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Study smarter for exams using the Study Cycle
The Study Cycle is a simple five-stage process that integrates studying for exams in your daily routines. Each stage reinforces content you’ve learned in different ways to optimize memory retention. Find out how you can use the Study Cycle in this article.
Six useful strategies for forming study groups
Have you ever considered that you might be more productive at studying if you had others in your class to study with? If the answer is yes, it may be time for you to form a study group!
Planning your first meeting
Hosting the first session of a study group can be exciting and a bit unnerving. Here are a few administrative tasks to consider when preparing to host your first study session