/blogs/studentlife/articles/category/academics Biola Staff Having a degree in Public Health is an invaluable asset to any individual looking to make a positive impact on the world. With such a degree, one can go on to become part of something larger than themselves and make meaningful contributions toward... Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2023/9-reasons-a-degree-in-public-health-is-extremely-valuable-in-2023 /blogs/studentlife/2023/9-reasons-a-degree-in-public-health-is-extremely-valuable-in-2023 Raeann Lopez Have you ever told yourself “I’m going to do it later,” “I can skim the chapter”? Whatever your experience, finding time for homework with a busy schedule can feel challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes, lack of motivation or volume of pages to... Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:47:13 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2021/how-to-make-homework-more-manageable /blogs/studentlife/2021/how-to-make-homework-more-manageable Raeann Lopez Note-taking plays a vital part in a student academic success. Actively taking notes during class can improve focus and understanding of main concepts. This applies to in-person or online classes. Good note-taking improves attention to detail and... Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2021/5-steps-to-become-a-better-note-taker /blogs/studentlife/2021/5-steps-to-become-a-better-note-taker Raeann Lopez Do tests stress you out, or have you ever panicked during one? Rest assured, you are not alone. About 35-40% of students experience some degree of test anxiety. Test anxiety can present physical symptoms (headache, nausea, excessive sweating) and... Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2021/eight-ways-to-reduce-test-anxiety-as-an-online-student /blogs/studentlife/2021/eight-ways-to-reduce-test-anxiety-as-an-online-student Chayila Kleist The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the job market to slow down. According to the The Wall Street Journal, students set to graduate this spring are entering the worst job market in decades. As a result, soon-to-be graduates face unique challenges in... Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2021/beyond-a-humanities-degree /blogs/studentlife/2021/beyond-a-humanities-degree Corinna Magness For those like me who have dyslexia or another learning disability, it can take twice as long to complete a reading assignment or write a research paper. According to Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity, college students with learning... Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2021/working-smarter-not-harder /blogs/studentlife/2021/working-smarter-not-harder Miles Bocianski Creating meaningful connections with your professors during remote learning can be challenging. Zoom fatigue may even discourage you from keeping up with friends, so scheduling a video call with a faculty member might be the last thing on your... Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2021/how-to-connect-with-faculty-during-remote-learning /blogs/studentlife/2021/how-to-connect-with-faculty-during-remote-learning Cristal Carrillo Vazquez The summer term for online students at 91��Ƭ�� is now underway! As you prepare to begin your courses, take a look at these few tips for success. 1. Prepare your course materials. Ensure your computer and WiFi connection are reliable so you are... Wed, 13 May 2020 12:00:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2020/four-tips-for-success-in-an-online-class1 /blogs/studentlife/2020/four-tips-for-success-in-an-online-class1 Carrie Stockton For some students, learning in an online environment comes naturally or is at least familiar. But for others, the most experience is in an occasional online discussion group. So how do you manage doing everything as a student remotely? Below are... Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:27:00 -0700 /blogs/studentlife/2020/how-to-make-the-switch-to-remote-learning /blogs/studentlife/2020/how-to-make-the-switch-to-remote-learning Christian Leonard With the March 15 deadline to withdraw from a class nearing, you may find yourself considering lightening your class load by cutting a course or two – but take a moment to think about it. While dropping a course is certainly an option, there may... Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:36:00 -0800 /blogs/studentlife/2020/should-you-drop-that-class /blogs/studentlife/2020/should-you-drop-that-class