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For many, using a note taking tool is the key to unlocking better learning. This is where Genio Notes can help. elements: - type: "image" src: "https://genio.co/hubfs/BLOG_benefits%20of%20retaining%20students%20HERO.png" alt: "Abacus, briefcase and photo album" - type: "image" src: "https://genio.co/hubfs/BLOG_benefits%20of%20retaining%20students%20THUMB.png" alt: "Genio Notes: Best note taking tool for STEM students" - section: title: "Emily Martin at University of Rhode Island" description: | In the world of STEM subjects, missing a single sentence can mean missing a core concept. Emily Martin, an Animal Science student at the University of Rhode Island, knows this challenge all too well. Between complex biological lectures and the fast-paced nature of science labs, traditional note-taking wasn't enough. In this testimonial, Emily shares how she uses Genio Notes as a vital academic accommodation to capture the details that don't make it onto the slides. Whether she's dealing with mid-lecture distractions or the "information overload" of a heavy STEM course load, Genio Notes ensures she has a perfect transcript to fall back on. elements: - type: "video" url: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJXXk6d6s88" - section: title: "Maddie Boarman at Butler University" description: | When you're studying Biology and Kinesiology, the sheer volume of information can be paralyzing. For Maddie Boarman at Butler University, the pressure of high-stakes STEM lectures used to lead to total "brain shutdown." Instead of learning in class, she was spending hours of her precious free time playing catch-up. In this video, Maddie shares how she broke the cycle of academic burnout. By using Genio Notes to bridge the gap, she transformed her study routine from a source of anxiety into a streamlined, high-performance system. elements: - type: "video" url: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W90e0IUDpWE" - section: title: "Daniel at Fairleigh Dickinson University" description: | Being the first in your family to go to university is a massive achievement, but it comes with a lot of pressure. For Daniel, a Biology major and Chemistry minor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, that pressure was amplified by a recent ADHD diagnosis and the sheer "memorization wall" of Organic Chemistry. In this video, Daniel talks about the turning point in his academic career. After struggling through his first few exams, he started using Genio Notes as a key part of his study routine. The result? 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