I think nearly everyone is guilty at some point of finding the perfect study spot and sticking there for the rest of the semester. I get it, finding a good place to study is one in a million and as soon as you get a good one, you never want to let go. However, studying Read More…
Category: Learning Tips
Memorization is Not Key: How to Actively Study in College
People say that getting into college is the hard part and the rest is easy…well unfortunately that isn’t necessarily true. In college, you actually have to study and put in the effort. It’s initially overwhelming, but that soon changes after figuring out helpful study routines. Everyone has different study Read More…
Save the Weekend Plans…Cut Your Study Time in Half
It’s That Time Again. You just got done with your last class on Friday, and after fighting off sleep for the past hour, you have no idea whether the professor just told you to “have a good weekend” or “never have a weak send”. After giving this rather obvious dilemma way too much thought, you Read More…
Study & Study Hard
Listen — there’s going to be a bunch of you that come in and think to yourselves . . . “I’m going pre med and am going to be a doctor”. In reality though, medical school is wildly competitive and many of you won’t put in the study hours required to have a competitive application. Read More…
Open A Journal Before a Textbook
When you enter college, your classes tend to sail fairly smoothly during the first few weeks. You use the planner you receive at SOAR, writing down everything. After a while, you fall out of the routine of lugging that thing around. And then your classes get harder. Soon, you feel like you are drowning in deadlines, Read More…
5 Study Tips
Study smarter, not harder Adjusting to college academia may be hard, but being prepared can help you tremendously. Read more to find out five study tips while in college. 1. Create a schedule so you can manage your time wisely. Plan out your week or month by indicating when you plan to study for a Read More…
3 Tips for Staying Focused in Class
Large lecture halls can be an excellent place to hide. If you sit far back enough, it’s easy to lose focus. However, if you’re looking to get the most out of your college experience here are a few suggestions in order to get the grade you want. Seat Placement The most obvious tip for focus Read More…
Top 5 Studying/Learning Hacks
You made it to college, congratulations! After all the welcome ceremonies, move-in dates, and friendly exchanges, it finally is time to hit the books. Below are top five studying tips that will get you through freshman year and will help set up studying and learning routines for future years to come. Sleep is More Important Read More…
Study…. Snacks
There is a million ways to study, and about the same amount of tips to help make your studying better. I however think one important piece of advice doesn’t have anything to do with how you study instead how you prepare to study. My biggest study tip is pack your self a snack. There many Read More…
How Meditation Is The Key To Success
With the fast-paced environment that surrounds us in college, we need to remember to step back and make sure to breathe every once in awhile. Some moments may feel like a nonstop rush with no end in sight. The one thing I learned that helped me become a stronger learner throughout college was the use Read More…