You may think that school is largely irrelevant once you've passed your classes and got your degree. This article shows 10 ways in which how you learn is just as important as what you learn.
The resources on this page, the UAB website and BlazerNET, can help you succeed both during your time at UAB and after you've graduated.
Here we have links to articles on a variety of topics, written expressly with UAB students in mind, spanning both academic skills and life skills. These topics include how to take notes, memory techniques, how to prepare for tests, specific test strategies for multiple choice/essay/short answer, and more.
Academic skills
Note-taking | Reading strategies | Taking tests | Other skills for class
Note-taking
General ideas
Note-taking systems
The advantages and disadvantages of different note-taking styles
Common abbreviations and shorthand
Tips for the digital age
Reviewing your notes
Reading strategies
Reading textbooks
Reading literature
Making notes while reading
Reading tips
Other resources
Taking tests
Preparation
During the test
Specific test strategies
A short essay checklist
Test anxiety before the test
Test anxiety during the test
Preparing for final exams
Other skills for class
How to pay attention in class
The importance of attending class
Reasons given for not attending class
Why should I go to class when I can study at home?
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Life skills
Time management | Memory | Setting goals | Other resources
Time management
The problem of procrastination
Time management basics
Creating a schedule
Time management calculator
Some tips
Weekly planner template
Electronic vs paper organizers
Assignment checklist (PDF)
Memory
20 memory techniques
Some easy memory skills
Advanced memory techniques
Setting goals
About goal-setting
Making your plan
Making your goals achieveable
Tips for setting goals
Other resources
Other resources
Learning styles
Choosing a laptop
GPA calculator
Personal safety
Finances for students
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