Academic Success

How to Stay Motivated in Unmotivating Times

As finals approach, many students struggle to find motivation to start studying and work on their projects. This is a common feeling, but there are strategies and tips to help get you back on your feet and finish strong! Set a Schedule Making a schedule is crucial to stay organized during finals. Students tend to…

Organization Hacks for a New Semester

Hello Tigers! Organization and planning are vital for starting the new semester on the right foot. It might seem overwhelming at first, but it does not have to be! There are many tools and tips at your disposal to start the semester off right. Read Your Syllabus Syllabi are a great resource for students to…

Top 5 Career Tips for First Generation College Students

As a first generation student, you are piloting their own path in college without following in family footsteps. By default, this makes you resilient and resourceful. However, there could be some specific challenges you might face when navigating career and major decisions because you are forging a different path than those before you. Recently, Mizzou…

Recovering from a Bad Exam

The first round of exams has passed and some of you may even have already started studying for the second round of exams. Whether it was your first college exam or your hundredth, you probably have realized, school is hard. It can be difficult to find time to study between classes, activities, and social time…

18 Best Study Tips for Final Exams and Projects

Adapted from Shorelight blog post: Final exams and big semester-end papers and projects can be very challenging. There is so much to learn, keep organized, and remember as you head into finals. Effective study tips can help reduce your stress, improve your confidence and increase your grade point average. Not every studying technique works for every…