Rainy days can provide a comfortable setting for focused studying, but staying productive requires a structured routine. Creating a distraction-free workspace, setting realistic study goals, taking ...

With so many classes and so much material to review, knowing how to study can be just as challenging as knowing what to study. Thankfully, UB students don’t gatekeep their best methods.

We’ve all been there—staring at a mountain of study material, feeling overwhelmed, and wondering if there’s a better way to tackle it all. Maybe you’ve tried cramming the night before an exam, only to ...

Medical school has been likened to drinking from a fire hose. Students have just 4 years to absorb the deluge of content they’ll need to practice medicine. It takes 3-4 hours of studying every day ...

Metacognition* is the ability to: Think about your own thinking. Be consciously aware of yourself as a problem solver. Monitor, plan and control your mental processing. Accurately judge your level of ...

As matric pupils begin their final exams, a teacher shares practical tips to help learners prepare, and improve their chances ...

When it comes to study strategies, there is no “one size fits all.” You have to figure out what works best for you. That being said, there are certain steps that all good study strategies require. The ...

You might need to earn technical certifications for a promotion or a new position, or you might want to stay updated on the latest developments in programming languages, cloud computing or AI. The ...

If you're new or returning to the academic environment, it's not unusual to be concerned about your academic skills. Below are some tips and tricks to help you become a better learner. The subject ...

Matthew Rhodes, cognitive psychologist and chair of the Department of Psychology, wrote this piece for SOURCE. When it comes to study tips, you may have heard things like “chew gum” or “listen to ...

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 ...