On the first day of classes of my first year, I probably downloaded 30 new apps on my phone in order to “stay organized.” Truth is, I never even opened half of them. I’m going to spare you from doing the same by showing you exactly which apps you will absolutely need and use to Read More…
Tag: Learning/Studying Tips
Study Now Party Later
Dear incoming UW-Madison freshman, listen up because I have some first-year tips for you to ensure you’re not overwhelmed by your course load. One thing I wish I found out about before I signed up for classes was MadGrades. MadGrades is a website online that gives you a breakdown of the average grades for a Read More…
Stop studying so much–trust me!
At first thought, what I’m saying doesn’t make much sense. How will not studying help me study? The thing is, that is the key: you can’t always be studying! Studying is an incredibly important part of college. Compared to high school, you learn way more, and exams usually count for a large portion of your Read More…
Where to Study in Madison
One extremely important thing to studying and learning successfully at UW is finding a good place (or places) to get work done. Finding the right place to study will depend on your studying habits or preferences regarding sound and distractions. This is something that can change depending on what you’re working on, so in this Read More…
Forgotten Libraries at UW – Madison
For all of you incoming freshman, I’m sure you will receive plenty of advice on study tactics, ways to avoid homework when possible, and how to focus when you need to. What a lot of people don’t tell you is how many incredible libraries are available that a lot of people don’t even know about. 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…