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Why Is It So Hard to Study Online?

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Studying online is becoming increasingly impossible without losing some weight in on the wallet. …

June 7, 2024

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Top 5 Studying Models That Won’t Cause Burnout

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Finals season can be very difficult for students; here are some new studying techniques you can adopt!…

May 17, 2022

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Tips for Studying Better at University

Daniel Reed

Employ a few of these strategies to get the most out of your schoolwork.…

February 2, 2022

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5 Tips To Study Better at University

Daniel Reed

Everyone attending school has to do it. Here are some ways to make it more effective.…

January 28, 2022

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A Few Simple Memorization Techniques Can Make Studying a Breeze

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Our minds are notorious for being fleeting and unreliable, but there are tricks you can use to improve your recall ability.…

December 25, 2021

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Studying in Canada? Here’s a 101 Guide To Manage Your Studies

Daniel Reed

Here is some basic stuff for those who are studying in the Great White North — and anywhere else, really.…

June 23, 2021

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How To Build a Study Space for Better Focus

Daniel Reed

Where you actually hit the books can be a big factor behind how well your studying goes.…

June 22, 2021

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How To Stay Motivated With College Coursework

Daniel Reed

There are days when you just don’t feel like dealing with academic work. Check some simple recommendations on how to get motivated to deal with college coursework.…

June 16, 2021

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6 Tips on How To Stay Motivated To Study

Daniel Reed

How can a student find motivation? Here are six simple yet effective tips for those who have lost interest in college or university studies.…

May 29, 2021

An illustration of a woman watching StudyTube videos for an article about how StudyTubers can be harmful. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

StudyTubers May Be More Harmful Than Helpful for College Students

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

YouTube’s online studying community can be a great source of motivation, but it can also hinder your productivity.…

March 12, 2021

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‘Psychology of Learning’ Offers Winning Strategies for Studying and Acquiring Knowledge

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Struggling with procrastination and feeling overworked? This free class through Coursera will make researching much easier so you can excel in college.…

March 9, 2021

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Top 3 Online Planners To Help You Perform Better in Your Studies

Daniel Reed

Getting organized is a great way to get a leg up in school.…

November 25, 2020

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The 9 Key Steps To Make Studying at Home Effective

Daniel Reed

There's plenty of distractions, but if you focus, you should be able to get the most out of your study sessions.…

July 29, 2020

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9 Do’s and Don’ts of Taking Online Exams

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Just because you're taking these tests at home doesn't mean you get a free pass — treat them as if you're taking them in a classroom.…

April 15, 2020

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5 Time Management Tips for Students

Daniel Reed

Do you always feel like you're falling behind with your schoolwork? Here's how to escape the stress of always playing catch-up.…

February 5, 2020

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5 YouTube Channels to Help You Be a More Organized Student

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

What if instead of distracting you from studying, a YouTube channel could actually help you?…

September 18, 2019

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Some Things To Do on Quick Study Breaks

Daniel Reed

All work and no play can make you kind of a dull person.…

July 12, 2019

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4 Effective Ways to Fight Study Fatigue

Daniel Reed

Yes, there is such a thing as studying too much.…

June 13, 2019

5 Helpful Study Tips for Students with ADHD

Shannon Margineanu, St. Petersburg College

That 4.0 is within your grasp.…

February 1, 2019

How to Break the Cycle of Procrastination and Get Back to Studying

Daniel Reed

Reading this article doesn’t count as procrastination, by the way.…

October 25, 2018

StudyTuber Ruby Granger Does More Than Motivate You to Study

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Who knew watching someone else study could be more than a distraction from your own work?…

September 21, 2018

Need Help Passing the Cisco 200-125 Exam? Here’s Our Comprehensive Guide

Daniel Reed

Almost 95 percent of first-time test-takers fail the exam, so studying is pretty much non-negotiable.…

May 31, 2018

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5 Study Albums to Help Get Through the Last Month of the Semester

Ana Greening, Texas State University

Here are some music selections that motivate and inspire. …

April 17, 2018

5 Dazzling Instrumental Film Soundtracks for Your Studying Playlist

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

Looking to hunker down and focus on studying for finals? These five soundtracks will get you through the grind. …

April 10, 2018

Wine

Wine Instead of Whine as You Complete Your Homework This Semester

Valerie Carrington, Penn State

College coursework can be arduous, but indulging in the perfect glass of wine for each assignment can make it fun.…

February 16, 2018

How to Find Unconventional Places to Study When the Library Is Packed

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

Although most students use the library, there's plenty of other places where you can study.…

February 15, 2018

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7 Coping Mechanisms for Getting Through Finals

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

The last week of the semester doesn’t have to be the most stressful one.…

November 11, 2017

New Study Spots to Try Out

Dakota Buhler, George Fox University

These uncommon locations could change the way you spend your study time.…

September 14, 2017

How You Should Study, Based on What You're Studying

How You Should Study, Based on What You’re Studying

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

One of the most common mistakes students make is thinking that there is only way to study for every kind of class.…

May 12, 2017

Burning the Candle from Both Ends: How to Pull a Proper All-Nighter

The 5 Steps of a Proper All-Nighter

Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

This list is twice as critical if you're reading it at 2 a.m. in a deserted library.…

April 15, 2017