Alexa's Top 10 Tips

10. Know your needs when choosing good study spots - avoid your room, pick 2 good places and go there at least every other day to work

9. Learn active reading and study strategies - don't spin your wheels studying passively only to figure out on the test that you didn't really learn the material

8. Use binders instead of spiral notebooks for each course - this allows you to file and organize all paperwork neatly

7. Try assistive technology to gain better access to information - this could cut reading or writing time by a third (ex. Kurzweill Reader, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Books on Tape)

6. Consider taking your natural science after your 1st semester

5. Avoid more than 2 classes on TTH - especially if they have a heavy lecture style

4. Participate in additional support like academic counseling and coaching, ORACLE, and Students for New Learning (student support group)

3. Know your scheduling needs and plan accordingly with your adviser -

∑ how are you in the am?

∑ need breaks b/w classes?

∑ best time in the day for your toughest class?

2. Talk to your professors privately about your learning issues - whether you use accommodations or not

1. Use a planner and To Do list... religiously!