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...... >Read More
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New Expectations and Realities of College
by Brittany Roach
When I moved from home to go to college, I wasn't sure what to expect.
Long classes, big parties, new friends, and a boyfriend are what I thought I'd be finding. However, I found something different and far greater than these.
The first week was incredibly hard. I missed my mom and my best friend. Being three hours away...... >Read More
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Memoirs of Midterm Madness
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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True Success
by Thang Pham
Growing up, I had lived in a very isolated, sheltered environment around my parents. I had no background in any religion. My parents were Buddhist, non-practicing. As I was growing up, my parents viewed success as doing well financially and having great kids. I took everything the same way, I lived life spoiled and expected everything...... >Read More
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University Students Kick the Procrastination Habit
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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Tips on Getting into Med School
by Dr. J. Schmiley
Getting into med school is a harrowing rite of passage.
There are no shortcuts in this process, but to give yourself any hope of entering medicine's "forbidden city" you must be prepared.
Behold the 8 Ps of Pre-med Preparation:
Prerequisites: Be aware of required courses, major in Sciences with Arts electives.
Performance:...... >Read More
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Do's and Don'ts of Writing Multiple Choice Exams
by UWO Student Development Centre's Learning Skills Services
For "conceptual" multiple-choice questions, typically found in a whole range of disciplines:
If the question is "conceptual", i.e., if the answer it seeks is a statement, begin by covering the alternatives with a ruler or piece of paper. Then, carefully read and understand the...... >Read More
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