by DTEI Editor | Dec 1, 2022 | Resources for Incoming Students
If you’re reading this, chances are it’s almost time for the end of the quarter, and all the hard work you’ve put into your courses is culminating in final exams, written assignments, and special projects or presentations. Here’s some advice for that end-of-quarter...
by DTEI Editor | Nov 4, 2022 | Resources for Incoming Students
With final exams right around the corner, many students may be feeling the pressure. If you are a new student who hasn’t yet experienced finals at UCI, your feelings of stress and nervousness may be heightened. Unfortunately, we all know that stress has a negative...
by DTEI Editor | Oct 21, 2022 | Resources for Incoming Students
New students are often surprised by the format and difficulty of exams at UCI. This is because learning at a college level means being able to apply knowledge. Experts in their fields are showing you how to think like an expert! This goes a step above memorizing or...
by DTEI Editor | Oct 7, 2022 | Resources for Incoming Students
Did you know that there’s real science behind how we understand and remember? As a student, tapping into this science can help you study more effectively. To make the information stick, there are steps that you can take before, during, and after class. Here are some...
by DTEI Editor | Sep 23, 2022 | Resources for Incoming Students
While you probably have experience taking notes, it’s always worth considering new strategies to be more effective. First, consider some of these scientific facts about note-taking: Summarizing information in your notes boosts understanding more than taking notes...
