A specific tool that students can use to prepare for their exams is active recall. Active recall is a technique that involves testing yourself. In this post, learn how you can leverage this tool in studying for your exams.
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Memory Strategies | GUTS Tip
Memorizing content and information for tests and other examinations is a large component of the student experience. How can we improve our memory and recall to get the most out of the process? This article describes some memory strategies that you can begin to use to improve your memorization and transfer what you learn today into your long-term memory for the future.
Building a Weekly Schedule | GUTS Tip
Having a weekly schedule is key to success. There are a few different ways that you can go about creating a weekly schedule. Although creating a weekly schedule before the semester starts is beneficial, it’s never too late to create a schedule to help you get on track!
SMART(ER) Goals | GUTS Tip
Goals are an essential part towards creating a meaningful and intrinsically-rewarding life. Goals motivate us to work hard and to be our best and happiest selves. Forming these goals to be a SMART(ER) goal can create clarity in your end-objective and the process to get there, recenter you towards achieving your goal, and determine how to effectively allocate your resources to achieve the goal.
How to Reduce Test Anxiety | GUTS Tip
Test anxiety can be difficult for many students. While it may be unrealistic to try to eliminate test anxiety completely, one can certainly work to reduce it. We will discuss some tips to reduce test anxiety in this article.
Active Reading Strategies | GUTS Tip
The best reading strategies are those that involve active reading. Active reading means reading to understand the material’s relevance for your needs. Follow these tips below to learn new active reading strategies!
How to Combat Procrastination | GUTS Tip
In this article, we will be discussing how to identify the causes of procrastination and the solutions to combat your procrastination. After figuring out why you are procrastinating, you can start to build your own plan to solve the problem.
Exam Preparation | GUTS Tip
It’s true what they say: exam preparation is the key to success. However, that’s really only true when you have the proper tools and strategies. Follow these tips below to get the most out of your study session and ace your exams!
Places to Go When Your Desk Is Not Cutting It | GUTS Tip
Sometimes the desk just doesn’t cut it and you may feel unfocused and unmotivated to do work at the same workspace every day. Especially in the COVID-19 pandemic, the most reasonable option for studying is to do so at home, but that can get boring and stale quickly. Here are some options of where to study in Madison, WI when your desk at home is not working out for you.
Note-Taking Styles | GUTS Tip
There are a variety of note-taking styles students employ in there classes. For some, like myself, we have difficulty finding the right type of style that works best. This tip will explain five types of notes -outline, Cornell, mind map, course slides, and sketch notes- for you to consider (and try) in your studies. I personally tried a few of these styles and will be sharing my experience in addition to helpful information and descriptions of all of the styles that I hope you find as useful as they were for me.