A common misconception is that learning is essentially absorbing information. Students sit in class. Teachers say things. Students absorb the info. Tests are then given to see which students absorbed the most information. It's the “learning by osmosis” idea. As long as you are in the same room as teaching, you're bound to learn something. Nothing could be further from the truth. And here's the truth about studying: All learning must be active. You will never learn something by “osmosis.” Learning by osmosis isn't a thing. Don't expect to record a lecture, listen to it in your sleep, and actually