Learning Skills

Alison, Electrical and Computer Engineering:
Something that I think is really important is trying to know yourself and what your strengths and weaknesses are when it comes to studying, and then finding people that are similar to you. Making sure that you’re studying with people that have the same habits, that either like quiet areas or don’t, or are the people that keep up with their work and do their homework or aren’t. Really surrounding yourself with people that are maybe not at the same level of their understanding, because you want to help each other out, but have that same dedication that you do. I think something that’s set me apart is just the people that I study with, the people that I’ve been able to find that we all help each other out and it’s made a big difference.

Toni, Business Administration:
I guess my biggest strength for me as a student is that I know my capabilities very well. I know a lot of people, they’ll see they have like a free hour here and they think that’ll be enough time to study for such quiz or such test. Like, I know exactly how much out of that hour I’ll actually be productive. Just from like, I guess from being a student for a while you just know what you’re capable of. So I know how to plan my days. Like if I see there’s a three hour gap here, people are like “oh yeah, I could do the entire four chapters of this thing”. I’m like “no, it’s probably like two and some questions” because you have to factor in, like, getting to the study room, talking to other people, getting food, all this other stuff. So knowing that and being prepared for it probably helps me a lot. And also just… I guess it’s not to procrastinate more. That used to be a huge issue for me, but now it’s like, I know it might be fun to listen to your music while you’re studying, but that’s gonna take you like three times as long. So like maybe not listen to that right now and just read this, and then go home and then I can listen to it then on the bus rider, once I’m at home. Just like focus on what you’re doing now and get it out of the way.

Oge, Chemical Engineering:
Yeah, I mean, getting involved in the school is important, because not only does that set you apart from other students, but it also looks great on your resume when you’re trying to look for a job. Just trying to get involved, even if it’s just intramural sports or being Set Rep or joining Peak Leadership or another club similar to that. That helps set you apart from other students and helps show employers that you can multitask, that you’re able to do well in school as well as do other activities at the same time. You know, everybody nowadays has an education and that’s not the only thing you need to get a job. You need to show that you can do more than just get an education. Because that’s… unfortunately that’s not the only thing you need. It’s very important, of course, but you need to do more if you want to be top of the line and get that job ahead of everybody else.