Now that a lot of us are back to in-person classes, our schedules are suddenly packed with different activities throughout the day. Here are a few multitasking tips that will help you get through a stressful and busy day whether you're doing remote or in-person learning.
Clean your room while being in a Zoom meeting
Although the university has announced that...
January is over, and with that comes the end of the “new year, new me” mantras and many broken resolutions. Fortunately, just because you failed does not mean your New Year’s resolution has come to an end. Here are a few tips to get you back on track and achieving your New Year’s resolutions:
Figure out what the problem was
Most...
It is officially winter quarter, and as the weather gets colder, the overwhelming urge to snuggle up in bed with a warm beverage and an endless supply of feel-good movies begins to grow. Here is some advice to keep you from falling into the winter quarter slum.
Start a Planner
It is much easier to keep up with all your tasks...
As rainy weather arises and the chilly winter season is finally here, many students struggle to prevent themselves from catching the cold or flu. With the ongoing Coronavirus, Delta variant, and newly detected Omicron virus, it’s hard finding ways to keep your body healthy to fight off these viruses while trying to maintain a successful academic year. Here are...
The new year often comes with a lot of fresh energy and the feeling that this year, we’ll be better. This time of year is rife with promises to not eat sugar anymore, to exercise five times a week with no compromises or finally learn to play an instrument. And yet by Jan. 17, dubbed “National Ditch Your Resolutions...
It’s week seven, and finals week is quickly approaching. Before you pull an all-nighter and take in a lot of caffeine, check out these tips on surviving finals.
Create a study schedule
It can be tough to balance classes and studying, so starting today, create a study schedule. Designate an hour or two every day to go over the information from...
With over half of the fall quarter already complete and winter fast approaching, registration is on everyone’s mind. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when registering for your classes:
Don’t wait till the last minute
Classes fill up really fast, so be sure to know when your registration opens so you can have first dibs on classes. You...
College, and really life in general, is a balancing act. At times, it can be challenging to manage your time properly. Here are a few tips on balancing school with life.
Identify time wasters
There are only so many hours in a day, and we often see our time wasted by scrolling through the endless abyss that is social media. While...
As midterm season approaches, it can be easy to fall into a spiral of test-taking anxiety. Since classes have been online for almost two years, going back to in-person exams can be incredibly nerve-racking. Here are some tips to dealing with testing anxiety:
Practice makes perfect
To prevent last-minute stress before any exam, you should start preparing for exams at least...
After two years of social isolation, it can be tough to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people. However, part of the college experience is meeting new people. Here are a few tips in order to make socializing on campus a little easier.
Join a campus organization
Whether it be joining a club or taking a dance class...