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Need a caffeine break? Here’s how to stay alert all day without it
Rate this article and enter to winIf you’ve spent more time with a buzz-inducing cup of coffee than you have with your best friend this week, you’re not alone. Coffee consumption among young adults...
Apps + podcasts we love: Quizlet
Martin M., third-year student at San Bernardino Valley College, California “Not going to lie, I usually don’t want to study for my classes. That may have something to do with Netflix and YouTube being readily...
The 15-min brain-boosting study strategy that works
Rate this article and enter to winStudying much? You might be using the classic moves. You know—rewriting all your notes into a newer, bigger note; highlighting as the new underlining; and my personal favorite,...
Ask the professor: “I’m trying to figure out what the best study method is...
—Tanner L.*, California State University, Channel Islands (*Name changed)I’m so glad you asked this question because it gives me an opportunity to address the process of choosing effective study strategies. In the spirit of...
Apps + podcasts we love: myHomework
Pablo N., second-year graduate student, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador “myHomework is a time-management app designed specifically for students, from high school to graduate. On the surface, it seems like a scheduling app,...
Ask the professor: “What’s the best way to work with nontraditional students in group...
—Daniel A., Portland State University, OregonLet me start with a confession: I was not the world’s best group project member. In fact, I was pretty bad. Why? Because I was focused on the “project”...
How to be really good at getting stuff done, according to science
Rate this article and enter to winAre you determined to quit procrastinating and be more productive this year? Even when you’re motivated, it can be tricky to stick with it—especially once your calendar fills...
Ask the doc: “How can I stay awake in class or while studying?”
"Is there anything I can do to prevent falling asleep in class or while studying?"—Larry C., Pennsylvania State UniversityShort answer: Yes.Longer answer: For some background, there are two common causes for the phenomenon you...
Ask the professor: “How do I choose a major or minor?”
"How do I go about choosing a major or minor?"—Taylor V.*, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador*Name changedChoosing a major can be a joyous occasion (Hey, I found my life’s calling!) or it...
Student hacks: More freebies than you’ll ever get again
Rate this article and enter to winStudent life is full of challenges, sometimes triggering a major case of enough already. You’re probably aware that the campus offers a bunch of services and resources designed...