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6 Benefits of Study Groups
When learning in college, many students join study groups.
Depending on the members and atmosphere, study groups can be either help a student grow or can pull a student down.
In today’s post, I discuss the potential advantages of joining a study group. Remember, though, that these advantages are only present in good study groups.
1. Procrastination Solution
Because study groups meet at [...]
5 Steps To Successful Note Taking
One very important skill all college students should learn is good note taking. Surprisingly, a large number of students never do learn effective note taking skills.
While this sets them at a disadvantage, it also provides an excellent opportunity for you to excel.
The ability to write organized and targeted notes will serve you well through college and [...]
10 College Tips for the New Year: Best of Debt-free Scholar
The year 2009 has flown past, and the first semester of 2010 is quickly approaching.
As your Christmas break draws to a close, try to find some time to read these ten posts and become a more effective student.
Based on popularity and usability, I have compiled this list of the top ten posts of 2009:
9 Essential Free Programs Every [...]
8 Frequently Asked Questions About CLEP Results
CLEP tests, one of the best known credit-by-examination methods, offer a number of benefits to college students. Because testers are not required to take a class, they can save time and money by studying on their own. In addition, exam takers can use these tests to “CLEP out” of their college’s general education [...]
10 Places to Conduct Academic Research Online
This is a guest post from education writer Karen Schweitzer, the About.com Guide to Business School. She also writes about online degree programs. She has written frequently here in the past, and we are glad to have her back!
Conducting academic research online is easier than ever before. There are many different search engines, virtual reference shelves, [...]
Distance Learning: Flexible Alternative
In recent years, an increasing number of students have recognized the usefulness of online study options and have chosen to earn their degrees online.
One of the most important benefits of e-learning is the flexibility available.
No longer do you have to move near a physical college or university.
No longer are you limited in the degree topics available.
No longer must you [...]
5 More Ways to Waste Study Time
A few months ago, I wrote a post explaining “5 Ways to Waste Study Time“. Because of that post’s popularity, I have decided to write a companion post explaining five more ways to destroy precious study time.
1. Poor Planning
All too often, often I find myself going over my day’s tasks in my mind when I should [...]
Create a Sustainable Study Life
This is a guest post by Stefan Knapen from StudySuccessful.com, a site about how to study. Stefan is a Dutch-graduated high school student who will enter college in September.
Using improper studying techniques can lead to college burnout. Students with college burnout become so tired and stressed that they often have to take months – or even years – away from [...]
42 Bite-Sized Tips for College Freshmen
The first year of college is always difficult as students acclimate to a new environment, learn to function on their own, and begin working toward their degree. Hopefully these forty-two bite-sized tips will help make that important year just a little easier.
Get to know fellow students. Networking is crucial to success.
Get organized. (Unless you want to [...]
Preparing For CLEP Test Day
Once you have finished studying for the CLEP test, you can register to take the test at a local testing center. Remember to continue studying during the days leading up to the test so you don’t forget any of the topics which you have worked so hard to learn.
When the day before the test arrives, you [...]
