These spot-on suggestions from a two-time alumnus and former writer at FIU News were originally published in 2013 and have served countless Panthers. This republication recognizes that good advice ...

So, you’ve made the big decision of going to college. Now you’re wondering, can I figure out everything that comes along with college? Will studying be different than high school? Will I be able to do ...

Start incorporating more reading into your daily routine, even if it’s only an extra 20 minutes each day. While there’s only one “reading” section on the ACT, the rest of the test also requires ...

With finals around the corner and all that is going on around us, finding the concentration to study can be difficult. We have put together a list of study strategies to help you find your focus. A ...

So, you'll need a new set of skills! The Academic Skills Centre offer group workshops, self-access resources and one-to-one ...

Lecturer in Student Learning and Communication Development, University of Sydney University life comes with its share of challenges. One of these is writing longer assignments that require higher ...

Reading without a purpose leads to lesser comprehension and long-term memory. Many students who read this way find it difficult to participate in class discussions and do as well on their exams as ...

Halloweekend is over and that means we have entered the last stage of the semester, the stressful time during which these weeks seem to move at a breakneck pace towards finals week. Exams, projects, ...

Identify an appropriate setting that is comfortable and conducive to studying with little distractions. Discipline yourself to allow adequate study sessions during the week and weekends. Don’t ...

The study cycle is a proven path to improving your study techniques. It may seem like it adds time to the process, but many students report that their studying is more efficient, and they wind up ...