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…
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Study Smarter Not Harder
Many students realize their high school study habits aren’t very effective in college. This is understandable as college is quite different. Often, professors are less personally involved, classes are bigger, exams are worth more, reading is more intense, and courses are much more rigorous. That doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you; it just means 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…
An App to Get aHEAD
Going to college can be stressful. For many of us, it is the first time we are living alone, having to figure out our own meals, and keep up with school work all at the same time. With so many new things added to our plates, we often forget about about keeping up with our Read More…
How to Survive the College “Marathon”
If you’ve ever ran a marathon, you know how exhausting it is. College can be like that, where you may experience many assignments and exams in quick succession. Thankfully, I have compiled these tips that have helped me academically succeed in college: Study in Parts Rather Than in Whole In high school, you might have Read More…
Save the Weekend Plans…Cut Your Study Time in Half
It’s That Time Again. You just got done with your last class on Friday, and after fighting off sleep for the past hour, you have no idea whether the professor just told you to “have a good weekend” or “never have a weak send”. After giving this rather obvious dilemma way too much thought, you Read More…
Work Smarter Not Harder
Work smarter not harder; that’s a phrase a boss of mine always used to say and it actually applies to a lot of life’s situations. Studying is something that can feel really overwhelming if you don’t know how to effectively do it. Take it from someone who’s been in college for three years now, Read More…