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Say YES to the right things this semester! Feb 06, 2024

If it’s not an easy “yes,” then it a hell “no!”

Say “yes” to the right things for your best semester!

I’d like to encourage you to make positive choices and adopt effective habits that can significa...

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Easiest Way to Improve Grades Jan 30, 2024

The research is clear. 

As a college professor passionate about helping students excel, it's crucial to highlight research-backed reasons for incorporating consistent work habits. I encourage you to ...

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3 Habits that Take No Time Jan 23, 2024

But these habits will definitely help your grades!

Students who win the semester know that understanding and cultivating effective habits is crucial. These three "pre-deciding" habits are game change...

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Get Organized Before the Semester Starts Jan 16, 2024

Get organized before the semester starts!

Don’t fool yourself into thinking you’ll have time once the semester starts.  

You want to start organized and stay organized. These steps will reduce the s...

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5 Goals Not Related to Grades Jan 09, 2024

5 Goals Not Related to Grades!  There is more to college than just grades.

As a college professor focused on helping students have their best semesters ever, it's crucial to recognize that success go...

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7 Ways to Prepare for Next Semester! Jan 03, 2024

It’s the perfect time of year to prepare for the spring semester!

Use these couple weeks to gear up and recharge!

 

As winter break unfolds and the holiday season is over, it's easy for students to...

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Reflect on the Last Semester Dec 23, 2023

Ask some hard questions as you look back over the last semester!

As the semester draws to a close, it's not just about wrapping up classes and sleeping for days after exams. It's a crucial time for y...

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Take the Mini-semester! Dec 16, 2023

It’s not too late to sign up for a January term! 

January terms, mini-semesters, J-terms – there are many names for these mity short terms. And they provide a powerful punch in your academic journey....

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Using MIND MAPPING as a study tool Dec 09, 2023

Five reasons Mind Mapping is a great study tool!

Put another tool in your study tool box!

 

Hello there college friends!  I’m Dr. Dagny Rearden and I help busy college students get organized and st...

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5 Reasons you should be using FLASHCARDS to study! Dec 02, 2023

They worked in kindergarten!  And they’ll work again! 

Flashcards have long been underestimated in their power to transform study habits because they are thought of as childish.  But they worked for ...

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Maximizing Final Exam Prep Nov 25, 2023

Hey there, college friends! As we approach the final stretch of the semester, it's time to gear up and ensure you're ready to conquer those final exams with confidence. Being organized and having a so...

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Top 5 Things to Do Over Thanksgiving Break Nov 18, 2023

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO OVER THANKSGIVING BREAK

Yes, get some sleep, but don’t sleep for 5 days!

Effectively using Thanksgiving break is crucial for coming back strong for the last push before finals are...

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