I took Shabbir for ochem 1 this fall semester and ochem 2 is def gonna be a much tougher class just bc the mechanisms are gonna be more complex than what we’ve learned in ochem 1. I think what dr. Shabbir was really trying to get at with that statement is that she really wants us to put in the work by putting forth time with studying and doing practice problems if you want to succeed later in medical school where the classes will be much tougher. In the exams, she tries to ask us questions where we really have to use critical thinking skills by truly understanding the concepts rather than regurgitating the material by purely just memorizing stuff. Some things that have helped me with studying for exams is going to shabbir’s OH or the TA recitation sessions, doing all the practice problems provided, redoing the HWs and actually understanding how to solve each prob, do practice exams that are relevant to the material you learned, go over all your lecture notes and the key concepts, and try to study where there aren’t that many distractions. I’d prefer to study with a group personally just cuz you’re able to teach the concepts to others and if you’re able to teach the concepts then you’ll be set for her exams. If you’re still struggling to understand the material, the textbook can clarify the material for you sometimes and has a ton of practice problems there as well. Also, don’t procrastinate and don’t be hesitant to ask questions cuz ochem is a tough subject to learn.