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Struggling to Find a Study Technique That Actually Works?. Top Story - October 2018.
We've all spent endless hours trying to figure out how to study the material we were given. Part of being a student is being responsible for learning the material in a way that resonates with you so that you can succeed in the course. Jumping into classes without any idea of how you study best can be intimidating and it often takes time to figure out the best techniques. During my time as a student, I have found that these four study habits work really well for me, and I hope at least one of them helps you get the grade you want in your classes for midterms this year!
By Emily Martin7 years ago in Education
Moving for School?
Like most college students, I moved out of my parents’ house and into a student house close to my college. I chose student housing as opposed to on-campus residence simply because it was cheaper and I was paying for everything out of my own pocket. The student house I moved into was five bedrooms, two bathrooms. This meant I had to share with four other students, one girl and three guys to be exact.
By Skye Dorothy7 years ago in Education
How to Survive College
Our world has become education driven and continues to do so. All the good jobs require specific college degrees, preferably from esteemed universities. A politician's entire argument can be shot down if he doesn't plan to give a certain percentage more to public schools. All the good romances are set in schools. It's a unique dynamic, builds character, and I can't believe I just said that last point, I sound like an 80-year-old grandpa.
By Anya Leigh7 years ago in Education
Unemployment
When you're in high school every teacher, advisor, and mentor preach about the importance of going to college to create a better life for yourself. They swear by it. They advise you strongly to spend thousands of dollars on classes, books, and housing so one day you can graduate and find a job that will pay for all that debt you acquired. I'm here to tell you the truth: they LIED.
By Chelsea Fos7 years ago in Education
How Not to Learn Japanese
So you want to learn Japanese. There could be plenty of reasons why: maybe you think your future awaits you in the Land of the Rising Sun. Maybe you want to impress a cute Japanese person. Maybe you just want to watch anime without needing subtitles.
By Nayvie Noir7 years ago in Education
9 Things I Have Learned After Being in College for a Month
1. Go to class. This is something that should go unsaid; however, it is still very important to keep this in mind. One of the very first things that your professor discusses on the first day of class is how many absences you are allowed for the semester. It is tremendously important that you save these absences for when you really need them.
By Lyvi Elliott7 years ago in Education
Properly Inspired, A Plattsburgh Professor Made the Most of My Limited Intelligence
30 years ago, I packed my bags for Plattsburgh State. The fear of leaving home for the first time was readily apparent. Regardless, I beat that 20 minutes after my parents left me for dead. As for the major I chose, that was another story.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Education
Hold the Onions
Students sat slack-jawed, absorbing the absurdity of the professor's expectations. Pencils hit the papers with force, but erasers hit harder with attempts to hide the bullshit lines that were scribbled. All were desperate attempts to please the professor and to feel adequate.
By Sara Kenney7 years ago in Education
Hold Up, Go Back a Second?
So I'm ALREADY in my third week here at university and wow time has gone past me so quickly. I currently study a combined honours course of Music and Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University in England. I've never done psychology before in my life but I thought I'd give it a go and hey, every one secretly thinks they're a psychiatrist when it comes to your mates problems, right?
By Issy Smith7 years ago in Education
Deadbeat Dropout
I'd like to start off that I am planning on being a dropout myself. A lot of people have told me I shouldn't because I'm a senior and I'm almost there, so what sense does it make to drop out now? I should stick it out for just a few more months, right?
By Alexis Bellaw7 years ago in Education
