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The first day I stepped onto the sprawling university campus, it was an intoxicating blend of excitement, nerves and sheer determination, and I’m sure it's the same for many other first years.

Do you have a list of things that you’d like to accomplish by the end of your term? Year? Course? Program?

Having a list of goals is a great way to stay motivated and reflect on what you want to get out of university.

Goal setting is an exercise that can help you think critically about your priorities. 

In university, managing your time is knowing your priorities and making sure that the things on your schedule align with your priorities. Planning your activities involves strategy so that you can get the most out of your time. Still not convinced? Here are the top 7 reasons why you should manage your time regularly in university. 

Leaving studying to the last minute may seem like a good strategy, but it’s actually easier to prepare for midterms and exams throughout the term.

Follow these three steps to build good habits into your study routine.

TAs are upper-year or graduate level students that help your professors and instructors with grading, tutorials, exams and more.

Good performance on a test or exam is a combination of knowing the material you’ll be tested on and using your study time well.

To help you prepare for upcoming tests and exams, here are five steps to take.

You may have used a concept map in a class project, or to take notes — but are you using this tool to its full potential?

From the structure to format — your schedule should be catered to what you need it to do to. That might include keeping track of your schoolwork, job and other things that are important to you.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in a situation where you left studying until right before a test or exam.

Although advised to avoid this strategy at all costs, there are some strategies that can help you study for a test or exam and make the last-minute exam preparation a bit less stressful.

Deciding between online and in-person classes? The world of university learning has evolved a lot, especially with the rise of online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Both class types have their perks and challenges. Here's a simple breakdown to help you understand and decide.