Self Learning Tutorials
How to participate more in Zoom class discussions
The Zoom classroom presents a unique paradox. You are physically present, your face in a…
Best note-taking app for students with Apple Pencil
The ritual is timeless: the rustle of notebook paper, the scratch of a pen, the…
How to stay engaged in asynchronous online courses
The promise of asynchronous online learning is freedom. Freedom from a rigid schedule, from a…
How to manage time during a timed essay test
The instruction is simple: “You have 60 minutes.” But in that hour, you are expected…
How to improve critical thinking skills for coursework
You’ve read the assignment. You’ve highlighted the key passages. You’ve memorized the formulas and the…
How to get a letter of recommendation from a professor
The request seems simple enough: “Can you write me a letter of recommendation?” Yet, this…
Preparing for graduate school applications as a junior
The question first whispers, then begins to echo in the back of your mind during…
How to balance a relationship and rigorous coursework
The college experience is a beautiful, chaotic symphony of competing priorities. Two of the most…
Tips for commuting students to stay connected
The image of the “typical” college student often involves dorm life, late-night study sessions in…
