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How To Crush Language Classes (And Actually Learn The Language)
Learning a second language was one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. Language learning classes were some of the most painfully boring classes I’ve ever taken. (Okay… I’m exaggerating a tiny bit but they did suck.) Somehow they
The Bare Minimum College Supplies
Here at Smart Student Secrets we’re all about getting the most out of the least. When most students shop for college they get a bit over enthusiastic. They end up with piles of stuff that never gets used. Despite that,
Shopping For College Doesn’t Have To Suck
I’m writing this article in response to a question a reader sent me. He was responding to my article on keeping a budget in college. The reader is a high school student concerned about all the costs of college. He
What You Need To Know This Summer
School can suck. Summer learning loss can make it worse. You have to wake up early. You have to show up to class. There is plenty of schoolwork you need to get done. You have to listen to boring lectures.
How To Ace A Test Without Studying
You don’t need to study to ace a test. That probably sounds a little crazy but once you learn a few things, it’s going to make sense. You might still think it’s a little over the top but I promise
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Do what everyone else does if you want to end up where everyone else ends up. This applies particularly well to freshman year in college. The biggest difference between college and high school is your own choices. You suddenly have
The Ultimate Active Recall Resource
Active recall is the most powerful study strategy ever discovered. Okay… That sounds a bit sensational. Here is the thing: It is sensational! Active recall is just that damn good. Researchers have been heavily invested in experimenting with every study
When Are You Really Too Tired To Study?
Don’t we all love a good excuse not to study? Well… until the test shows up. Then we regret them. “I’m too tired to study!” I’ve told myself this hundreds of times. There was a time in my life where
A College Degree Is Worthless Without This…
A college degree is worthless?!?? Am I crazy? A study blogger suggesting that a college degree isn’t everything and a can of Red Bull probably sounds a bit strange. Forgive me but I am a bit strange. I consider that