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…
Category: Unit 4
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…
3 Life Hacks to Make Your Freshman Year a Bit Easier
Everyone is nervous coming into their first year of college. Even those who say they aren’t secretly are. Moving to a new city, living in a new environment, and being surrounded by new people is scary enough, so here are some ways to make your freshman year a little easier. Use a planner – or Read More…
How to “Adult” Like an Adult: Stay Organized
The key to “adulting”, boringly enough, is staying organized. If that does not make you excited to be an adult…join the club. Organization is an ongoing process, and the list of items to keep organized is never-ending. However, there are three things that if you keep organized, you will be on your way to “adulting”: 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…
A “The Daily” a Day, Keeps Ignorance Away!
Living in Southeast and walking to Engineering? Living in Lakeshore and walking anywhere? I have just the way to fill your time and your brain! Listen to The Daily podcast daily. The Daily is a podcast produced by The New York Times that gives you a 20-minute update on what is happening in the world Read More…
4 Ways to Master “Adulting” Freshman Year
Starting college can be an exciting and intimidating experience! Moving from living at home with your parents to living on your own is a huge life change. There are, however, ways to make it seem much more manageable. Here are 4 life hacks on how to master “adulting” in your first year: 1. Find your Read More…
How to “Adult” Like a Pro
When entering the craziness that is College there’s a lot to consider. Typically, it’s the first time that you are completely on your own. Want to know how to master “adulting” Freshman year? Here are five quick and easy tips on how to master adulting at UW-Madison: 1. Learn how to be okay being alone. Read More…