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Favorite Study Sounds
Finding the right background noise can boost concentration and productivity. Here are some types of …
Planning with Notion
Looking for a new way to stay organized as a busy student? Notion might be right for you! Notion giv…
5-Day Study Plan
Don’t wait to start studying! make your 5-Day Study Plan for your exams and get a head start!…
Trouble Getting Started? Try 3-2-1 – Go!
Getting started is half the battle.…
4 Types of Mistakes
4 Types of Mistakes
Mistakes are typically seen as entities that need to be avoided. We some…
Time Management – Don’t Waste Your Day
Balance your schedule, identify your top priority, and manage distractions.…
Time Management – Get Started
Learn how to get started by determining the very next step, using Pomodoros, and stating your “why.”…
Top 5 Tips for Dealing with Perfectionism
“Perfection is the enemy of progress.” How to get out of your own way and get things done.
1. Foc…
Top 5 Tips for Getting Help from Professors
This is a confusing time for everyone. It’s ok to ask questions!
1. Start with the syllabus
Eve…
Top 5 Tips for Learning in Online Classes
New to online classes? These strategies will help you adjust.…
Top 5 Tips for Online Study Groups
Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation! But studying together online might be a challenge. …
Top 5 Tips for Online Test-Taking: Open-Note Tests
Online tests might now be open-note, but you still need to study. Here’s how.…
CarmenZoom: A Crash Course for Students by Students
Make CarmenZoom friendly and fun with tips from Academic Coaches Taylor and Grace.
Watch Ca…
Active Note Taking Strategies
How to focus despite confusing, quick, or monotone lectures.…
Reviewing Your Notes
How to get the most out of your notes.…
Procrastination – Part 1
What does procrastination really mean, and why is it harmful for students?…
Procrastination – Part 2
Understand why it can be difficult to make decisions and then stick to them.…
Procrastination – Part 3
How to make healthy decisions about your academics and reduce distractions.…
Procrastination – Part 4
How not to feel defeated by procrastination by making small changes first.…
Procrastination – Part 5
Methods for getting motivated and creating a manageable plan.…
Motivation
Three-part podcast for how to combat procrastination, increase motivation, and gain self-confidence.…
Strategic Test Taking – Essay Exams
How to reduce anxiety, increase confidence, and feel prepared when taking essay exams.…
Strategic Test Taking
How to manage your time, stop second guessing yourself, and maximize response accuracy.…
Test Anxiety
Too stressed during exams? Watch this narrated presentation to explore what causes test anxiety–and…