Disappointing Grade
Not getting the grade you hoped for is stressful, disappointing, and frustrating. When planning your next step, here are a few things to consider.
Skills for Academic and Personal Wellbeing
Not getting the grade you hoped for is stressful, disappointing, and frustrating. When planning your next step, here are a few things to consider.
Do you ever feel like your study habits simply aren’t cutting it? Are you wondering how to do better on exams? Studying daily is important, even if it’s just a small part of your day!
It’s unrealistic to expect that everyone attends every lecture. However, it is important to think about why you might not go to class, and how you’re going to make up for what you miss.
Knowing what makes you anxious and developing habits to cope are extremely important. If tests are something that cause anxiety for you, recognize the signs and find ways that help you manage it.
Making a good impression via email is important. Here are a few ideas to help you craft emails to your instructor.
Need a new study technique? Try testing yourself - it is an effective way to retain information and helps you find what topics require further study.
BTW acronyms are a great way to shorten words, but only if the other person knows the definition. Check out our list of common University acronyms, terms, and definitions.
Office hours are your time to meet with your instructors to ask questions, get & share feedback, learn about opportunities, make connections & more. Here are a few things to consider before setting up an appointment.
Consider trying some of these suggestions to help you communicate effectively and get what you need.