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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 the UCI LARC Empowers Student Success: Interview with a LARC Leader
Within the Division of Undergraduate Education at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine), there are several programs and units that...
What do I need to know about academic integrity?
As a UC Irvine student, practicing academic integrity is incredibly important. Not only does upholding academic integrity standards ensure that you...
Study Strategies, Avoiding Burnout, and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: An Interview with LARC Director Trace Yulie
Earlier this year, Trace Yulie, Director of the UCI Learning and Academic Resource Center (LARC), was interviewed by UCI literary journalism student...
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...