The Learning Den

Alexandra H.

Program Assistant

"Don't hesitate to ask for help! Try different methods such as finding a study group, going to professor and TA office hours, and tutoring at The Learning Den! When it's time for exams - try not to get stressed, as it does no good."

Alexandra M.

Neuroscience

"Just keep swimming..."

Ally

BME

"Use Google Calendar! Put all your important events in there - assignment due dates, meetings, etc - and it'll text you reminders before the deadline!"

Amadeus

Mathematics

"When you can't figure out how to simplify an equation, try to find a creative way to add 0 to it or multiply it by 1."

Amanda

Program Assistant, Physics

"'Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning'-Einstein"

Andrew

Mathematics, Neuroscience

"Every great student has some type of tutor. Luke had Obi Wan. Frodo had Gandalf. And Chuck Norris had me."

Angela

BME

"Get plenty of sleep and go to class, but not both at once."

Anisha C.

Neuroscience

"Don't fall behind, and pace yourself."

Anisha S.

Economics

"Go to lecture, sections, and extra reviews. If you don't understand a concept, try getting someone new to explain it, such as a TA, the Learning Den tutors, or friends!"

Anthony

Chemistry

Ben

Spanish

"Try and break down what is confusing you into manageable, understandable pieces and you will feel less overwhelmed."

Caroline

Chemistry

"You won't know what you're capable of unless you give even the toughest of things your best shot."

Catherine

Java

"Take it one test at a time, one problem at a time."

Courtney

Chem BE

"Make a study guide by writing down all the important information from the notes- it will help you to organize and remember it all."

David M.

Organic Chemistry

"Even the best fall down sometimes."

Du

Mathematics and Statistics

"We are all prisoners of the familiar and to practice on and on is the only way out!"

Emily

Program Assistant, Physics

"Try not to get frustrated if you don't understand everything right away. A lot of things take reinforcement and practice to really be understood."

Eric

Biology

"Break down difficult concepts into smaller, manageable parts, then look back later to identify how these pieces play a role in the bigger picture."

Jessica

French

"Listen to French radio online for a few minutes every day. Start with the news. You already know what's going on in the world, so that will help you to figure out what they're talking about. Don't get discouraged if it's hard in the beginning; your ear needs time to adjust!"

Jonathan H.

Mathematics

"Work through every problem, one step at a time, and understand each step. If you do that, you understand the problem. If you understand the problem, you understand the material. And that was your goal to begin with, wasn't it?"

Jonathan T.

Physics

"Learning is an adaptive process. If something is not working, make changes! Ask different people, make different notes, read different books, until you find something that works!"

Khurram

Economics

"Learn to love what you're learning! You'll remember the material better. Think about how studying the material is making you smarter--it'll motivate you to keep going!"

Kimmie

Public Health

"Form study groups with your friends, don't put off all the readings until the exam, and come to the Learning Den!"

Kutay

Chemistry

"What is called genius is the abundance of life and health."
-Henry David Thoreau

Laura

Economics

"Try to memorize as little as possible. Learn something back and forth so that you'll never forget."

Max

Mathematics

"I'll help you Learn-a-your-Algebra."

Michael

BME

"Ask questions, keep up, work hard and you're golden."

Natasha

Chem BE, Mathematics

"There is something inherently beautiful about studying processes in chemistry - they are so dynamic and intricate, governed by all the natural forces. As you learn, slowly dissect each process, it's like piecing together a grand puzzle."

Omar

Economics

"Review your notes after class the same day. You will be shocked how much easier it will be to go through the material when it comes down to study."

Patricia

Organic Chemistry

"You'll learn better if you live a balanced life."

Rachel K.

Mathematics

"As obvious as it sounds, always check your answers - it cuts down on silly mistakes as well as solidifying the material that you're covering."

Sara

Economics

"Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn, and you will."

Shannon

German

"Repeatedly reviewing your vocabulary in the short term will build stronger connections in the part of your brain that eventually consolidates memories for the long term."

Shu

Physics

"If you ever need any help, I am here right for you."

Tanziyah

BME

"My advice for difficult/dense material that you just can't bring yourself to focus on is to take short, periodic breaks. They give you something to look forward to as well as help you to reorganize your thoughts and refocus."

Tyler

Cell Biology

"Relax. Being stressed out makes everything that much harder."

Wallace

Chemistry

"Don't give up."

Wenchi

Chinese

"Don't be afraid to talk to your professors!"

Winston

Mathematics

"Don't just memorize."