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Make Flash Cards To Learn New Subjects
Make a set of flash cards using index cards and the glossary in your text book. Review them during commercials, in the car, on the bus, while waiting for text messages, etc.
Posted on: 09/14/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)
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Work at Library for Scholastic Knowledge
The thing that really gave me extra knowledge in the classes I was taking in college, was working in the library-books/periodicals. You just pick up on so much stuff by working there that you otherwise wouldn't know about.
Posted on: 09/11/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Study Tip: Rewrite Lecture Notes
Here's what I found helpful when I was in college. The notes I took during lecture were usually messy, and could be hard to read and study from. Therefore, I would rewrite my lecture notes.
Posted on: 09/09/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)
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Get Up Early to do College Homework
I started college the same time my youngest entered K-5. I was having trouble juggling my homework with housework and family obligations. I found that if I took care of my family obligations and did not touch my school work until early morning things went smoother.
Posted on: 07/16/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Preparing For The SAT
My son is a sophomore in high school and will be taking the SAT probably next year.
Posted on: 02/06/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Warm Up Your Brain With Sudoku Before Studying
I accidentally discovered that if I 'warm up' my brain by doing 1 or 2 sudoku puzzles before studying math, the lesson seems easier and sticks in my brain better.
Posted on: 11/01/2007 | 2 Feedback(s)
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Gage Your New Professor
When taking a course with a new professor try to gage how he will do his testing. Does he focus on classroom discussion, reading, obscure references? What will you have to know on test day? For the first test be prepared for anything. Study hard and know the material inside and out.
Posted on: 05/16/2006 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Tips for Studying a Foreign Language
If you will be majoring or minoring in a foreign language you may find it beneficial to check your essays in a version of Microsoft Word that is capable of editing in the chosen language. These programs help find errors in number and gender agreement that can be easily overlooked.
Posted on: 05/11/2006 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Study as You Wish
You will hear from lots of people that the best way to study is in a quiet comfortable location free of distractions. While that works for many people, it doesn't work for everyone. I had a roommate that couldn't stand any sort of distraction when studying. I on the other hand cannot stand the quiet.
Posted on: 05/11/2006 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Study Smart by Drawing Colorful Pictures
Studying can be boring. After reading an entire chapter of text, can you remember the facts presented in the chapter? How much of what you read can you actually understand and apply during the tests or exams?
Posted on: 05/23/2005 | 0 Feedback(s)
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