Our designers are at it again. This time they compiled a list of the top ten events of the past 10 years that shaped your lives and our country and threw it all into an awesome infographic for your viewing pleasure. From Harry Potter, to iPods, to Obama, its all there.
Top 10 Events that Shaped the Past 10 Years
SeanJohn
I’m reading Understandable Statistics
With a few months of college classes under your belt, everyone has most like had at least one exam down from each class. Freshmen have now figured out that college courses are not exactly as easy as high school classes. For those people who thought high school was a breeze and flew by with great grades and not much studying, college is a huge wake up call. That is how I felt coming into my freshman year and I became very overwhelmed. After the last few years, I have learned some great study tips that make college feel less difficult and more manageable.
Organize Your Work
- Try to keep your papers, notes, and exams all divided between your different classes and all in one place. This makes referring back to notes while studying much easier!
Meet People in Every Class
- Studying alone is not always the easiest or most exciting way to remember information for classes. It is nice to have a discussion group to talk through the information with, and it has been shown to help memorize much easier. Also, everyone has those days that they want to have a lazy day and skip a class and knowing people makes it easy to get the notes you missed.
Talk to Professors
- Every professor loves when students stop by their office hours. When they have 2 hour office hour study blocks to meet with people and no one shows up, it is pretty boring. Even if you have just one question don’t hesitate to go. This will also get your name in their mind so they want to help you out.
Listen to Light Music
- As long as it is not distracting, it never hurts to listen to some relaxing music while just copying note cards or other studying that doesn’t involve a lot of ready.
Eat, and Drink Some Coffee
- Make sure that when having a long studying night that you are keeping nourished. Brain food is very necessary and if you don’t eat enough you are more likely to become tired. If you need an extra boost, have a cup of coffee.
Take Study Breaks
- Studies have shown that if you take a break every 45 minutes, you retain information better and do not become bored and tired. Bring a magazine or take a walk around to stretch your legs.
Stay Calm
- It never helps to get all worked up about a big paper or exam. By staying calm and positive, work will get done much quicker and the information you are trying to learn won’t be throw into your worried, stressed brain.
Korgan
I’m reading Criminal Justice
Edu In Review is a well-organized source of all answers to questions incoming college students may have about which school fits them best, what to expect, how to finance school and almost any other question on their minds. The site allows you to browse for schools by either your intended major or state, then takes you into the basics of each, listing both in and out of state tuition and population. If you are looking for financial aid, Edu In Review has a list of companies offering student loans, and a list of nationwide scholarships based on your specific qualifications. An additional tab is set aside for basically any other question students had ranging from tips on how to plan and what to expect out of campus life, to which Greek organization fits you best. If you have a question about college, Edu In Review has your answer!
Kelsey The Intern
I am reading We the People
Being a college student makes paying for lots of different services difficult, if not impossible. This is where Google comes into play. Google offers many free resources that you can use to be more efficient in your school work and in your life in general. Some of their services can also be used just for fun, like google trends. Check this out with your buddies, it shows you a graph displaying the amount of searches for a certain topic over a specified period of time. Go ahead, try Ham Vs. Turkey, Biggie Vs. Pac, place some bets, make it interesting. Check out these awesome Google services that you can use for free.
1(800)-GOOG-411. Who still pays up to 75 cents by calling an operator to find an address or phone number? Not me! Try Goog411 – it’s a voice automated free information service, and when you pick the business you want to connect to just say “text message” or “map it” and Google will automatically send a text message with more details or a map directly to your phone.
Google Books – This a great resource for doing papers and research. This Google service allows you to search for the full text of tons of books for information or just for reading.
Google Docs – This service from Google allows you to upload documents onto the Google interface and share them with your colleagues and classmates. This service makes group projects a breeze even if your group can’t all meet somewhere at the same time.
Google Scholar – This service allows you to search published papers, opinions and journals. A great resource for term papers. Just make sure to annotate it right.
Google has tons of other services such as “Sketch-up” – a free 3d modeling program, Calendar, Dictionary, News, Instant Messaging, Translate, and various applications for mobile phones. Get some Google in your life.
If you need help using Google Services, check out this book. Google Search and Tools in a Snap
SeanJohn
I am reading Social Psychology
College these days can be very challenging, especially if you are working or have other big time commitments. This makes studying efficiently, especially important. With that said here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when you’re studying for your finals this semester.
Buy your books – I know way too many students who decide that they can just take notes from the professor and pass the classes’ exams, but what if you miss a class. Textbooks not only fill in for those days you might have missed but they offer tons of examples of the topics covered in your classes that allow you to apply concepts to real life situations. Studies show that students who have purchased the required texts for the class have 37% better grades than students who do not. Odds are we have your textbook available at eCampus.com (and cheaper than those other guys too!)
Get organized – as I posted earlier in “How to be a Cheapskate”, I am a firm believer in having a plan. Write out the plan you create and follow it, to the T. you will eventually figure out how fast you move at certain types of tasks and you will be able to budget your time just as precisely as your money. If you are like me and working full time, being able to do this will be monumental to your success.
Cram (wisely) – I’ve always been told that cramming doesn’t work, but a few hours of cramming a study guide you’ve prepared prior to an exam will refresh the concepts in your mind and help you on your test. Don’t solely rely on cramming though, spend time preparing, organizing, and learning the material, then do a short cram session to refresh the concepts and information in your mind.
Use your available resources – As I said before, use your textbook, but textbooks and books are often just too much material to cover in the time you have available. Try Sparknotes. These can help you extract the main ideas and concepts without spending your entire day reading. Another available resource is your fellow students. They are in the same boat as you are, so team up, and split up the section the test is on and outline. Compile your outlines into one SUPER studyguide and discuss any question you might have over the material.
Its all about efficiency.
SeanJohn
I am reading Discovery Psychology
