Like the majority of freshman, I didn’t do as well as I could have my first semester. It was a new environment, living alone for the first time, new distractions, different classroom and learning settings, and more reasons that contributed to my ultimately average first semester grades. I don’t say this to scare or discourage Read More…
Category: Learning Tips
Change It Up To Study It Up!
I hadn’t developed good study habits in high school, but once coming to college I picked up a very useful one. In the town I grew up, we had a few libraries but not as much at Madison. Something that helps me study is changing up the location of where I study every now and Read More…
The Sounds of Study Sessions
Regardless of major, classes, or schedule, chances are that soon after the semester begins you’ll have to discover how you study best. Other entries in this blog offer great suggestions for learning/studying, but I’m here to offer my own: having a reliable study music playlist (or more) can help your focus and make studying more Read More…
Forgotten Libraries at UW – Madison
For all of you incoming freshman, I’m sure you will receive plenty of advice on study tactics, ways to avoid homework when possible, and how to focus when you need to. What a lot of people don’t tell you is how many incredible libraries are available that a lot of people don’t even know about. Read More…
How to Survive the College “Marathon”
If you’ve ever ran a marathon, you know how exhausting it is. College can be like that, where you may experience many assignments and exams in quick succession. Thankfully, I have compiled these tips that have helped me academically succeed in college: Study in Parts Rather Than in Whole In high school, you might have Read More…
Study Early, and Often
For many students, the structure of college classes and exams are new, especially for incoming freshman. The weight placed on exams in college is much heavier than that placed on high school exams, emphasizing a need for high scores on every exam in order to obtain A’s. As homework assignments are still important and need to Read More…
da Vinci in a Discussion
Lets face it, studying can be a pretty boring activity, and doesn’t always involve topics students are particularly interested in. Many students give up, and accept that reading endlessly from a textbook is the only way to get your work done. However, by incorporating art and creativity into your everyday study routine, you can make Read More…
The Truth About College Library
After realizing just how much work college is, you’ll soon find yourself at one of the many libraries on campus. Most will end up at College Library, and I’m here to tell you why that’s not a good idea. The 3rd floor quiet section of College Library is where everyone goes to get their work Read More…
Manage your internet activity to achieve maximum studying efficiency
Today as a student, you have to actively fight all the urges of the internet everyday in order to get work done. A tip for studying is being able to manage your internet activity including social media, video streaming and other time-consuming sites. We all know how addicting social media, Netflix, and YouTube can be. Read More…
Learn How to Learn
College is harder than high school. I’m sure nearly every incoming freshman is already expecting it will be, but it’s true. In high school, I studied for an hour or so for tests and I maintained satisfactory grades. However, upon arriving at college I quickly realized that an hour simply wouldn’t be enough. After struggling Read More…