With finals coming up in just a couple weeks, a lot of students start planning their studying schedules. However, there’s an important factor to take into consideration when making a plan: what’s your best time to study?
You’ve procrastinated for who knows how long, and you’re arriving at the point where, if you don’t start studying now, you’ll go into the test with a head devoid of information. You probably know this already, but this happens to everyone. Now let’s focus on getting you through the test with a passing grade.
You got into a heated discussion with someone over a serious topic but left feeling like you had lost the argument. Even if you have sound ideas in your head, getting them across effectively takes skill and practice. Read our tips on persuading your opponent and winning that next debate.
Getting ready for an incredible Halloween party or thinking about dressing up to scare your colleagues? No matter what your plans for this October 31, chances are you’ll be dressing a little different than usual. Zombies, ghouls, witches, vampires, clowns – no matter what style you choose, you’re going to need to amp up your make-up skills before heading out.
The problem with studying for visual learners is that most (bad) teachers will only use one style – it’s most likely to be the one they prefer themselves. Try not to be discouraged, however. All types of learners face their own unique challenges. Instead, understand that you should simply adapt your study habits to suit your learning style.
To those in professions that involve using your mind as a tool, keeping skills like critical reading and critical thinking sharp is an absolute must. Most of us have been required to read critically during our education, but, strangely enough, the skill remains untapped or undeveloped by most adults.
Up through high school, you had parents or guardians to keep you on track when self-discipline failed you. Now that you’re in college, it really is all about you (when it comes to getting things done, anyway). We recommend that you check out at least one of these helpful self-discipline books. They’ll get you into action in no time.
Time management is probably one of the most important skills for surviving and thriving in college — and in life. It’s a wonder more schools don’t include it as a class for freshmen. Juggling classes, labs, study time, work, exercise, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, parties, and sleep is a major challenge.
Are you in love with wide open spaces? Are you always in for a bit of adventure? If you answered yes to either of these questions, these ten excellent outdoor blogs may be for you.
It’s easy to reach information-overload at college, especially when the professor talks too fast, or when you are doing final preparations for an exam. You need to organize the data right from the beginning. Outline note taking is one way to achieve this.
