Study tip 1:
When I am studying, I constantly ask myself how things are this way, or why they have to occur this way. It keeps me away from memorizing pages of information without actually understanding the physiologic mechanisms behind the information. Asking how and why can expose you to repeated themes and patterns that occur and can be applied in many different situations. Being able to apply themes and patterns brings about many "OMG ITS JUST THIS AGAIN!!" moments, and for me, that is fun.