While it may be true that not everyone learns in the most effective way by doing the same things, there are certain fundamentals that you can follow in order to virtually guarantee yourself academic success during your time at University.  No matter what degree you take or what College you're enrolled in, University classes are all structured in similar ways.  Lectures, text book readings, assignments, projects, quizzes, midterm and final exams.  Knowing the format of the class beforehand allows students to create a strategy that when implemented and stuck to, results in good grades and less stress.  Here are our top 10 study habits you should try to implement into your strategy for academic success at University, after the jump!

Surviving Your First Year of University - 10 Ways to Make it to Sophomore Year

As a sophomore who has been through first year two times (okay maybe it was three...), I like to think I'm an authority on the subject of what works and what doesn't when it comes to making it through your freshman year with GPA and dignity intact.  Going to University will change your life and it will change who you are as a person.  The things you'll see and do, the people you'll meet, and the life lessons you'll learn will be both enriching and humbling.  It is my hope that through this guide, you'll walk away from your academic career in 4 years time with degree in hand and tons of positive life experience under your belt.  Here are my top 10 tips for surviving your freshmen year at University!!

Let's face it - one of the greatest (if not primary!) perks of running away to University is the social aspect of the college experience.  It's a pivotal opportunity for post-secondary students in their undergraduate program as it's a prime time for climbing the social ladder not only for the popularity benefits, but for nabbing study-buddies, joining social circles and forming long-lasting friendships, and most importantly - networking.

Choosing a Laptop on a Budget - Tips for Canadian University Students

 

One thing all Canadian University students are going to need these days is a laptop.  A laptop's main advantage over a stationary PC is its size and portability.  For many degree programs, a laptop can be an indispensable tool for most if not all of your classes.  In the modern digital age, most professors or class lecturers are using Powerpoint or Adobe formats for their class notes and presentations.  Most provide copies to students via class websites for download and printing and many classes even require them as daily classroom material.  While printing the notes or presentations and following along is a perfectly okay way of managing your classes, the use of a laptop puts everything in one place.