How to Get an A In Chemistry | Study Tips, Advice, Resources | Gen Chem, Orgo, Biochem

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  • Let's chat COLLEGE CHEMISTRY! I'm talking about how I studied to get As in all my chemistry courses from General Chemistry 1 through Biochemistry. Chemistry classes are HARD, I wanted to be open and honest about the struggles and advice that helped me get through them.
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    0:00 Intro
    1:53 My experience with chem
    3:12 General Chemistry
    11:19 Organic Chem 1
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    23:45- General Chem 2
    27:12 Biochemistry 1
    31:26 Outro
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  • @foreverbetty5836
    @foreverbetty5836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    This was perfect thank you going into gen chem 2 next semester. I really realized I was studying passively.

  • @Emily-km6sd
    @Emily-km6sd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I almost changed my major cause of chemistry but thats quitting ugh i have more chemistry ahead of me thank you. Was so hard because I've never had a chem. class before college.

  • @lila4351
    @lila4351 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I just failed my general chemistry 1 , and am retaking it , and will be using these tips throughout my next semester. Thank you ❤❤

  • @coffeepandacat
    @coffeepandacat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I haven't taken a chem class since middle school and I am 25 now. Trying to figure out how to best prepare myself for this semester. Did good in anatomy and bio. Now chemistry

  • @ambriaashley3383
    @ambriaashley3383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is amazing advice! wish I had this when I was in school, but I will share this with the young students I work with now!! 👍🏿

  • @Mwe_244
    @Mwe_244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was an amazing video. Thank you sooo much!!!

  • @aprilshowers122
    @aprilshowers122 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is great advice!! I am 26 and going back to college this fall to start a chem degree. Being smart is one thing, but really putting in the time and effort to study and practice is what gets you the high grades. I have two months till classes start so I am getting prepared early.

  • @simone6936
    @simone6936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You’re literally sooo stunning. This video is great I just got my schedule for my freshman year term and I have 3 science classes (I’m a biology major) I’m really nervous cause one of them as you can guess is Chemistry and I’ve never took chemistry before! I’ve heard it’s hard so I’m nervous but this video definitely eased my nerves a bit💕💕 new sub here!

  • @JaiMariah
    @JaiMariah หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this was such a helpful video! 26 and going back to school and decided on Chemistry! Such a positive and informative video! Thank you so much beautiful!

  • @__SincerelySandra
    @__SincerelySandra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the helpful tips‼️❤️

  • @teralynperez95
    @teralynperez95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Kyeisha! I just subscribed to you today and hope to follow in your shoes becoming a TH-camr, model, and a Vet Technician/Veterinarian. Man let me tell you, I got a C in Chemistry 305 last year in the fall and currently taking Chemistry 400 General Chemistry and currently have an F in it. I feel so down today and just want to change my major. I know I can't think like that and can become whatever I want. It's hard work yes. I just want to succeed in life even get great grades in everything as taking a Computer Science class. I just feel everyone is smarter than me in Chemistry and I'm just the one falling behind. Also I'm very happy I'm subscribed to you and look forward to be part of your TH-cam journey. 🤗🌻

  • @mosoriresuccess6968
    @mosoriresuccess6968 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Hi Kyeisha! Thank you so much for making this video! Thanks to your video, I had the courage to start taking Chemistry to begin my pre-med journey. With all of the negative rhetoric surrounding taking chem in college (that gave me SO much anxiety), you have no idea how much I needed to see a fellow young black woman like me encouraging me to know that it is possible for me to not just “survive” but even get an A in ALL the chemistry sequences, and by the grace of Almighty God I did!!!🥳🎊 It isn’t so bad after all! I love chemistry so much and through my prayer life, the Lord helped me study for my courses in a better way that helped me perform so well. Thank you for being such a light Kyeisha, God bless you in all your endeavors love!💕🕊️🙏🏾👏🏾

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m SO glad to hear this! Wishing you more success on your premed journey 🙏🏾🤍

  • @TheKiddWhizz
    @TheKiddWhizz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for being honest!!!

  • @taosifirfan6669
    @taosifirfan6669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    im so glad I found this video! im a freshman at UMD and this semester I'll be taking orgo 1. im so anxious about it bc this is my first college chem course and ive heard so many horror stories about orgo!!

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm so glad it was helpful! Best of luck with orgo 1 you can do it, it's hard but not impossible!

  • @destinyzroom
    @destinyzroom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow I’m studying a science major with a French minor too!! Enchantée!! ♥️💐💐💐

  • @taddie101
    @taddie101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Awww I’m a pre-vet at UMD. Thanks for this video. Love seeing black queens in science !

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!

    • @chinagrose5096
      @chinagrose5096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm pre-vet as well and I cannot wrap my head around Chemistry. I need one on one help.

  • @devorahaugustin5117
    @devorahaugustin5117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg I would be taking General chemistry 1 in the next upcoming Semester Ur video is super helpful

  • @trulynaya6876
    @trulynaya6876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m so happy I found your page! I’ll be taking chem one this upcoming semester 🙃

  • @LaurenNicole
    @LaurenNicole 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Okay new intro!!

  • @sophiamears9329
    @sophiamears9329 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this woman.

  • @gailjohnson8315
    @gailjohnson8315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @joyleenstrozier4295
    @joyleenstrozier4295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Amazing!

  • @denenecavanagh9455
    @denenecavanagh9455 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @zeezalm8532
    @zeezalm8532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video, I am in my 2nd week of PM 1 and I can already see that your info in this video will be helpful. thank you 🥰
    Also, what is the best textbook either physical or ebook would you recommend for Gen Chem? thanks.❤

  • @thewiseyouth7942
    @thewiseyouth7942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the tips! It’s been helpful for CHEM101 this semester. Also, I really like your sweatshirt, and I was wondering if you got it from the bookstore (B&N) or an outside store. Thanks again!

  • @parismonet7750
    @parismonet7750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Kyeisha: I went through a couple of orgo chapters in the summer Me: Didn’t crack open a book this entire summer and class starts tomorrow 🤧 I really loved this video tho! I was just thinking about how to prepare for this class and your video popped up. I will def check out ur blog before I start my class 😊💖

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paris Monet looool😂 You got this boo good luck with classes tomorrow! Yasss, There’s a ton of stuff on my blog I hope it helps give some advice or just a lil motivation!💖

  • @ceceB00
    @ceceB00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m taking Chen during the summer. And it’s barely the third day and I’ve cried a total of 10 times. 😢

  • @AmberU
    @AmberU ปีที่แล้ว

    Im going to try for a doctorate program in nursing i am petrified i have not seen college in 10 years so here i am !

  • @owenrockenbach139
    @owenrockenbach139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eye brows on fleek

  • @josphineadhiambo8152
    @josphineadhiambo8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This much great

  • @MacyPooh196
    @MacyPooh196 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chemistry is so difficult for me but I also feel like I could have done better if I studied more. I didn’t know how to study effectively when I first started college and bombed it so hard.

  • @Miadabratt7
    @Miadabratt7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you cool intro!! Can you do biology major courses as well?

  • @kennygarcia102
    @kennygarcia102 ปีที่แล้ว

    What books shouldi be reading fbefore i take my college classes for chemsitry and microbiology?

  • @keeplearning4L
    @keeplearning4L ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if you see this, what is your time management like? can you get decent 7-8hrs of sleep if you’re going full time with a BS in chem?

  • @KoonceSSDAccord
    @KoonceSSDAccord ปีที่แล้ว

    not sure how this applies to me. I didnt take any chem in high school.it's kicking my butt right now trying to keep up

  • @sheesh2688
    @sheesh2688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏🏿 thank you

  • @whosaiditwasmehuh
    @whosaiditwasmehuh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am about to fail my gen chem 2. If I can do good on the next exams I still have a chance, wish me luck

  • @kennedielise8753
    @kennedielise8753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could I take Anatomy&Physiology 2 and Chemistry together?

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! It’s common to take a biology and chemistry course together, just take the necessary steps to prepare for the courses

  • @blandface9957
    @blandface9957 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm taking Gen Chem in Fall and I'm so scared LMAO

  • @lianna832
    @lianna832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    did you find studying for orgo in groups helpful or did you mainly study solo?

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did a mixture of both! I usually studied alone during the week while I was reviewing after class. But loved studying in groups for exams. I would even team up with a classmate and we would write synthesis questions for each other and swap. Or I would take to the whiteboard and take turns writing mechanisms with my friends! Group studying helped so much!

  • @marilynmegaro6506
    @marilynmegaro6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What if your exam is in 5 days and you just watched all the review videos, do you think 5 days of practice problems, going over what you don’t know with a tutor would be considered constructive? I know it’s cutting it close to the deadline but any hope?

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! It’s starting to cut it close but you can do it! Start on practice problems as soon as possible and yes highlighting what you don’t know and going over it with a tutor sounds like a great idea

    • @marilynmegaro6506
      @marilynmegaro6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kyeishalaurence1630 yes one of the tutors is doing a synthesis boot camp, and Friday one of the TA is going over practice exams A and B, idk if I should rewrite my notes before practicing the problems

  • @huizylove
    @huizylove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about the labs we don't get a class explaining this how do ppl survive?

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For labs, I suggest typing out your procedure ahead of lab, this helps you be prepared and ensures you have read through what you will be doing in lab. Next, I went to office hours every week and worked with the TA's on the post-lab questions - this was crucial. As far as studying for exams I re-solve all post and pre-lab questions and make sure I understand what we did and why we did it.

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lab exams were some of the hardest chemistry exams, harder than the lecture exams sometimes - at least at UMD there was a large curve (my 75 in orgo 2 lab became an A-), I would just ask someone who took the class before how the exams are and how the curve is so you don't stress out too much. Focus on getting as many points on the lab reports in case the exams are hard.

    • @huizylove
      @huizylove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kyeishalaurence1630 thank you so much!! Ur giving me better tips that my college. Thank you again for this blessing 🙌

  • @RenaJAllDay
    @RenaJAllDay ปีที่แล้ว

    I start this class in a week and it feels like impending doom 😆😆

  • @aysajoy7059
    @aysajoy7059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you believe that I should take Orgo 1 and 2 before taking Gen Chem 2?

    • @shelbijohnson8181
      @shelbijohnson8181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can not do that . General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II are the prerequisite for Organic Chemistry I and prerequisites for Organic Chemistry II

    • @chickenintranslation2919
      @chickenintranslation2919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even if you are allowed to, I would advise against it as taking General Chemistry builds a foundation for Orgo.

  • @gabriellej2963
    @gabriellej2963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Should I take intro to bio and general chemistry together??

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think you should! As a pre-med or bio major you’ll have to take Chem and bio classes in the same semester, so getting used to it with your intro class will be good practice before the more challenging courses

    • @gabriellej2963
      @gabriellej2963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kyeishalaurence1630 do u think I should take chem and calc together? Bc orgo doesn’t have lab so I was thinking of taking that orgo with bio bc bio has labs and orgo doesn’t. Should I take calc with chem Bc my school said to take calc and chem and not bio and chem

    • @gabriellej2963
      @gabriellej2963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kyeishalaurence1630 what’s ur major

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gabriellej2963 Cell Biology & Genetics, personally freshman year I took Bio, Gen Chem 1 and Calc in my spring semester, my advice is to look at your four year plan, if you can take only chem and calc for example and it works out then go for it! But if not taking the intro bio class means you end up with having to take multiple bio classes later on in college then maybe consider taking the class

    • @kyeishalaurence1630
      @kyeishalaurence1630  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feel free to email me and we can chat more: kyeishalaurence@gmail.com

  • @fahed3596
    @fahed3596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i have a chemistry test this thursday and im so nervous idk how to study or do anything. I need to get a 100 on this test so i dont fail. We are taking atomic structure rn

  • @austindukes1089
    @austindukes1089 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Chemistry Isn’t hard because its hard…its hard because its here is a shitload of information that gets dumped on you by professors that are too smart for their own good and cannot teach it at all…