Category: Learning Tips

…When your concerned mom calls and asks if you’re “actually doing work” or “studying for your tests” as an incoming freshman, silence her call and tell her you’re busy working at your favorite library! Here’s a brief highlight of three study spots on campus to help you find the one that’s the best fit. College Library (Helen C. Read More…

So you’ve hit the books, spent hours locked in your room scanning notes at breakneck speed, and have finished every review guide your TA provided you since the beginning of the semester. And yet, you fail your first midterm with a less than stellar performance. Well, maybe it’s time to try one of the most under-appreciated Read More…

For most freshmen, entering your first year of college means gaining a lot of freedom. That freedom can be a lot of fun, but it can also do some damage to your grades. Here are three helpful hints to help keep you on track so you can enjoy your newfound freedom with a little less stress. Try to take classes Read More…

I listened and hung on to every word of the SOAR advisors’ opinions, when I should have reminded myself that they were there for advice when you didn’t understand what classes you needed for your intended major. This one counselor, Cody, a Trans Lit major, raved endlessly about this one literature class he suggested I Read More…

Although you may just get into school when you read this, just imagine: The Final Week is COMING!!! No time for procrastination! Your panic monster, the screaming red monster in the picture, comes out. He gets the wheel back to you, the shocked guy, from the instant gratification monkey who is controlling the wheel. (For more information Read More…

So you’ve made it this far: you got in to the prestigious University of Wisconsin-Madison. You may think if you’re smart enough to get in, you’re smart enough to succeed. Unfortunately for many, that is just not the case. College is a completely new playing field than high school was. You will work harder than Read More…

  As a freshman, getting A’s in college seems almost impossible. With work piling up and exams harder than ever, you may not even know how or where to start. Have no fear! These three techniques will help you calm your nerves and lead you on the path to getting A’s! 1. Take thorough notes Read More…

Everyone always asks, “What is the best way to study?” Well to be honest…there isn’t one specific way. College classes are completely different from your high school classes and it’s up to you to figure out what works best for you. Now there are a few things that I could recommend to make things just Read More…