Peter Marttala
Peter is a Masters student at the University of Saskatchewan in sunny skies Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Choosing your Major in College and University
When it feels like you can’t even decide what to have for dinner or what to do on Friday night, choosing a major may be a little daunting. With some research and planning, you can make an informed decision based on facts, personal experience and a knowledge of what best suits you. 1. Assess your […] Read More >
Is Grad School In Your Future?
Picture it. You are in your senior year at university. That big graduation date is rapidly approaching. On the one hand, you are glad to finally be rewarded for the years of hard work you have put into earning your degree, but on the other hand, you are feeling somewhat apprehensive as the million dollar […] Read More >
Study Skills: Ace Your Computing Science Courses
Top 5 VIRTUAL WORLD Tips Have your logic thought out and written down before starting to write programming code. Write code in modules, thoroughly testing each before integrating them all together. Consider special cases when testing your code. Put brief, but informative, comments throughout your code. Always allow plenty of time for testing and debugging […] Read More >
Study Skills: Ace Your First Year Science & Engineering Courses
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 taught […] Read More >
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 >
Team Work in Study Groups Helps Ease the Load
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 […] Read More >