protects you from overloading with useless information. That’s why all new information is stored in the short-term memory, not in the long-term memory. If you don’t repeat it or use it, you forget it very quickly.
The Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve shows that just one hour after learning we forget more than half of the learned information. One week later we remember only 20%.
In order to keep the information in your head for a longer time, you need to try to put it into your long-term memory. Forced memorization is not very effective in this case because your brain can’t make sense of the information quickly and form strong associations. If you want to remember things for a long time, you need to extend the memorization period. It should be as long as a few days or even weeks.
You can practice interval memorization using self-made cards or special applications like Anki ( Android , iOS) and
SuperMemo ( Android , iOS ).


12 MORE MEMORIZING TIPS

1. Try to understand what you learn. Things that you understand are memorized 9 times faster.
2. Learn the most necessary information . You need to set your priorities correctly.
3.  Take this into consideration: things that are at the beginning and at the end are memorized the best ( serial position effect ).
4. Switch your attention from one topic to another. Remember that similar memories get mixed ( interference theory) and become a “mess.“
5. Learn opposite things . For example, if you are learning a foreign language, memorize day and night. Opposites are easier to memorize.
6. Build your own ”mind palace.“ The idea is to associate certain things with a certain place. For example, if you are in your room, try to connect a thing you are learning to something in your room. Repeat it a few times. After that, try to recall what the room looks like in your memory, and repeat the things you learned this way.
7. Use “nail words.” The point of the technique is to nail one learned thing to another. So when you think of the nail, you automatically recall the other thing.
8. Associate new words with those you already know. If you are learning a language, you can memorize something new based on what you know.
9. Make up stories . If you need to memorize a lot of information in some particular order, try to put the pieces into a story. It’s important that the pieces are connected to each other with some kind of plot.
10.  Use a tape recorder . Record the information you are learning, and listen to the recording a few times. This method works best for people who memorize audio information better.
11. Visualize. Use body language when learning. This will help you trigger your muscle memory.
12. Choose only the best materials . Don’t use outdated books and methods of learning. Things might have changed a lot since the books were written. Don’t waste your time on something that may turn out to be wrong.

2017/2018 UNN departmental cutoff marks

2017/2018 UNN departmental cutoff marks 

UNN cutoff for medical students 

Medicine : 304.6(merit), 302.5(Enugu), 301.5(Imo) 299(Anambra), 288.6(Abia)

Dentistry : 271.4(merit), 264(Imo)

Pharmacy : 287.6(merit), 283.5(Enugu), 281(Anambra), 280.5(Abia)

Radiography : 272.0(merit)

Nursing : 274.6(merit), 272.8(Enugu), 264.6(Imo), 262.2(Abia), 247.2(Ebonyi)

Med rehab : 258(merit), 255.8(Enugu), 253.8(Imo)

The reason why cutoff marks are gotten b4 admission list is published is to enable the aspirants know their fate so they can start to plan early enough. If you didn't reach the cutoff mark of your department as posted earlier, it will be wise for you to start making your plan B. An erudite once said that when you make your plans multiple, there's every chance that one will surely work for you. I know many believe they will still see their names in the merit list even though they didn't reach the supposed cutoffmarks known now, Well I believe that too but it will be better to be surprised than to be disappointed. 

 No course is superior or better than another!! Every course has its own good sides and bad sides.. You can imagine someone who graduates as a doctor today and never get fulfilled in life, always struggling with his/her happiness, stressed up at work and always having the face of one who has had a trailer run over him/her. You can be successful in anything you commit yourself to do and enjoy doing. And who says you can't still be where you wish to be if you be somewhere else now? Most of us came in from somewhere else, and that has actually helped us to know what the other side means and also appreciate it. Shopping into another department/faculty is way of making a plan B work. Never hesitate to take that bold step when the time comes. You haven't really deviated from God's plan for your life by doing so... It is an opportunity!! 

When it is time, we shall help most of you with which to shop into and your chances of being admitted based on statistics. What ever happens, always know that God loves you and has a plan for you.... Plans for good and not of evil! Plans to bring you the expected ending(fulfilment) 

MAKE YOUR PLAN B

*Shopping 

*Quota(many u do not know.. U can p. chat me) 

*Long leg

*JUPEB

*OTHERS.. which you can still check out for yourself

#Merit list loading.......

Scholarships available for medical students

Scholarships  available for medical students



1. *WORTH N150,000 annually.*

TAG a 100/200L student.

The NNPC/TOTAL universities scholarship is now open for 100 and 200 level students.

Registration is on and will end on *31st October, 2017* and the examination will take place on *2nd December, 2017* across various centres nationwide.

Kindly apply FREE OF CHARGE by using the link below:

https://scholarships.totalcsredu.com/scholarship-application-form/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C8200468161

Best of luck in advance.

2. *WORTH N200,000 annually*

Meanwhile, *the registration deadline for the MTNF Scholarship*, has been moved to *Friday, October 13, 2017.* Register now, don’t miss out!

http://foundation.mtnonline.com/scholarship-scheme/login

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA

Admission Requirements

The Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) shall be the primary degree in the Faculty of Dentistry and shall be awarded after a successful completion of the courses of study.

The curriculum for the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery shall normally extend over a period of six academic years for students admitted by the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and five years for students admitted by Direct Entry.

To qualify for admission into the Faculty of Dentistry through UTME, the candidate must in addition to the general University of Nigeria entry requirements possess at least five O’ Level Credit passes at one sitting or any recognized equivalent.

Candidates for admission by Direct Entry mode must in addition to all the requirements above have either: Three A’ Level Credits in Physics, Chemistry and Biology; or B.Sc. or equivalent in relevant fields.

Holders of M.B.B.S may be admitted into the Three Year Training Program in Dentistry.

Candidates on transfer from other recognized universities must meet Faculty admission requirements and in addition have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.00. However, expelled students from other universities are not admitted. This however is subject to the University set standard for Inter – University transfer.

To qualify for the Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery, candidates must spend the last three years in the Faculty of Dentistry in line with the regulations made by the Senate of the University of Nigeria regarding inter-university transfers. The remaining period (of the curriculum) may have been spent in any other university approved for the purpose by the Senate on the recommendations of the Faculty Board of Studies.

Candidates are admitted into the Faculty for BDS programme either through entrance mode (UME/POST UME) or as direct entry students for the six year standard programme or five year programme respectively.

In addition to the University minimum entry requirements the entrance candidates are expected to have at least credit pass in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or at the Ordinary Level in not more than one sitting.

Direct entry candidates in addition to satisfying the above requirements should also have three Advanced Level papers in Biology or Zoology, Chemistry and Physics in London G. C. E in one sitting.

The Faculty accepts B. Sc degrees in related fields of study for admission into the five year standard programme.

Holders of M. B. B. S may be admitted into the three year clinical course in Dentistry

Admission Requirements:

1. Person from 16 years

2. Must pass Jamb Exams

3. Meet the Faculty academic requirement in terms of school certificate subject passed

4. Candidates on transfer from other recognized universities must meet departmental admission requirements and in addition have a minimum GPA of 3.00. However, expelled students from other universities are not admitted. This however is subject to the University set standard for Inter – University transfer.

Retention: Candidates who have overstayed by more than 50% of the normal programme duration or are involved in examination malpractice or forged certificate are expelled from the university.

Graduation Policy: Students shall be required to obtain a final cumulative grade point average of at least 1.00 to qualify for graduation. Students shall also obtain a passing grade in all major, required, ancillary and general studies courses before they can graduate. In addition, the student has to satisfy the minimum unit load required for graduation (150 units – see section 2.3(5) of UNN undergraduate Academic Regulations)

All admissions are on probation until certificates which form the basis of admission are verified.

A student can be expelled from the university if

1. He/she is involved in examination malpractice

2. He/she is a member of secret cult

3. The certificate on the basis of which probationary admission was offered is found to be forged.

FIVE YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

This admission is for Direct Entry. Students admitted to the Programme begin in the 2nd year with the Preclinical students of the Faculty subject to satisfaction of the University and Faculty entry requirements.

THREE YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

Students admitted to this programme begin with the clinical courses in the 4th Year. They are, however, expected to have satisfied the requirement for the practical courses in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Biology.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Successful graduates in the B. D. S degree programme are well equipped (after housemanship) for careers in government Hospitals, Private practice, teaching and research in Universities or research institutes as well as administration. Graduates are also qualified for post graduate training for specialization any where in the world.

STRESS AREAS

• Child Dental Health 0

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1

• Preventive and Community Dentistry 2

• Restorative Dentistry 3

• Oral Pathology and Medicine 4

SIX YEAR STANDARD UNDERGRADUA

UNN admission secrets

UNN admission secrets

As we await d cutoff marks(which are not always made available) and probably the merit list, let us use this time well; to pray and to plan. How much u plan will determine whether or not you would be admitted if your aggregate happens not to be up to the cutoff mark of the department you are aspiring for.
If you miss the merit list, you can still get admitted even to your dream course. There are lots of admission secrets and if time permits us during that period, we will unveil the ones known to us.... Just know for now that UNN staff quotas isn't d only quotas available for admission. There are a good number of them and I will list the ones I know here later.
Be optimistic but don't be stupid!!
How The Lists Will Be Released:
* primary list - This will have the names of those whose average are greater than or equal to their aspiring departmental cutoff marks. There are departmental merit cutoff mark and departmental State cutoff marks which varies from State to Sate depending on d number of aspirants from such state and the percentage of persons allocated to each State.
* 1st supplementary list - This is basically for those who shopped into another department and also aspirants who are using special quotas(staff + others). Aspirants whose average are very close to the cutoff mark of their department could also be considered.
* 2nd supplementary list - this is usually the main list which is based on discretionary. Here ppl who are rich can buy their way through. Ppl who have long leg can also be admitted here.
* and others, as many as they deemed fit to release.
NB:
- 2nd supplementary list and others following it can be compressed into one list depending on the time available.
- the last list popularly known as the VC list is not always the list used for discretion by the VC. He can use any one ranging from the 2nd to the last but most likely, the third.
- people who come in through the 1st list do not always end up the best. When you all are finally admitted, you all become the same.. It will now take someone who wants sth special to work for it ... Your High score in jamb will no longer be effective
- There's nothing wrong in asking somebody for help or paying some amount for admission. It is not perculier with UNN, it is done in every university in the world. Many of us would want our kids to study in Harvard one day, and it means that if we have the money, we'll pay their way in. What is wrong is graduating ppl who are not qualified!!

Enemies to the I.Q.

Enemies to the I.Q.

Even if you can easily complete the daily crossword puzzle and regularly trounce your pals in Words With Friends—classic ways to keep your mind sharp—there may be other everyday habits chipping away at your intellect, sabotaging your precious neurons in surprising ways.
Here are 6 things that top experts say could be harming your true brain power.

1. You're stressed out.

Fretting about finances, worrying over work projects, and trying to maintain a semblance of a social life can create a potent stew of stress hormones.
"High stress levels are not only associated with poorer brain functioning but may even link to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease," says Brendan Kelley, MD, neurologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Hormonal changes linked to stress are believed to be behind this relationship.


2. You can't fit into your jeans.

As if you need more incentive to stay slim, research shows mid-life obesity can result in poorer cognitive performance and an increased risk of dementia later on, says Kelley.
A study published in the
American Journal of Epidemiology shows a link between obesity and low intellectual ability in adolescence and adulthood. "Obesity is a complex medical problem, however," says Kelley. It's not easy to disentangle whether this is because of some of the medical issues that may result from obesity or from obesity itself, he says.


3. You're living the sweet life.

Sugar not only adds inches to your waistline, but in high doses, it could affect your brain cells, says Allen Towfigh, MD, a sleep medicine doctor and neurologist affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital. "Diabetics have higher incidences of dementia," notes Towfigh.
The negative impact of sugar on the brain may be because of increased inflammation, according to an animal study from the University of Southern California. High sugar diets were found to affect brain cell functioning and cognitive ability.


4. You're the master multi-tasker.

Composing an email while having a discussion with your co-worker and eating lunch at the same time—sound familiar? This kind of juggling act can jam up your brain processing, says Towfigh. "Our frontal lobes are the main engines directing our attention, and they only have a finite amount of processing power." If you try to exceed what your brain can reasonably do, your mind may stall out from time to time, similar to how your computer freezes up when you try to open multiple programs.


5. You spend time with a friend who smokes.

Even if you don't light up, inhaling second-hand cigarette smoke subjects the brain to a cocktail of toxic substances, says Towfigh. "Prolonged exposure to smoke increases carbon monoxide in the body, which displaces vital oxygen our brains and bodies need."
Damage to blood vessels and neurons disrupt the ability of brain cells to communicate effectively and retain information properly.


6. You're always up the air.

Chronic jet lag from a busy travel schedule can affect learning and memory for up to a month after you've returned home, according to research from the University of California, Berkeley.
Traveling through different time zones disrupts your body's normal circadian rhythm, says Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, a psychologist and author of
Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love. "In addition to problems with sleeping, eating, and hormone regulation (all of which can also influence memory and learning), it serves as a significant source of stress on your body."

Maximizing your stay in the University as a MEDICAL student

Maximizing your stay in the  University as a MEDICAL student

You don't need to be "intelligent" before you can make DISTINCTIONS.
Actually every brain has the same capacity and built up what makes the difference is the quality of development it has attained.
It has been well established and proven that making First Class in school isn't difficult..
if you are on your way to this varsity, then:

*make up your mind on what you would like to leave the school with now. that is the fuel for your success

*Begin early when you come in. People who do well in their first year always continue in it.

*Get a mentor.. This person add so much value to your life.. He/She already has gone pass your level, so he/she can instruct you on what they did what worked for them and what they didn't do that would have helped them. Here you actually buy some time Co's you will not have to experiment.

*Don't just do book work only. The University is actually where you learn everything about life. The GS classes brings to u the opportunity to do public speaking, CDER for entrepreneurship etc.. Make sure to participate.

*Create a healthy networking.. God primary helps you with people you've met somehow. Do well not to look down on people. try to add values to their life cos they might destiny helper tomorrow