Passing exams with Obsidian
March 13, 2025 —
~wheresalice
Just passed my RYA PPR exams! 🎉 Here's my winning study system using Obsidian that helped me succeed:
- Go through the course, making notes on each new concept. Copy/paste is fine at this stage
- While creating notes, create links to related concepts and re-read those
- The most important step - repeat the course. But this time you refine your notes into your own words, linking to source materials as necessary
It's that final step that really helps you prepare for the exam. Not only does repeating the course really help with memorisation, but re-writing your notes in your own words is what really helps ensure you actually understand the meaning
Bonus Tip: For exams requiring rote memorisation (like IRPCS lights/shapes in Day Skipper), add flashcards to your routine. While Obsidian supports this, I found Anki's algorithms superior for spaced repetition. Explaining concepts to others - even imaginary ones! - reinforces learning dramatically. What's your favorite study technique? Share your success stories in the comments below! 📚✨