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Have you ever underestimated the time it takes to complete an assignment or study for an exam? Do you find that no matter how early you start, you don’t have enough time?

Does preparing for a test feel as scary as writing it? Read on.

Sometimes your university classes might feel like a maze of information. Consider critical thinking skills like a map that can lead the way.

Labs are a great way to apply what you learn in lectures. They provide you with an opportunity to see a physical example, like muscles in an anatomy lab or a demonstration of a reaction that you learn in chemistry. Where else are you going to get the opportunity to learn like this?  

The outline method is one of the most commonly used note-taking methods for university students. In fact, it’s possible you’re already using it! 

Are you finding academic readings challenging? Do you feel like you’re not getting the most out of them? There’s a strategy you can try to help with this.

The acronym is SQ3R — it stands for survey, question, read, and review. Let’s take a deep dive into each step.

Problem-based questions don’t have to be something you dread on your next exam. The key to working through them is to follow a framework to break them down.

Study questions are a great way to help you prepare for an exam or test. They help you review the course material and practice applying it to questions — just like you’ll do during the test.

Let’s start by admitting that reading the feedback on an assignment — especially one you don’t think was your best — can be uncomfortable.

Maybe you even avoid checking the comments because you find constructive feedback difficult to hear. That’s completely normal.

Your ability to work effectively with others is a skill you’ll bring into your professional life. Group projects are an opportunity to draw on your classmates' strengths while also developing your own.