No one enjoys dropping hundreds of dollars on brand new textbooks every semester. When you're a freshman just entering college, you assume that you need to own all the books on your list. After all, the professor wouldn't list them if they aren't going to use them, right? Wrong.
Typically, the subjects you want to create study groups for are the subjects you aren't entirely comfortable with. If you don't know very many people in your group, it can be awkward and embarrassing admitting how little you know about the potential test material.
For the most part, stick to common fonts. No one will respect a resume written in bubble-letters. This is not a middle school party invitation. This is a professional resume. On very rare occasions (creative industries), slightly unusual fonts may be acceptable. But be very careful about not crossing the line.
What you don't realize is that everyone else in your study group is having the same insecurities. No one is perfect, and if they are opting to study in a group there is a chance that they are uncomfortable with some of the study material as well. However, when efforts are combined you can prove just how much you do know by answering their questions, and them answering yours. Everyone gets something different out of a single lecture.
While there are a few exceptions to this rule, most of your books you won't need until a week or so into classes. If, on a rare occasion, you are assigned homework on the first day, there will be someone you can borrow the book from until you get your own copy.
Be careful about what contact information you give. If you are still using your juvenile, middle school e-mail, you might want to consider getting a new, more professional one. Being known as pinkunicornlover4evr will not lend much credibility to you professionally.
Many college campuses provide textbook rental services. If your school doesn't, there may be a nearby textbook store that will rent books to students. Check with them early as rentals tend to fly off the shelf. This is a GREAT way to save a ton of money on your required texts.
These days, it is becoming imperative to include a URL for your online profiles. Especially if you have a common name, employers might end up looking at the wrong LinkedIn profile if you don't provide the proper URL for them.
Study groups are only as effective as the people that make them up. If your classmates are a bunch of goof-offs, you might not get anything done. Instead, invite people that inspire you and motivate you to do better. If you don't know anyone in the class, choose the people that you can tell are paying attention, even if it means they are constantly asking questions.
Don't underestimate the value of your free time. If you have hobbies, experiences, volunteer opportunities, etc., that have built character, skills, or perspectives that may be useful to the company/job you are applying for, include them on your resume! Employers are interested in you as a whole person, not just a pencil pusher.
On College Campuses all over from Nampa to Miami, more and more students are beginning to realize the importance and effectiveness of working in study groups. Not only does it save lots of time, studies have shown that on average, students that study with at least one other person score higher test grades. Don't let your pride or your fear get in the way of getting the highest score possible for yourself.
Typically, the subjects you want to create study groups for are the subjects you aren't entirely comfortable with. If you don't know very many people in your group, it can be awkward and embarrassing admitting how little you know about the potential test material.
For the most part, stick to common fonts. No one will respect a resume written in bubble-letters. This is not a middle school party invitation. This is a professional resume. On very rare occasions (creative industries), slightly unusual fonts may be acceptable. But be very careful about not crossing the line.
What you don't realize is that everyone else in your study group is having the same insecurities. No one is perfect, and if they are opting to study in a group there is a chance that they are uncomfortable with some of the study material as well. However, when efforts are combined you can prove just how much you do know by answering their questions, and them answering yours. Everyone gets something different out of a single lecture.
While there are a few exceptions to this rule, most of your books you won't need until a week or so into classes. If, on a rare occasion, you are assigned homework on the first day, there will be someone you can borrow the book from until you get your own copy.
Be careful about what contact information you give. If you are still using your juvenile, middle school e-mail, you might want to consider getting a new, more professional one. Being known as pinkunicornlover4evr will not lend much credibility to you professionally.
Many college campuses provide textbook rental services. If your school doesn't, there may be a nearby textbook store that will rent books to students. Check with them early as rentals tend to fly off the shelf. This is a GREAT way to save a ton of money on your required texts.
These days, it is becoming imperative to include a URL for your online profiles. Especially if you have a common name, employers might end up looking at the wrong LinkedIn profile if you don't provide the proper URL for them.
Study groups are only as effective as the people that make them up. If your classmates are a bunch of goof-offs, you might not get anything done. Instead, invite people that inspire you and motivate you to do better. If you don't know anyone in the class, choose the people that you can tell are paying attention, even if it means they are constantly asking questions.
Don't underestimate the value of your free time. If you have hobbies, experiences, volunteer opportunities, etc., that have built character, skills, or perspectives that may be useful to the company/job you are applying for, include them on your resume! Employers are interested in you as a whole person, not just a pencil pusher.
On College Campuses all over from Nampa to Miami, more and more students are beginning to realize the importance and effectiveness of working in study groups. Not only does it save lots of time, studies have shown that on average, students that study with at least one other person score higher test grades. Don't let your pride or your fear get in the way of getting the highest score possible for yourself.
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