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Favorite Study Sounds

April 21, 2025 by Arina Xiong

Finding the right background noise can boost concentration and productivity. Here are some types of study sounds and music choices along with some examples: 🎹Classical Music Timeless and lyric-free, classical music can enhance focus and cognitive function. Classical Music for Study Focus 🎧Lo-Fi Beats Relaxing, repetitive beats create a calming study atmosphere. Lofi Girl ⛰️Nature Learn More

Filed Under: Memory, Student Resources, Study Strategies

Creating a Study Routine

April 21, 2025 by David Vance

Creating a structured study routine can help improve focus, enhance retention, and reduce stress. By establishing consistent study habits and incorporating strategies specific to your needs, you can maximize your academic success! Below are steps to build an effective study routine. 1. Assess Your Current Study Habits Before setting up a new routine, evaluate your Learn More

Filed Under: Student Resources

Planning with Notion

April 21, 2025 by Mariam Abaza

Looking for a new way to stay organized as a busy student? Notion might be right for you! Notion gives you the opportunity to keep all of your things in one place, instead of spread across multiple apps.   DLC Coach Eve uses Notion to track assignments, due dates, lecture notes, goals, and classes.  

Filed Under: Note-Taking, Student Resources

Organize Your Life with Google Calendar

April 14, 2025 by Lina Kim

College can get overwhelming, and balancing multiple time commitments on top of classes, schoolwork and studying only adds to the stress. The Dennis Learning Center coaches recommend creating a fixed commitment calendar (link here) to keep track of time commitments and schedule in time for other tasks. If you’re not a fan of paper planners, Learn More

Filed Under: Student Resources

How to Email a Professor

March 26, 2025 by Lina Kim

1. Use a Proper Salutation 2. Introduce Yourself 3. Clear Subject Line 4. Body of the Email 5. Request or Question 6. Closing and Signature

Filed Under: Student Resources

Tips for Managing Finals and End of the Semester

March 26, 2025 by Lina Kim

How to Manage Stress During Finals Week [Learn more]

Filed Under: Student Resources

Regulate your Emotions with Finch

March 26, 2025 by Lina Kim

You sit down at the library to study, and immediately, you feel overwhelmed. Your heart is pounding, your leg is bouncing, and you find it impossible to focus. There is so much work to do, and it’s hard to start because of how you feel. Finch might be the solution for you! Finch connects users Learn More

Filed Under: Student Resources

The Feynman Technique

February 24, 2025 by Lina Kim

Want to crush your final exams? Study using the Feynman Technique! [Learn more]

Filed Under: Study Strategies

Health and Wellness

February 23, 2024 by David Vance

Buckeye Food Alliance Buckeye Food Alliance (BFA) strives to guarantee that no Ohio State student experiences hunger. The pantry is accessible to all Ohio State students, offering a variety of food essentials. Nutrition Coaching The Nutrition Coaching program aims to aid students in identifying any discrepancies in their dietary habits and discovering ways to enhance Learn More

Filed Under: Student Resources

DLC Resources Page

February 23, 2024 by David Vance

Study Spots Here at Ohio State University, we offer a plethora of study spots on campus from the library and our many cafes to our world-famous Oval. Tutoring Ohio State University is committed to providing comprehensive academic services in the form of world-class tutoring programs, designed to enhance learning and success. Health and Wellness Ohio Learn More

Filed Under: Student Resources, Uncategorized

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