The Counseling Center at NCSU offers a link on study skills, specifically note-taking, reading and test taking strategies. The link includes a section on test anxiety and techniques.
A six-part series filled with facts, hints, insights, and observations from experts in the field of education and from students who know the ropes. Topics include values and goals; time management; critical thinking and problem-solving; active listening and note-taking; researching, reading, and writing; and studying and test-taking.
This link includes an article with additional links, videos and good reads on topics from managing stress to study skills to multitasking and brain fatigue in articles.
This article provides students with four steps to planning a semester, specifically highlighting how to effectively use a planner and a course syllabus.
An interview with laid-off worker Deb Stiles explains how she lost her job and describes the anxiety she worked through to begin college coursework, particularly math.
An interview with Deb Stiles, who was laid-off from her job discusses how she had to shift her reality to avoid falling back into an office worker role.
This video provides adult learners with specific information on understanding learning styles and using them effectively for academic success. Tips for students and instructors with practical examples are offered.
Articles specifically written to address adult learners in college or returning to college. Additional links include information such as a checklist for going to college, how to be a successful adult learner, degree information and career resources.
In this video college students report healthy strategies, and the pitfalls, for dealing with stress. Developing stress management strategies and healthy life management strategies are keys to preventing stress from negatively affecting life.
This video provides practical advice from professionals and students for how to manage time effectively as a college student, and noting pitfalls and slip-ups along the way.
This article shares many tips on how to choose a study environment, to deal with distractions and interruptions and to avoid multitasking. The website shares additional links and has a video that specifically addresses concentration and distractions.
In nine short video segments, students discover the most effective ways to approach common test formats (multiple choice, matching, true/false, and essay), how to overcome test anxiety, the importance of reading questions carefully, and the benefits of preparing themselves physically as well as mentally.
The first step in honing your study skills is to take better notes. This video shows you everything you need to know to come to class prepared and find a note-taking system that will help you retain and review like a champ.
