College exams are not a walk in the park! Don’t be fooled. Take my word…I thought the transition from high school to college wasn’t going to be bad but boy was I wrong. Here are my 5 Holy-Grail Study Tips Don’t procrastinate: This is a lot easier said than done but in the long run Read More…
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How to ACTUALLY Learn Your Material in 6 Steps
Doing well in class is hard. Use these study tricks to earn that A. Step 1. Write down important ideas in class. Do not copy everything the professor says word for word- there is no way you’ll get it all down. Just write down key concepts to study later, and maybe important facts/ideas you really Read More…
Never Had to Study in High School? These 3 Tips Will Save You in College!
If you’re anything like me, studying was a joke in high school. Luckily, I didn’t have to really study at all in order to get good grades, which led my English teacher to tell me, “I can’t wait until you get to college, then you’ll HAVE to learn how to study.” And well what do Read More…
Study Strategies: What works and what doesn’t
Everyone learns differently. You’re either a visual, audio or tactile learner, right? WRONG! For years students have been taught about learning styles to help them better tailor their studying to their strengths. But guess what? “Learning styles” don’t actually exist! So what is the best way to learn? Check out some studying Do’s and Don’ts Read More…
Don’t Let the Movies Fool You: College is not just a Big Party
When my freshman year of college began, I imagined life would be like high school but more fun. I’d be able to study for my exams the night before and do my homework the night before it was due (don’t tell my mom). Boy, was I wrong. The quickest lesson I learned is that if Read More…
3 learning Tips a Freshman Has to Know Before Final Week
When I was an incoming freshman, I was not familiar with the system of “My UW” website. A lack of usage of online resource in my uw system leads to lower my grade for my first semester. After I knew how to use the “My UW’ effectively, I improved my grade. Therefore, It is important Read More…
3 Tips to Clear the Dreaded Brain Fog When Studying
We all have those fuzzy-headed moments where it seems like whatever we do, we can’t shake the thick fog that covers our brains (always at the most inconvenient times). These three tips have gotten me out of my worst mental clouds and I’m positive they’ll help you too! 1. Drink a Water (or 6) for Read More…
The Trusty Study Buddy
As an incoming freshman I was ready to take on the world solo with a “no help needed, I got this” attitude. Which lasted from first day thru the end of the first round of midterms. It hit hard that I wasn’t preforming as well as I wanted to be, and obviously needed to make Read More…
Ways to Help your Collage Adulating
Welcome freshman! Now that you are on the best campus in the Big10, you may have learned that you need to step up your “Semi-Adulting” game. Here are some tips that will help you. Explore campus events and find your passion Madison is filled with different campus events that you’re going to be interested! Save Read More…
A Beginner’s Guide to Pulling an All-Nighter at the Library
As a college student, you are one of two people: those who study hard all semester long and take notes / prepare for tests throughout the entirety of the year, or those who hold it off until the last minute and cram their studies into a few short nights. Either way, if you are a college Read More…