by Ruth Bomar | Jan 30, 2014 | Blog
Stress can detract from effective comprehension and sabotage memory. Today’s video blog on My Journey to my PhD, I look at the role of organization in stress management. Watch me video and study like a pro. Click on this title: Stress in studying.
by Ruth Bomar | Jan 27, 2014 | Blog, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro
As a doctoral student, I am a professional student. I study “ad nauseum.” That is whenever someone texts me and asks me what I’m doing the answer is usually “Studying.” So here I am making a video blog about how I study. I hope you can...
by Ruth Bomar | Jan 9, 2014 | Blog
This is a note I received in December. It warmed my heart to see my student reach her goal. Graduation is the goal of every college student. But how do you get from freshman orientation to your mortar board and tassel? I’ll tell you. Set goals. ...
by Ruth Bomar | Dec 10, 2013 | Blog
Studying for finals requires stamina. Here are some steps to follow to increase your mental stamina. Make the decision that you will study. Don’t think about anything else but your topic for studying. If your mind starts to wander, study standing up. Study doing...
by Ruth Bomar | Dec 10, 2013 | Blog
Studying for finals is more than just reading and re-reading your notes. Try these suggestions to engage with your information and become an active learner. Stop and ask yourself what did I just read? Talk aloud to yourself. Paraphrase the information in your own...
by Ruth Bomar | Dec 9, 2013 | Blog
How do you show off all you’ve learned during the semester? Here some step by step advice. Revisit the syllabus. Read the course objectives. This is what your professor wanted you to know by the end of the semester. That’s now. So ask yourself do you...
