Katy Popplewell is pursuing her master’s degree in student affairs. She is from Cincinnati where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in communication and her master’s certificate in marketing from the University of Cincinnati. She works in the Career Development office as a graduate assistant and career adviser. Some of you reading this may have […]
Tag: Studying
Study spots on campus
Have you ever walked into the library and paced the floors over and over trying to find the perfect study spot? While the midterm slam may have died down, nobody needs the added stress of trying to find the perfect study space. So in addition to the library, here are a few perfect spots on […]
Tutoring and Testing: The best environments for studying
Jessica McDonald is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Program at NSU. She works as an academic success coach at the Tutoring and Testing Center. Living in South Florida has a ton of perks, the most notable of which is the constant stream of sunshine. The beach weather we’ve come to expect year-round is […]
Tutoring and Testing: The keys to successful group study sessions
A lot of times, when we are trying to figure out how best to study, the idea of creating study groups gets thrown around. But, let’s be real, study groups are typically made up of one person who takes the lead and delegates tasks, one person who probably shows up in the last 10 minutes […]
Organization: Midterm style
There are many events that college students dread, like hearing their overzealous teacher lecture, or being cut off by a crazed driver on I-95. However, nothing causes students to panic more than hearing these two words echo endlessly in their minds: midterms and finals.
Top five places to study on campus
Whether it’s midterms, finals or just homework, sometimes we need peace and quiet to help us focus. After being at NSU for three years, I’ve found some nifty little spots that are quiet, cozy and comfortable. 1. The 3rd floor of the library. The library’s second floor has nice big chairs, but it also has […]
Listen while you work: Top 10 songs for your study session playlist
Some students can study only when surrounded by quiet peace and tranquility, while others can learn just as well during a heavy metal concert, the circus, a wild party or a suspenseful movie. For those who can study anywhere there’s background noise, here are the top 10 songs to help you concentrate.
There is no single secret to studying
In the search for a perfect “A,” students try every study technique they hear of, from studying upside down to listening to Mozart’s sym-phonies in the background. Some go with the supposedly tried-and-true advice of choosing one area to study, studying one subject at a time, and studying in blocks of time. Others alternate study environments, mix subjects while they study, space their study sessions apart and use self-testing.