Posted on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 under Academics, College Classes, Testing
Final exams carry a lot of weight, and often have a significant impact on your grade, making this time of year stressful for many students. The best way to reduce this stress? Set yourself up for success by becoming a better studier—that means making a schedule, finding others to study with and more.
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Posted on Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 under Academics, College Classes
Considering current technology and the fact that phones aren’t just phones anymore, it’s almost amazing that note taking is still often done by hand.
If you’ve ever had a fast-talking professor or a professor with a heavy accent, you may see why recording college lectures could be useful. Here are a few of the pros and cons that come with sitting back in lecture and letting technology do the work for you.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 under College Classes, Jobs
If you are a psychology major but do not wish to get a job as a psychologist, it’s good to know you have several possible career paths.
As a psychology major, your skills should include communicating, relating well to others, and using both research and critical thinking every day.
Here are some careers that can put these skills to use.
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Posted on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 under Academics, College Classes
Achieving success in college may be your goal, but you will likely encounter a few roadblocks along the way.
Fortunately, there are a few handy tips to help you overcome your obstacles to success in class.
Whether you can’t understand the professor or you can’t stay awake, read on for some ideas to help you surmount these problems and get the most out of school.
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Posted on Monday, January 7th, 2013 under Academics, College Classes
Writing college essays that get you the grades you desire is not an easy task, especially if you’re used to teachers telling you exactly how to write them.
There’s no magic formula, but it does take a small splash of creativity and a little bit of confidence. Here are a few ways you can go about writing a good college essay.
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Posted on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 under Academics, College Classes
Auditing courses in college is often an option when you want to learn without being graded.
Whether you want to essentially test drive a class or just want to learn more about a particular subject, you should think about auditing college courses.
Make sure your college allows you to take this route, and then learn your school’s procedure for signing up to audit courses.
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Posted on Friday, December 7th, 2012 under Academics, College Classes
If you want to switch majors, you should first ask yourself some questions. Though this kind of change is sometimes necessary, it can be a lot of work. Consider both your current course load and your future expectations, and make the decision that makes the most sense for you.
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Posted on Thursday, October 4th, 2012 under Academics, College Classes
Some of the most well-liked study tips for college don’t work for everyone.
That’s right, your roommate’s annoying habit of loudly singing class notes the night before a test is not a proven tactic for all students!
That’s because everyone learns differently, with some of the most common learning styles being visual, auditory and kinesthetic.
If you know which learning style best fits your own, you should pay attention to the study tips for students who learn the same way as you.
Check out our study suggestions for these three common learning styles, and see which ones work for you as you review your notes!
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Posted on Monday, August 20th, 2012 under College Classes, Starting College
Even before college classes begin, you should think about your options for buying college textbooks.
Fortunately, you have several options to choose from, and many of them are cheaper than you might think!
Options include buying from the college bookstore, renting textbooks online and buying or borrowing from classmates. See which one is the best option for you!
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