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Study Strategy: Spaced Practice
FOR STUDENTS, FOR RESEARCHERS, FOR TEACHERS, LEARNING SCIENTISTS POSTS Spaced Practice Spaced practice is the exact opposite of cramming. When you...
How Long Should Your Naps Be?
Studies have shown that ~ 70% college students attain insufficient sleep & tend to experience sleep deprivation (Hershner & Chervin, 2014)....
How can I avoid procrastination?
Whether you are a new or returning student, procrastination can be tricky to deal with. While everyone has procrastinated at some point in their...
Your End-of-Quarter Checklist
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...
How can I maintain healthy habits during exams and other times of stress?
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...
How should I prepare for exams?
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...
What’s the best way to improve my comprehension and memory?
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...
How do I take effective notes in a large lecture?
While you probably have experience taking notes, it’s always worth considering new strategies to be more effective. First, consider some of these...
When and how should I seek out academic support?
With instruction for the 2022-23 academic year starting next week, incoming students might be feeling nervous about adapting to UCI’s academic...
How can I be proactive about my own success?
When we were in high school, much of our learning and day-to-day life was planned out for us, with things like deadlines, reminders, hall passes,...
How can I get the most out of Welcome Week?
UCI Welcome Week is right around the corner! As the name suggests, UCI Welcome Week is an annual event designed to welcome new and returning...
How is learning different at a university?
As an incoming student, adjusting to UCI’s academic environment can be difficult for a variety of reasons. To help you overcome the challenges, here are some of our recommended strategies for learning success.