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Mariah
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What are the best study tools you would recommend for future freshman college students? #Spring25?
I am currently a senior in highschool and will be studying biology in the fall.
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Myra McIver
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Hello Mariah! I wholeheartedly agree with Collete's answer - index cards - study what is hard first - try to conceptualize what you are learning - study breaks are all key to success. Also - be sure to reach out to your professor office hours - this was also valuable to me when I was in college when there were topics that I found challenging and needed some guidance. This will help you build a relationship as well as not just be another student out of 100's - shows you are serious about learning and being successful in what you are learning.
Best of luck to you and be sure to keep in touch on your college journey!!
Best of luck to you and be sure to keep in touch on your college journey!!
David Wilson
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As someone who struggled a bit in my first semester, I found that organizing notes and study materials early really helps.
Tools like Notion (for planning), Quizlet (for flashcards), and Google Drive (for storage) were game-changers.
I also recently started using a slide-sharing helper tool: https://downloderslides.com/, that lets you easily save and study presentations offline — super handy when professors share decks on platforms like SlideShare. It saves time and keeps everything in one place.
The main thing is to find a system that fits your routine and stay consistent with it. Good luck with college — you’ll do great!
Tools like Notion (for planning), Quizlet (for flashcards), and Google Drive (for storage) were game-changers.
I also recently started using a slide-sharing helper tool: https://downloderslides.com/, that lets you easily save and study presentations offline — super handy when professors share decks on platforms like SlideShare. It saves time and keeps everything in one place.
The main thing is to find a system that fits your routine and stay consistent with it. Good luck with college — you’ll do great!
Collette Adolph MSc
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Hi Mariah,
Congrats on getting this far in your studies! There are lots of tools to help you now. You can go the traditional route with index cards, or try study apps that tech offers today. No matter which you choose, focus on what you find tricky. We often review the easy stuff because it's simple to remember, but it's better to tackle the hard parts. Highlight where you need the most help and dive into those areas.
Remember, balance is key! Make a study schedule and try to stick to it. Don't forget to take breaks, too. Studying for 12 hours straight won't help much if you can't remember what you learned. As you build good study habits, you'll figure out what tools work best for you.
Happy studying!
Congrats on getting this far in your studies! There are lots of tools to help you now. You can go the traditional route with index cards, or try study apps that tech offers today. No matter which you choose, focus on what you find tricky. We often review the easy stuff because it's simple to remember, but it's better to tackle the hard parts. Highlight where you need the most help and dive into those areas.
Remember, balance is key! Make a study schedule and try to stick to it. Don't forget to take breaks, too. Studying for 12 hours straight won't help much if you can't remember what you learned. As you build good study habits, you'll figure out what tools work best for you.
Happy studying!