Are you reaching your full academic potential?

 

Many University of Michigan students mistakenly believe that the "A" students in their challenging courses receive top scores without seeking any assistance — that some combination of hard work, native intelligence, and luck enables them to ace their tests and assignments with complete independence. While this may be true for a few students, in reality, the most successful UM students are also the most resourceful. They talk to faculty and teaching assistants and their undergraduate advisors. They go to departmental help-rooms and course review sessions. They apply for peer or private tutors.   They join study groups.  They bring drafts of papers to the  Sweetland Writing Center, and they make use of the Language Resource Center, Math Lab,  Science Learning Center, the Comprehensive Studies Program, and the Peer Academic Advising Office.    They check in with the    LSA Academic Advising Office and faculty to make sure they are using all resources available to them.

 

There is no single "right" way to study.    If what worked for you in the past isn't working now, or if you seem to be putting in the time and not getting the results you think you should, talk with an academic advisor.   Just call (734) 764-0332 or come by 1255 Angell Hall to schedule an appointment.

 

Below you’ll find some links to academic resources at UM and other campuses.   We hope you find them helpful!

Assessment. Thought you understood all the material that would be covered on the test ... but struggled to answer many of the test questions? Sometimes, doing better is not a matter of studying harder. It's a matter of studying smarter. Here are some resources to help you assess your optimal learning style, the effectiveness of your current study habits and study environment [study environment analysis], as well as the reasonableness and specificity of your goals and motivation.

Managing Information. Resources for time management, improving memory and concentration, reading effectively and quickly, taking notes, writing papers, organizing data, preparing for and taking exams, and using the UM library effectively (ask us).

Getting Help. UM resources, how to get the most of office hours and study groups, and self-care.

Discipline-Specific Resources. Resources for learning specific subjects such as   foreign language  learning, math and science.

General Study Guides. From the University of St. Thomas, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Virginia Tech.