5 Things Every College Grad Should Know
Brian Kim's article "5 Things Every College Grad Should Know" is the article I wish I'd read prior to graduating university. Here's a his main points (in bold) followed by my comments:
1) A degree does not entitle you to a job
When I graduated, I somehow had the idea that I would graduate and be handed a job. This belief... >Read More
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Study Skills for College and University Tests and Exams
from UWO Student Development Centre's Learning Skills Services
Prepare for Class:
Read the recommended text pages.
Some students like to do a fairly quick reading before class, and then after class they make their study notes from the text. Other students will read and make notes before they go to class. Try both options to see which works...... >Read More
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Essay exam study skills in college and university
You may often be asked in college to take essay exams. In certain ways, the same principles for writing good out-of-class essays apply to writing good in-class essays as well.
For example, both out-of-class and -in-class essays are more successful when you:
take into consideration your purpose, audience and information;
develop a thesis...... >Read More
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Study Skills: Survivin' and Thrivin' in First Year Engineering
DO
Get to know your classmates.
Invest in a good graphing calculator.
Join a study group.
Find an upper year or senior student mentor.
Participate in some engineering college activities.
Take a night off once in a while.
DON'T
Visibly identify yourself as a naive first year (e.g. carrying a drafting kit around campus).
Wait...... >Read More
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College Life: Do's and Don'ts in the Dorm Zoo
Living in the dorms is an experience you'll never forget - although sometimes you may wish you could! Here are some things you definitely want to make sure you do, and some you seriously don't!
Do...
use Superman/Minnie Mouse sheets.
personalize your space.
close the blinds at night (unless you're on the 27th floor).
use your closet.
keep...... >Read More
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How to choose where to study (college or university)
You may not realize what an incredible impact the school you choose will have on your life. Perhaps you do not realize it, but you can change your mind.
So here a few things that I learned during my time at Queen's University that you may find helpful to keep in mind when deciding on a school.
Just because your significant other... >Read More
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What Do You Believe? Why?
Welcome to college. Speaking from personal experience, I can tell you this is going to be a major year in your life. You're finally on your own. The decisions you make now will help shape your future.
One of those decisions you're going to make will be forming your own belief system. Maybe you've come to college knowing what you... >Read More
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Paid vs Aid: What Would You Do?
The Beatles sang a song about money ...
Money don't get everything,... >more
Reading for Success in College
How can students prepare themselves for success in college & university English... >more