As the semester wears on and the homework load increases, thoughts of finding more effective study skills and approaches are undoubtedly entering your minds. Why not try out a study group? A study group is essentially a group of students who meet on a somewhat consistent basis to study together and offer one another advice and suggestions (but...... >Read More

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by Anik Singal One of the most important factors in studying properly is choosing where you can study more effectively. Many students sell themselves short from the very beginning by choosing to study in places such as their dorm room, their bed, in the dorm lobby, and other places which are not always the most conducive to effective studying. Considerations...... >Read More

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Draw a diagram (where applicable) as one of the first steps you do in solving a question. Double-check all diagrams and calculations. Re-read each question attempted afterwards to check that you fully answered it. Answer questions neatly so the marker can easily follow your logic. Don't fall behind in your understanding of the material...... >Read More

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by Maria Gracia Keeping up with what's going on in the world and with student life is a challenge when it involves potentially a lot of reading: course readings, leisure reading, and reading newspaper or magazines to stay on top of current issues. Have you procrastinated so much that your reading pile getting so high that you can barely see...... >Read More

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Is it already mid-term time yet? It's always surprising, and a little alarming, how fast that fun little week sneaks up on you. One day you're trying to memorize your new class schedule, and the next you're writing an essay test on a subject you were entirely ignorant of just a few weeks ago. And you're not so sure... >Read More

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By Maria Garcia You have a bright, new school year ahead of you, ready once again to help prepare you for your future. Now is the perfect time for you to start off on the right foot, and get organized. Here are a few tips to help you manage your time, avoid clutter, set goals, and stay on an organized path to... >Read More

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by Maria Garcia "I'll get to it--when I get a chance." You know what that means, don't you? You'll never get to it! Here are 8 simple ways to kick the procrastination habit and start getting things done. 1. Break it down. Seem overwhelming? Don't look at everything as one big project. Break goals, projects or tasks down into small parts....... >Read More

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