{"id":1528,"date":"2021-08-30T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=1528"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:57:13","slug":"the-osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-studying-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/the-osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-studying-styles","title":{"rendered":"The Osmosis Ultimate Guide to Studying Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/the-osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-studying-styles\/#What_Are_Study_Styles\" >What Are Study Styles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/the-osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-studying-styles\/#Osmosis_Has_Identified_Four_Main_Study_Personas\" >Osmosis Has Identified Four Main Study Personas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/the-osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-studying-styles\/#Want_to_find_out_what_your_unique_study_style_is\" >Want to find out what\u00a0your\u00a0unique study style is?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/the-osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-studying-styles\/#Inside_Youll_Discover\" >Inside, You\u2019ll Discover:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Osmosis helps those who are studying medicine to <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/06\/01\/work-smart-not-hard-how-osmosis-takes-the-stress-out-of-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>learn in the most productive way<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0possible.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve discussed learning styles before, but Studying Styles can transform the way you work with material and prepare for exams. Read on for the definitive guide to identifying your Studying Style and putting it to work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Study_Styles\"><\/span>What Are Study Styles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you found yourself spending more time planning your study session than actually hitting the books? Or, perhaps, you jump right in and seek out practice exams first. When you sit down to study, are you looking to absorb the material permanently, or is it good enough to simply pass the exam?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/guy-studying-with-osmosis.png\" alt=\"A guy studying with osmosis\" class=\"wp-image-1533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/guy-studying-with-osmosis.png 397w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/guy-studying-with-osmosis.png?resize=300,286 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you found yourself nodding along to one or another of these study-time descriptions, you\u2019re on your way to finding your particular Studying Style.<strong>&nbsp;The idea is that each person approaches studying medicine in one of four different ways.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have heard the term \u201clearning style\u201d before, and might know that learning styles fit into about seven different categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visual:&nbsp;<\/strong>people who learn by seeing the concept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aural<\/strong>: people who learn by hearing about the concept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verbal:<\/strong>&nbsp;people who learn by speaking and writing about concepts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kinesthetic:<\/strong>&nbsp;people who learn by hands-on practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mathematical<\/strong>: people who learning through logical progression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social<\/strong>: people who learn best by working with others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solitary<\/strong>: people who learn best by working alone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cft.vanderbilt.edu\/guides-sub-pages\/learning-styles-preferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theory of learning styles<\/a>&nbsp;is prevalent especially in challenging academic environments like when studying healthcare. However,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/00091383.2010.503139?casa_token=xp4tgNFjWn0AAAAA:sfEzqeRkukMxKHyBDuHfdOd3XK0GF9ubyXQsRxlfOdWNa8CwHps6uGDoPS8xFmI48_lkIUbwmVz9Ig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">many studies<\/a>&nbsp;show that most of us don\u2019t necessarily fit into one category or the other.&nbsp;<strong>Trying to identify your specific learning style won\u2019t automatically help you learn easier or more efficiently.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studying Styles differ from learning styles by providing learners the tools to identify their own strengths and challenges. Once you\u2019ve found those,&nbsp;<strong>Studying Styles help you capitalize on your strengths and provide methods to overcome the challenges.&nbsp;<\/strong>Note that your Studying Style might change based on the professor, the specific class you\u2019re taking, or the exam you\u2019re preparing for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Osmosis_Has_Identified_Four_Main_Study_Personas\"><\/span>Osmosis Has Identified Four Main Study Personas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/four-study-personas.png\" alt=\"Osmosis illustration of four study personas.\" class=\"wp-image-1532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/four-study-personas.png 605w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/four-study-personas.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/four-study-personas.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each style or persona has distinct needs and methodologies in the time they spend studying. We\u2019ll go into more detail on each persona and each aspect of them below. We\u2019ll also help you find out which persona you fit into and how to proceed with that knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_find_out_what_your_unique_study_style_is\"><\/span>Want to find out what\u00a0<em>your<\/em>\u00a0unique study style is?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By now you\u2019re probably curious about which Studying Style you fit into. The good news is that Osmosis has created&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/osms.it\/study-style-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a handy quiz<\/a>&nbsp;that will help you identify your studying persona. Remember that your Studying Style might change depending on the particular exam or class you\u2019re taking, so come back and take the quiz again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osms.it\/study-style-blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/studying-style-quiz.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/studying-style-quiz.png 481w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/studying-style-quiz.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/studying-style-quiz.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Osmosis quiz asks key questions to uncover your particular Studying Style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the quiz and answer the questions as honestly and clearly as possible. Once you have your results, get an in-depth analysis of your Studying Style in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/osmosis.org\/ultimate-guide\/studying-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FULL REPORT<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inside_Youll_Discover\"><\/span>Inside, You\u2019ll Discover:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What\u2019s at stake if you don\u2019t know what your studying style is?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A full breakdown of each Studying Style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What your specific challenges are so you can engineer your studying methods to avoid them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What your motivational triggers are so you can optimize them to learn at your very best<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A personalized action plan that gives you practical tips on how to start studying better today!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helpful tips on key Osmosis features that can help you get the most out of the platform and support your Studying Style the best.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And a lot more\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/osmosis-studying-style-guide.png\" alt=\"Osmosis ad Link to download the osmosis ultimate guide to studying styles. guide\" class=\"wp-image-1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/osmosis-studying-style-guide.png 605w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/osmosis-studying-style-guide.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/osmosis-studying-style-guide.png?resize=300,300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that your Studying Style is not a diagnosis of your definitive way of learning, or a prognosis of your success in school. This idea is a tool to help carry you through some of those particularly challenging moments that studying medicine will present. When you\u2019re looking at a to-do list but still not sure where to start, revisit the Studying Style quiz and get a fresh start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Blog_Display_Ads_GENERAL2_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Blog_Display_Ads_GENERAL2_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/Blog_Display_Ads_GENERAL2_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want to make the most of your studying strengths?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/create\">Osmosis<\/a>\u00a0is built for healthcare students who want to reach their full potential. Try it today!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Osmosis helps those who are studying medicine to learn in the most productive way\u00a0possible.\u00a0 We\u2019ve discussed learning styles before, but Studying Styles can transform the way you work with material and prepare for exams. Read on for the definitive guide to identifying your Studying Style and putting it to work for you. 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