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What is the pomodoro method?
This time management method uses a timer to break work into intervals, typically 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks.
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What is watching TV?
This popular “study break” activity might lead to you realizing it’s been a few hours since you said “only one more episode”
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What is the Hinman Success Center?
This renovated study location is a quick walk from your dorms, and features printers, study rooms, and white boards.
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What is setting deadlines?
A habit that can be created using a syllabus or by setting time based goals to work towards.
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What is Success Coaching?
An on-campus resource that can help you with study skills.
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What is a study plan?
When you start studying, it might be helpful to sit down first and create one of these.
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What is going for a walk?
How can you use up some nervous energy while staying productive? Go for one of these around campus!
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What is Starbucks?
Need a quick caffeine boost? You’ll probably stop at this location to get a coffee or tea and study in a social environment.
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What is preparing for things to pop up?
When a student puts in effort to schedule their personal deadlines ahead of schedule incase…
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What is supplemental instruction?
A resource led by peers that can supplement classroom learning twice a week.
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What is Quizlet?
Want to quiz yourself on material, but don’t have any flashcards? This popular online resource can help!
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What is listening to a playlist?
Making one of these to match the length of your study break can help increase productivity. You might use spotify or apple music to create it!
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What is Bartle Library?
Looking for a space designated to all things studying? This building on campus has four floors and a basement, each with different study spots.
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What is starting the hardest first?
When reviewing a list of tasks to complete, which task should be prioritized first- small, simple tasks or larger, harder tasks.
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What is attending office hours?
A place to go if you need advice on how to study for a specific course.
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What is mind mapping?
If you use this note-taking strategy to study, you might be seen placing a central concept in the middle of your paper, and drawing lines to connect ideas that relate to the central idea and each other.
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What is setting an alarm?
This helpful time management tool can pull you back from a study break, if you’re able to stick to it and not hit “snooze!”
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What is University Union Undergrounds?
Need a large study space with some breaks built in? This location has a lot of study space and a bowling alley!
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What is taking planned breaks?
A time that is scheduled between study sessions to rejuvenate one's energy, drive and work ethic.
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What is going to UTS?
An office on campus where peers can provide free tutoring services
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What is Feynman Technique?
When you go to study, you start by writing down the concept you are trying to explain. Then, you write a simple explanation of it as though you were explaining it to a friend.
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What is mindfulness?
This tactic of focusing in on your thoughts, breathing, or physical presence can serve as a productive and calming study break.
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What is Science Library?
As an additional study space, what location on campus also has a sustainability hub?
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What is meeting with a success coach?
A peer or professional staff on campus who you can make an appointment with to talk about prioritization techniques.
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What is B-Successful?
A platform one uses to make an appointment with a Success Coach.
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