Blog Posts
The Ins and Outs of Using Flashcards
Flashcards are a powerful study tool. Knowing how to use them makes a difference.
The Premortem Technique: Planning for Success Before Failure Happens
Have you ever walked out of an exam thinking, “If only I had started earlier”? Most students have experienced that moment. It’s frustrating, stressful, and often avoidable.
Fueling Yourself Inside and Out: A Guide to Motivation for College Students
If motivation was an ice cream flavor, what would it taste like? Would it be a cool, refreshing mint flavor that makes you feel tingly and invigorated? Or would it be a fresh and tart fruit flavor that bursts with uplifting energy? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could go to any local market and buy a delicious pint of motivation in our favorite flavor?
Pause, Refresh, Repeat: Study smarter by taking breaks
Some years ago, I rode in the Boston to NYC AIDS bikeathon. The ride was 300 miles over three days and through some pretty rough terrain, especially in the big hills of Connecticut.
Achieving Work-Life Balance as a PhD Student*
*Or anyone in graduate school. Achieving a healthy work-life balance is a significant challenge for PhD students, who often find themselves juggling extensive research, teaching responsibilities, and the high expectations of academia.
Mastering Your Classes: The Art of Pre-Reading and Post-Reading
Do you often find yourself drowning in class materials, struggling to keep up with lectures, or feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information you need to absorb? If so, you're not alone.
10 Tips for Time Management
As a university student, you have a lot on your plate, from attending lectures, completing assignments, studying for exams, and maintaining a social life.
Is Procrastination Getting You Down? You may be surprised, but you’re not alone.
You may think you are a pretty good procrastinator, but the truth is that most of us are pretty good at it.