Campus Resources
Class Resources
Study Habits
Study Places
Online
100
The Academic Success Center can be found in this building in Old Richardson Court.
What is Hixson-Lied
100
A session taught by a TA outside of class to answer student’s questions and help study for exams.
What is Supplemental Instruction
100
When used effectively, these can act as a valuable resource for review for exams and improves listening and understanding of the topic.
What is note taking
100
The periodicals section in this building is the quietest place to study on campus.
What is the Library
100
This website can be used review and read reviews of Iowa State instructors.
What is ratemyprofessor.com
200
This resource is for those with academic challenges that need special accommodations.
What is Student Disability Services
200
Time specifically set aside for Professors to meet with student who need help.
What is office hours
200
A minimum of 8 hours of this is recommended for effective studying and test taking.
What is sleep
200
This room located in Friley is a great place to study and cuddle up by a fire place.
What is Terrace Room
200
This ISU online resource is great for finding scholarly articles, journals, and other texts.
What is the elibrary
300
Peer Mentors are leaders of these groups that are dedicated to specific majors.
What are Learning Communities
300
Online source used by Professors to post homework, discussions, study guides, etc.
What is Blackboard
300
Using one of these can organize your daily activities and improve time management.
What is a planner/schedule
300
When it’s nice outside, many people are found studying out on this lawn
What is central campus
300
This online tutoring service offered thousands of YouTube videos to help students in various subjects.
What is Khan Academy
400
A class focused on academic success and DoR staff members that have taught it in the past.
What is Psychology 131
400
Specific locations open during certain hours for assistance in a needed subject.
What are help rooms
400
Getting plenty of this will improve health, mood, and reduce stress.
What is exercise
400
There are many of these on campus and in Ames to study and get your caffeine fix.
What are coffee shops/ cafes
400
An online search engine that is commonly used to help with math problems but can also be used for other subjects.
What is Wolfram Alpha
500
A service used to observe physical reactions in order to optimize relaxation, focus, and coping abilities.
What is Biofeedback
500
People you can get together with to study for an upcoming exam or working on homework.
What are study groups
500
Taking these occasionally during studying, can help focus and improve effectiveness.
What are breaks
500
The goal of this location in the MU is to develop a sense of community but also acts as a great place to study.
What is the multi-cultural center
500
An online resource that can help you make flashcards, play games, and view flashcards made by other users.
What is Study Blue/ Quizzlet
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