Struggling with your course load and course material? Here are some resources that can help you boost up your academic skills.
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Assignment Calculators
This easy-to-use assignment calculator will help you plan out your attack on that next paper or project.
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Interacting with Profs
Why should you go to office hours? Why does your professor want you to be there? Find answers to those questions and more in this toolkit!
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Managing Your Time
Wasting a lot of time online? Pulling too many all-nighters? Getting better at managing your time is easier than you think!
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Preparing for Exams
Tests and exams, you can’t escape ‘em. So learn how to prepare well in advance and gain confidence in test-writing.
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Presentation Design
Designing a presentation may sound easier than it seems! With the help of our toolkit, you'll be able to design the most effective presentation for academic and professional needs.
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Presentation Skills
Nothing causes anxiety in students quite like presenting. With our helpful tips and tricks, you’ll be chomping at the bit to present!
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Taking Notes
Notes are another inescapable part of getting a university education. We might not be able to make them fun, but we can offer tips on how to make them useful.
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