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…
Category: Learning Tips
How not to have an awkward first night of college: A Guide
You might have met your college roommate prior coming to campus, or you might have just looked at your roommates Instagram feed over and over again. Either way… everyone is thinking the same thing- “Is the first night in our dorm going to be awkward?” Here is a survival guide on how to overcome that Read More…
Top Three Secret Study Spots on Campus to Help You Focus
We all know the drill — finish classes, grab a quick dinner and then head to the library to study the night away. But if you’re anything like me, you easily get off task at the crowded College Library and Memorial Library. If you’re desperate to switch up your studying and find some less popular Read More…
10 night time alternatives to Madison’s party scene
If you’re an incoming student to the University of Wisconsin-Madison or in your last semester here, you’ll never get board here. Unlike our reputation, not everyone wants to party every weekend. Here are some of my favorite non-partying night time actives. Grab a group of friends and treat yourself to a nice dinner Weather you Read More…
How to: Make Studying in College a Breeze
Learn how to study. Sounds a bit like a contradiction right? The material should be the complicated part, not the studying part right? After starting college I quickly realized that was not the case. Here is my step by step guide so you can ace any college test thrown at you. Don’t approach each Read More…
A Handful of Friends Helps the Studying Go Down
It is no secret that you have found yourself on a college campus that prides itself on intelligent students and a high level of academics. Along with that prestigious reputation, however, comes challenging classes and an overwhelming workload. If you are not careful, you can find yourself on the slippery slope to end of semester stress and many sleepless Read More…
Sometimes the old ways of studying are best
The best college studying tactic has only three requirements. One, a handheld pen or pencil. Two, a good sturdy paper notebook. Three, your butt in the chair at the start of lecture. In the modern age, using technology to improve education has simplified many academic endeavors. Researching topics online is many times faster than scouring Read More…
Resources for when you don’t want to do college all by yourself
Coming into college, I thought that I was so prepared to tackle life all by myself. Boy, was I wrong. Admitting that you need help is one of the hardest things to do. However, the UW-Madison Tutoring and Learning Support Resources can be the difference between failing a class and really understanding the content and Read More…
Is the library really your friend?
In college, everyone thinks the best place to study is the library. I mean think about it: it has good lights, there’s no noise, no distractions, it’s perfect right? For some people yes, for me, the library is the worst place for me to study. I need to be in a place that has some Read More…
What even is time management?
As an incoming freshman one of the hardest things at UW-Madison is balance. We are among the top 50 universities in the nation and ranked even higher for our research department, but as all of you already know, we are also the top party school in the nation. Over the years I have seen so many Read More…