I have always thought of myself as a decent student. While I was certainly never the girl with color-coded notes, assignment spreadsheets, or pre-planned study schedules, I knew how to work hard. I was intimately familiar with my own capabilities, and I knew that I could walk away with a grade that I was happy with if I applied enough effort when necessary. And for all intents and purposes, this system worked well … for high-school me.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Dec. 3
After months of late-night exam cramming and essay writing, the last week of classes is here. While saying goodbye to our favorite professors is bittersweet, we are all ready to leave behind the surface-level small talk with classmates and hurried walks to 9 a.m. classes, if only for a month.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of April 30
This summer, keep us in mind and do your own little TUTD activity—acknowledge the bad but continue to look for the good, every week.
Less Is More: The Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns
It’s a principle we can apply to anything, including studying. Just because it is an economics principle doesn’t mean it is exclusive to economics. Eventually, there comes a point where we lose focus—where there is nothing more we can possibly do.
Busy as a Bee
I’m sure you have heard the saying “busy as a bee.” But have you ever stopped to think about what it really means?
Harvard Startup Makes Tutoring Part of the Sharing Economy
Midterm season is upon us, but Quickhelp offers personalized in-person tutoring services for any subject on demand.
Orgo (Not) Made Simple: Learning About Ourselves By Studying The Sciences
Life, studying, and organic chemistry.
TU / TD: Goodbye, For Now
We just got here, but now we have to take a month break. Do not worry, though. We will be back.
The Ethics Of Adderall
Adderall posses great benefits, but is ultimately an unethical tool to study with.
Textbook Pricing Is Unfair For Students
The current system of textbook is unaffordable for many students, leaving them unprepared. Students and professors should take a stand against the industry’s pricing model.