Academic Success
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When you don’t have time, as most people are always struggling to meet school and work deadlines, you can maximize your time by increasing your focus. And mental breaks can help you do this. Most of us are working all day long, and then come home to accomplish a friendly load of school work. Finding…
Reading comprehension can be a challenging feat. Sometimes we read and re-read the same line or paragraph and still don’t understand it. However, using a tried and true method for increasing reading comprehension can improve your retention of the material — which means you’re more likely to recall the information during your next exam. “Reading…
I wake up at 4:30 in the morning. That early, the moon shines full and bright and reflects off the frozen lake, providing enough light to hold back the inky black parts of the night that try to smother you when your head is turned. The morning isn’t cold. It passed cold two months ago…
If you’re anything like me, life does not schedule its curveballs, nor does it favor flexibility and balance over chaos and overloading. Alas! All is not lost. You knew taking online courses wouldn’t be easy, however, you also knew it would be rewarding, and entirely worth it! The summer is coming to a close and…
I just did something I’ve wanted to do since I started my education at Penn State University. I submitted my intent to graduate! Check out my August video blog to learn why this is important for graduation, and how you can do it. You can also visit this webpage for instructions: Applying for Graduation.
Do you struggle with test anxiety? Knowing the symptoms and learning to cope with it can benefit your test taking skills and the anxiety associated with it. Learn more about tackling test anxiety in a recent PawCast episode and by watching the video below.
Stay organized is a priority for many World Campus students. Calendars quickly fill up, time disappears, and life keeps moving, making it difficult for students to stay organized. Between work, school, family, and other responsibilities, it is important to know what needs to be done, what is due, and where to be. We asked World…
If you’re anything like me, you too have had a trying year, academically and personally. It would seem that there is never a “good” time for an adult learner to “go back to school.” However, once you have taken that leap, that first step to a better future, the race is on. Some of us…
With the new semester right around the corner, now is the time to begin getting prepared. From completing registration to arranging a proctor, check out a few tips World Campus staff members had to share to make sure you’re ready. Know how Summer Student Aid Works As summer tuition bills come due, remember that student…