Academic Resources
Use Social Media
Social media is often seen as something that hinders studying. However, that's because our definition of social media is limited to social networking sites/apps like Instagram and Facebook. Check out this article to learn more about the multi-faceted utility of social media in supporting student learning.
Practice Active Engagement when Learning Class Materials
Rereading and highlighting are some of the most common study strategies used by students, and yet their effectiveness is limited. To promote long-term retention, active engagement with course content is key. This includes; making personal connections to course material, creating quiz questions and study guides. Check out this article to learn more!
Distributed Practice
Distributed practice helps promote long-term retention of material making exam studying just a little more tolerable. Create a study schedule for yourself that maximizes study time during the week.
Join Study Groups
Studying with other classmates can make studying more enjoyable and can help keep you accountable and stay on track. Often times, university societies will organize study sessions for individuals taking a particular class, but you can also form a study group with a small group of interested students.
Create a Study Space
Creating a study space can help kickstart your motivation to study. Ensure that it's a quiet, well-lit place with limited distractions.
Debunk Learning Myths
The internet is littered with learning myths that this article helps debunk and offers study strategies backed by science.