Study Tips

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    Study Tips from Science Peer Academic Coaches (SPAC)

    Science Peer Academic Coaches (SPAC) help you discover which study methods work best for you.General Study TipsAfter you study a particular section, do the corresponding problem set questions immediately.While going through the material, create questions in your head that might be asked on the exam… read more

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    Didn't Do So Hot on Your Midterm?

    Don't give up – this is a perfect opportunity to learn from your mistakes, see why you didn’t do as well as you had hoped, and find strategies to improve your scores in the future.Tips for the Next MidtermCreate a study schedule ahead of time and study early.Organize all the material into… read more

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    80/20 - How to Increase Your Productivity by Doing Less

    The 80-20 rule states that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.Sleep, eat, school, homework, volunteer; rinse and repeat. In my early years at university, I was under the impression that any time not spent on work was me being lazy and not trying hard enough. In reality, this was counter… read more

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