Prep for Next Semester Without Opening a Single Book
Even after you click submit on that last exam, you're still a UL Lafayette online student. So why not use the time between terms to build your student skills?
Building these skills may leave more time for work outside school. It can also help you take more classes and finish your degree sooner than you planned.
Our Online Student Support team shares these key study skills for online students.
Study and Test Taking Skills
If you have been out of class for a while, you may have lost some practice with reviewing and remembering facts.
Review your study habits so you are ready for exams and feel more confident during tests.
- Habits of Successful Students
- The Forgetting Curve
- Multiple Choice Tests
- Open Book Tests
- Test Taking Tips
Reading Speed and Comprehension
If you want to read faster and keep more of what you read, try exercises that build reading speed and understanding.
- 300% Faster in 20 Minutes
- Increase Reading Speed & Comprehension
- Speed Reading - Absorb Info Quickly & Effectively
Writing Skills
Strong writing affects every part of your online learning, from emails with your professor and classmates to your final grades.
Building Relationships Online
Working with professors and other students online can be confusing for some. If you have had trouble connecting with instructors or classmates, it may be time to try other ways to reach out.
And don't forget: with a few exceptions, the University is open between terms. You can contact Career Services for help with your LinkedIn profile, resume, internships, job leads, interview skills, and more. They can be reached 337-482-1444 or career@louisiana.edu.
It's also a good time to use academic advising for online students. Check in with your advisor to update your degree plan and review the syllabi for next term's courses.
Looking for more tips? Take advantage of these online student resources.
Looking for more tips? Take advantage of these student resources.
