tag: Online Student Success
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6 Prioritization Techniques for When Everything Seems Important
Being an online student gives you flexibility and convenience to pursue the education, career, and life you want. However, many online students juggle numerous responsibilities all at once, potentially struggling to balance massively overwhelming to-do lists. Being great at prioritizing all competing commitments is an essential skill that can help to alleviate some of the pressure.
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8 “Netiquette” Tips for Networking Online
When you're doing most of your learning and networking online, strong digital social skills are a must. Internet etiquette, or "netiquette," is all about interacting with others in a positive way.
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Struggling with Online Learning? 5 Tips to Help Right the Course
A year into the pandemic, most colleges and universities are continuing to offer classes either fully or partially online for the spring 2021 semester. While many students have been able to adapt to online learning without much trouble, many others are struggling to find their groove in a remote learning environment.
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Wellness Tips for Online Students in the Age of COVID
On the surface, one might be tempted to minimize the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on students in online degree or certificate programs. “At least you’re already used to taking courses online.” While that may be true, the pandemic has affected online students in significant ways and has amplified the unique challenges they face even in “normal” times.
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Building a Professional Network as an Online Student: 3 Ways to Get Started
Having a robust “Rolodex” of professional connections by the time you graduate should be one of your top priorities as a college student. Because while it sounds trite, it’s true that progressing in your career isn’t as much about what you know, but who you know. Need proof?
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4 Sources for Conducting Academic Research in the Digital Age
Long gone are the days of being limited to your college’s library for academic research. With the internet came new ways of searching scholarly acceptable sources—from peer-reviewed articles in online academic journals to eBooks and research databases. Even social media platforms, at one time widely shunned by professors, have become useful research sources.
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How to Stay Healthy While Attending College Online
Here are three risks online students face when it comes to staying healthy and what you can do to help avoid them.
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How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss and Keep Learning All Summer Long
The sun is shining, many students are off (perhaps your own kids included!), and you’ve worked hard this year – there’s a number of reasons why making time to maintain learning momentum in the summer can be difficult. However, keeping your mind sharp and continuing your education has also never been more important than right now. Here’s how you can prevent summer learning loss – and instead opt for summer learning gain – as you continue to march toward your degree.
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4 Ways Online Students Can Make the Most of the Summer
Summers as an online student offer a unique question – is it best to stay the course and take summer classes or spend a few months pursuing another learning experience? Whether you decide to re-up on your coursework and drive forward toward graduation, or stretch your mind and take on something new, here are a few ways you can spend your summer as an online student.
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How to Ace Your Post-Graduation Job Interview
You’ve spent so much time preparing for this moment, and with your diploma in hand, you’re ready to take your first post-grad steps. First stop? The job-application process. As you apply to more and more jobs, you’ll start hearing back from those who want to interview you. Here are some tips for acing your first post-graduate job interview, so you can saddle up for the next step – starting your career.
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6 Steps to Building Your Personal Brand
When it comes to building your personal brand, there’s only one person for the job – you. Here are all the tips you need to keep in mind as you establish your digital presence and build your personal brand from the ground up.
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How to Get Your First Job as A Graduating Online Student
As an online student, you can’t just sign up to interview with all those employers making the rounds on at graduation time. Or easily find out about internships posted at the Student Union or around classrooms. Still, there are plenty of tools you can use to land a great first job and start growing your career.
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Creating a Resume That Works Harder
No one loves writing resumes. But even in a world full of online application processes, the resume is still an important first step to getting just about any job. Here are 10 tips for creating a resume that will help you make it to the next round.
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Be the Master of Your Career
You may think that getting a job is hard enough... that you’re lucky to be earning a paycheck… that with so many candidates out there – you should be grateful if you’re chosen, right? Think again. You have the power to take control of your career. It will take thought, planning, and execution – but since work is approximately one third of your life, why not make the most of it?
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Social Media: Online Student’s Friend or Foe?
When you’re an online student, much of your learning happens over the Internet. This puts you one click away from serious procrastination apps like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. But, you can also use the power of social media for good when it comes to online learning. Here’s how.
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School, Family, Work: How to Do It All – and Succeed
Just because getting your degree online is more flexible, doesn’t mean it’s easier. In fact, balancing work, family, and school can be seriously challenging.
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At UTEP Connect, Student Support is An Email Away
Family. Work. Distractions. People getting online degrees face plenty of unique challenges – accessing various student support resources shouldn’t be added to that list. So UTEP Connect has made getting the help you need just as easy as if you could walk across campus – actually, easier.
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Getting an “A” in Work-Life-Family-Education Balance
Isn’t it nice to get home from work and, after helping kids with homework, cleaning up after dinner, going over the bills, changing that light bulb… finally sitting down and relaxing? Well, now that you’ve decided to advance or change careers with an online degree, you’re going to have to juggle another obligation: studying. Sound daunting? It won’t be, if you do it right. Here are 5 tips to get you started.
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The best music for studying when you need motivation and concentration
Music has been scientifically proven to provide help when you’re trying to focus, but what’s the best music for studying? Take a look at some of these tips to learn how to compile the best study playlist for your style and personality.
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How to pencil in your school and work obligations
A normal day for a student who also works is anything but ordinary. Fitting everything in takes strategic planning and some sacrifice. But although striking the right balance of time for work, school and family can be a challenge, it’s doable—particularly with a strong schedule. Use this template as inspiration to create a school and work schedule that fits your life.
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The college checklist every online education student needs
You've been accepted into college, and classes don't begin for a little while yet. Time to relax? Not so fast. There’s still some preparation you can do to ensure you’re successful this school year. Follow this college checklist to get yourself off to the right start this semester.
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Keep calm and resolve your study problems
The new year is just around the corner, and resolutions abound. Rather than going with the same old New Year’s resolutions, why not learn how to improve your study habits? Take a look at the following problems and resolutions for ideas to help yourself become a better student in the new year.
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Save time and sanity with these 8 Google Docs hacks
Google Docs is a great resource for typing notes, writing papers and keeping class material organized, but are you using it to its full capacity? These eight Google Docs hacks can help make formatting, typing and organizing easier throughout the school year.
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Stress less and learn more: A guide to studying when you have kids
Looking forward to the holidays but worried about the effect they will have on your studying? You aren’t alone. When you’re a student and a parent, balancing the joy of having your family near with the need to study can be a challenge, but finding creative ways to sneak in school time while embracing the season will help make the holidays productive and memorable this year. Use this guide to help you create a study schedule that strikes the perfect balance.
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How to create a cozy corner for successful study sessions
Winter is here, so it’s time to bundle up in your warmest sweater and relax with a cup of hot chocolate. Yes, you can enjoy all of this as an online student, too! Learn how to create a cozy DIY study space where you can embrace that winter feeling and still ace your classes.
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Find the perfect study method for your personality
Trying out different study methods is essential, but that process often means lots of wasted time. Rather using trial and error, why not evaluate your personality to unlock the information you need to study more effectively? Let your personality guide you toward finding the perfect study method for you.
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Countdown to Christmas: 13 creative ways to make studying fun during the holidays
With the sound of carols in the air and events planned for nearly every day of the week, the holidays can be a hard time to stay focused on school. These 13 creative ways to study will help you stay on top of your courses without sacrificing time with the ones you love.
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4 memory techniques for successful study sessions
With not long until finals, now is the perfect time to start enacting some effective memory techniques during your study sessions. Instead of wasting weeks in the library, study smarter and harder with these four memory techniques backed by science.
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How to ace your online class discussions
Students have different approaches to discussions in the physical classroom, and the same is true for the online classroom. With that in mind, here are 12 tips for making the most of online class discussions.
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10 rules of netiquette for students
Effective communication is key to success in online education, and that’s where the term “netiquette” comes in. Netiquette, which is a portmanteau of “net” and “etiquette,” refers to using courtesy and politeness when communicating with others online.
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3 little-known ways the UTEP writing center can help improve your grades
Can you keep a secret? Some of your peers who get consistently high marks for their writing aren’t better writers than you. They simply write smarter by utilizing the UTEP University Writing Center (UWC)! If you thought our college writing center only proofreads papers, you’re missing out on a terrific opportunity to learn new skills, write better papers and create appealing resumes. Here’s the secret, and you can tell everybody. Or not.
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Resources available to online students
First-time online students are sometimes uneasy about their virtual classroom choice. Their biggest concern often relates to whether they’ll have the same learning opportunities and resources as traditional students. The answer is: absolutely! When you enroll in a certificate or degree program at a college that specializes in online education, you’ll discover a wealth of opportunities for study, work reviews, student interaction and more. Designing a good study corner can help make that happen. It should contain everything you need to study effectively, while minimizing distractions as much as possible. Here are four great study corners that will help you achieve your goals as a student.
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7 ways to derail your school success
Undertaking an online degree program requires the self-awareness and discipline to complete course requirements outside of the typical educational setting. Being aware of the pitfalls outlined below will help you course-correct if the pursuit of your online degree begins to feel difficult. Designing a good study corner can help make that happen. It should contain everything you need to study effectively, while minimizing distractions as much as possible. Here are four great study corners that will help you achieve your goals as a student.
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5 pitfalls to avoid when using your smartphone for school
Despite the advantages of smartphone usage, it’s long been assumed that smartphones are more of a distraction than a learning tool. A study on the impact of mobile phone usage in a simulated college classroom revealed that students who did not use their smartphones took more detailed notes and were able to better recall information than those who used smartphones. Ultimately, the non-smartphone users scored an average of more than one letter grade higher than the smartphone users.
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Married with children, a career and a master's: How to earn your graduate degree while juggling family and work
"We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own to-do list." These wise words were spoken by a wife, mother, law school graduate and former first lady of the United States named Michelle Obama. If anyone understands the challenges of attempting to achieve personal goals while focusing on family and career, it's her. A resume and track record like Michelle Obama's should not be taken lightly—and neither should her words. With that in mind, here are some online learning tips to help you move up your own to-do list and find time to earn your graduate degree without forsaking your family or job.
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Paperless like a Pro: Success Strategies for Adult Learners Looking to Make the Most of Digital Options
As an adult learner going back to school, you’re sure to face new challenges. Chances are, you’ll be balancing several priorities — such as work, home, and family — while pursuing your education. Online classes can be a blessing, offering flexibility and convenience to students juggling work schedules and other priorities.
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4 amazing study corners you'll want to copy right now
There are all kinds of challenges associated with continuing your education while juggling other responsibilities such as work, family and friends. While online classes make it easier to earn your degree around your busy schedule, getting coursework done and staying on track requires focus and dedication.
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FAQ: Can I make friends and connections in my online classes?
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. At least that’s what a lot of college graduates would have you believe. The connections made during schooling can help catapult your career, but what if you pursue an online degree? Can you still foster those connections that help in your future career? Will you still bond with fellow students and open your social circle?
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Is it better to study at night or in the morning?
The biggest advantage of online degree programs is that your classes and study time are largely based on your schedule, not the university’s. That makes online education more inclusive for those of us who work and have active families. In a recent survey, UTEP Connect professors were asked to define the habits of successful students. In addition to having an active online presence, our professor noted that creating a good work and study environment is important. But when is the best time for you to study – at day’s end or day’s beginning? What do professionals advise?
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Time management basics
Using your time efficiently can be the difference between succeeding and struggling in your online college classes. The following time management tips will help ensure you're using your time as wisely as possible
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7 Ways to Get Organized for Online Class Success
The flexibility of studying online frees you from the constraints of a physical classroom and allows you to schedule study time around work and family commitments. But all this convenience and flexibility leaves you with too many options for when, where and how to study.
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Use Pinterest to boost your study habits!
Think your Pinterest boards are just for DIY projects and planning your dream wedding? An increasing number of people are now using Pinterest for more than just following this season’s top styles—they’re also using it to organize their study and research materials.
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Organize like a pro
Last month, we asked UTEP Connect professors to share the strategies of their most successful students. We received so many responses that we decided to share more of their insights in a second post! Read on for even more of the inside scoop from the people grading your papers.
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4 ways to differentiate a good source from a bad source
Research papers are a large part of many college courses, and the quality of your paper will only be as good as your research. The internet makes research on almost any topic more convenient and accessible than in the past, but it also presents some challenges. With all the information that’s online, how do you know if you’re using a reliable source?
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Tips for online learning success
Success in online education isn't just about showing up—it takes hard work, patience and organization. We spoke to 4 professors about their tips for success in online classes.
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Organization 101
Staying organized is important for any college student, but perhaps especially so if you're taking online classes. Since you may not have face-to-face contact with your professor and other students, you'll have to keep yourself on track. These organizational tips for online learning will help make sure you stay on top of everything and successfully balance your work, family and online classes.
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Making friends in online classes
You may have enrolled in an online program for the scheduling flexibility. Perhaps you appreciate the increased autonomy of many online classes, or maybe you live far from campus and a web-based program was your best educational option. Regardless of your reason for taking online courses, you will never be an island.
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5 tips to beat the winter blues
Having to come back to school after winter break can be a tough pill to swallow, and if you're having a hard time staying motivated through the long, cold, winter months, you're not alone. The following are handy study tips for online courses—though they're good for traditional classes too—that are sure to get you through the winter blues.
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4 ways to thrive in your online classes
Online learning classes are becoming an increasingly popular way to complete your degree or earn a new one. About 5.8 million students – more than 1 in 4 – now take at least one course online, according to an annual study conducted by Babson Survey Research Group.
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7 Ways to Avoid A Thanksgiving Break Study Slump
It’s almost time for Thanksgiving break, and for many students, whether online or traditional, staying on top of their assignments and not getting derailed right before final exams is a challenge. With the right mindset and support network, however, everything is possible
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