For many students, getting started on a task is the single hardest part of completing schoolwork. The difficulty is rarely about ability. More often, it is about initiation. Supporting students who struggle with task initiation is not as simple as…
“Use the resources on campus.” It’s such a cliche. Almost on a weekly basis I have parents telling me that they said that exact thing to their kids. And yet, it’s so true. Students need to access the free resources…
The semester started strong, right? You had a plan. You were on top of your readings. You told yourself this time you’d stay organized. And now things may feel off. You’re tired. Your planner’s collecting dust. You’re behind on one…
The Problem with Cramming We’ve all been there, staring at notes at 2 a.m., trying to stuff weeks of material into our brains before an exam. It feels productive, but cramming almost never works. You might scrape by on the…
College mornings can be rough. Whether you’re dragging yourself to an 8 AM or rolling out of bed at noon, starting your day with some structure can make a huge difference. You don’t need a perfect 5 AM “CEO routine,”…
How to Study Effectively Let’s be honest, studying can sometimes feel overwhelming. With deadlines, distractions, and endless content to learn, it’s easy to feel stuck. The good news? Studying smart is far more powerful than studying hard. In this blog…
Taking good notes isn’t just about writing things down, it’s about learning! The way you take notes impacts how well you understand the information. The catch? There’s no one-size-fits-all method. You may be a visual learner, a list-maker, or someone…
When it comes to getting good grades in college, most students think they need to spend longer stretches in the library and read every page of the textbook. They’re not wrong—while these strategies aren’t the most efficient, they will certainly…
In today’s world, we all spend a ton of time on our phones. For college students, phones are not just for communication but also their social lives, TV shows, games, and connection to the world. However, excessive phone usage can…
An integral part of the study cycle for effective learning is active retrieval. This means that students are manipulating the newly learned material, often called active recall. Why is active recall so important? It helps move information from our short…