Working with other students is an effective way to master challenging course material. This guide will help you work together online. Steps to setting up an online study group Find other students to study with. You may prefer to study with your friends, but it turns out people often learn best when they study with […]
Working with other students is an effective way to master challenging course material. This guide will help you work well together whether you are meeting in-person (following Cornell’s Covid-19 Guidelines) or online. Studying together Find other students to study with! Be open to studying with people you might not otherwise hang out with. You may […]
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In order to help students navigate the Cornell campus, landscape, and community, we’ve provided a list of often used acronyms and terms. Please find definitions, helpful links, and more below! Always check with your College to make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Academic year – The school year that begins with autumn classes. The […]
Every week while classes are in session, study-skills tutors from the Learning Strategies Center host drop-in consultation hours. All Cornell students are welcome to stop by with a quick question or for a more in-depth consult. Hours for Spring 2024: Thursdays 6-8p in the Tatkon Center (RPCC 101) Study skills tutors can help with: Figuring […]
I. What is anxiety? Anxiety is your body’s way of telling you that there is something in the environment in need of your attention-it is a series of biochemical changes in your brain and body, such as an increase in adrenaline (causing your heart to beat faster) and a decrease in dopamine (a brain chemical that helps to […]
Plan a schedule of balanced activities. College life has many aspects which are very important to success. Some have fixed time requirements and some are flexible. Some of the most common which you must consider are: Fixed: eating, organization, classes, work, spirituality Flexible: sleeping, recreation, study, relaxation, socializing Study at a regular time and in a regular […]
Every fall and spring semester, the LSC offers a two-credit course, HE1115: Critical Reading and Thinking, in which students work on developing and applying a wide range of study skills, including time management, making the most of one’s learning style, reading efficiently, taking useful notes, preparing for tests and others. In the optional reading lab students focus […]
LSC study skills tutors facilitate workshops, visit classes, and offer drop-in study skills tutoring sessions throughout the semester. If you would like a study skills tutor to facilitate a session for your group or stop into a class you teach, contact us to set it up! Study Skills tutors can help with: Figuring out a […]
Winter Workshop Courses Check back in the Fall for more info about our upcoming Winter 2025 offerings! Here at the Learning Strategies Center we encourage you to make time over winter break to rest and recharge, which can mean different things for different students. If you feel like your break would be most productively spent […]