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College Life: Graduate confident & prepared
How to Study History
What skills do you need to succeed when you're studying history in college? Here, 8 practical tips from history professors and students.
25 Facts About Coffee College Students Should Know
Take a break from your final exams to brush up on a truly important subject: your brew. Allow us to drop some knowledge.
4 College Housing Dilemmas, and How to Deal
In the midst of planning where (and with whom) to live next year, you could find yourself in some sticky situations. Here’s how to handle them.
The 15-Minute Dorm Room Workout
Even if you're living in a tiny space, you can get in a good workout without going outside. Here, 7 moves you can do in your dorm room.
What You Can Do with an Electrical Engineering Major?
What can you do with a degree in electrical engineering? Artist and creative technologist Osman Koç shares his journey and lessons he's learned.
13 Life Hacks for Finals Week
Here, hints and hacks, tips and tech to help you approach cram-and-exams with clearer focus, better sleep, more confidence, and less hair-pulling panic.
Not Taking Practice Tests? Here’s Why You Should
Research shows this often-overlooked study method can help turn passively absorbed information into true understanding. Here's why it works.
When to Break Up with Your Study Group
It's not you; it's them. Here, 5 ways to know whether your study group's shortcomings might actually be holding you back, and what to do about it.
How to Get More Vitamin C in Your Diet
Worried about staying healthy during this semester's cold months? Vitamin C in your diet can help. Find out which food has the most (Hint: it's not orange).
5 Interview Questions You Should Always Ask
Your interview isn't just an opportunity to tell a company about yourself; it's also your chance to learn why (or why not) you'd like to work there.
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird Infographic
Remember Harper Lee's life and work by revisiting her most influential novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, in this in-depth infographic.
5 Unexpected Study Spaces to Help You Focus
Ready for a change of scene? Consider these five unconventional study locations. You'll be surprised at how a new space can help you focus!
Dealing with Impostor Syndrome in College
Do you feel like your successes are undeserved, that you just got lucky? And that everyone will figure this out? Here’s how to beat back the insecurity.
Managing Anxiety in College: 3 Situations, 3 Game Plans
If you live with anxiety, even raising your hand in class can make your heart pound. Here are some practical steps you can take to manage your fears.
Alternative Spring Break Trips for College Students
Use your spring break to recharge and find balance: 5 affordable US destinations, perfect for students who love nature, culture, history, and more.
Take a Professional Photo at Home: 4 Simple Tips
Whether you’re aiming for a great internship or your dream job, you need a polished profile — including a great photo. Here, practical photo tips to help.
10 Powerful Maya Angelou Quotes to Inspire You
In honor of the legacy she left behind, we share with you 10 of the most inspiring quotes from Maya Angelou herself.
An Alternative Spring Break Experience: Volunteering
Looking for an alternative to the party scene for your spring break adventures? Check out these volunteering opportunities for college students.
Why Is Black History Month Celebrated in February?
Here's why Black History Month is celebrated in February — plus an inspirational look at influential literary works by Toni Morrison, Malcom X, and more.
Student Voices: By students, for students
5 (Free!) Monday Mood-Boosters You Haven’t Tried
Here’s a dawn-to-dusk plan of activities on or near campus that can help you (maybe) enjoy Mondays more and start your week right.
Wake up Your Quarter! Take ECM 1: Design of Coffee
A class about coffee may sound like fun, till you hear it includes engineering labs! Here's the scoop on why all majors take (and love) this iconic class.
College Food Prep on the Cheap: 6 Delicious Ideas
Make-ahead meals are just the thing to keep busy college students well fed. Here's a beginner's guide on what to buy and how to make it.
How to Earn Money in Your Spare Time at Cal (Without Getting a Job)
Here are 9 interesting ways to earn money in your spare time as a busy UC Berkeley student — without the drag of a steady job.
An Aggie Guide to UC Davis Picnic Day 2018
You're in for a treat at this annual Davis celebration! Here are tips on parking, events, family fun, and shows. (Share this blog with visitors, too!)
Best Ways for Gauchos to Give Back to SB
Looking for a way share your time and talents with lovely Santa Barbara? These volunteer opportunities are fun, engaging, and great to add to the resume.
Apartment Hacks to Get Your Security Deposit Back
Landlords are looking to see that you've left your apartment the way you found it on move-in day. Here's help for showing them you deserve your money back.
Best Microwave Cooking Hacks for Hungry Berkeley Students
Sick of nuking that cup of noodles? We are too. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of microwavable cooking hacks for hungry Berkeley students.
You Know You’ve Figured out UCSB When …
Test your SB IQ: How to spot the best sunsets, perfect a killer study routine, satisfy your sweet tooth — things you know if you’ve truly mastered UCSB.
5 Splurge-Worthy Items for Your Apartment
If you’re ready for retail therapy, you want your money to be well spent. These items made the grade, according to an informal survey of UC Davis students.
7 Breathtaking Hikes for Soaking up the Springtime Sun
Take advantage of the Davis weather to enjoy some time outdoors! We'll make it easy to get started with these 7 options, rated by distance and difficulty.
6 Things to Do at the Rec Center Besides Lift
Not a fitness fan? There's plenty to do at the Rec Cen to feed your soul, ease your stress, expand your mind, and channel your inner artist. Check it out!
Berkeley Brunch: 5 Delicious Spots You’ll Love to Check Out
When the weekend hits, the brunch cravings begin! If you’re not sure just where to go, check out this list of the best brunch spots in Berkeley.
13 Bargains and Freebies Near Berkeley: Eats, Entertainment, and More
Save some cash when you see hit films, fill your belly, explore the arts, and boost your grade or resume. In most cases, you won’t even have to leave...
Unique (and Cheap) Spring Break Day Trips Near UCSB
Forget Cabo and enjoy all that sunny SoCal has to offer! See sights, stars, seals, 4-D sims, and more, without breaking the bank during your spring break.
Break a Sweat: 5 Cheap and Effective Indoor Workouts
Save yourself a trip to the gym! These creative ways to work out indoors are guaranteed to get your muscles working. As college students, we’re constantly...
Be Prepared: 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid Before a Career Fair
Career fairs are a great way to jump-start your career and make lasting connections. Calm your nerves before the big day with these tips on how to prepare.
UC Davis Study Playlist: 7 Inspired Indie Songs to Soothe Winter-Quarter Blues
Don't let the gray skies fog your brain and dim your motivation! Here are some songs to give Aggies like you a mood boost during the rainy season.
UC Davis Housing: Find a Home That Suits Your Needs
Looking for next year’s housing? Don’t be intimidated by the Davis housing market — use this guide to steer your way through the house-hunting process.
5 Inexpensive Ways to Create a Cozier Dorm Room
A cozy dorm room can be achieved without overspending on decorations. Here are 5 ways under $20 to create a space that feels a little more like home.
The Faculty Club: Celebrating Innovations in Higher Ed
Help Computer Students Communicate in Human-Speak
Her students can write code—but can they express themselves clearly and confidently? How one IT professor's assignment turns programmers into communicators.
Enhance Performance Artistry with a YouTube Dance Exercise
Students of modern dance make the leap from basic technique to true artistry by performing modified solos (variations) from a classical ballet.
Inspire High-Level Thinking with a Game Show Approach
Inspired by Jeopardy!, Professor Maria Trujillo uses an end-of-semester game to inspire grad students to ask (and answer) some compelling global questions.
Bring Economic Concepts to Life with Sitcoms
Facing an audience of nearly 300 freshmen, Jadrian Wooten, PhD, offers microeconomics students a look at complex theory through the lens of popular TV shows.
Engage Distant Learners with Slides That Sizzle
Economics lecturer Audra Sherwood knows that time is money for distance learners. Here's how she adjusted her course format to speak to their unique needs.
Ignite Curiosity with a “Movie Trailer” on Day One
At the semester's start, Professor Ambrosio models his lesson after a movie trailer, building excitement for an often dry subject: tax accounting.
Unite Thousands of Online Learners with a Selfie Game
Professor Boyer's photo-based treasure hunt takes geography students outside to raise awareness their university home, each other, and the outside world.
“Chemical” Is Not a Dirty Word
What does an organic chemistry professor do when his kids hate chemicals? Dr. Garg's colorful solution shows them a new way to look at the world.
Help Study Groups Bond with Music Videos
Professor Garg breaks down barriers of competitiveness in his 350-seat organic chemistry class, using a musical extra-credit project.
Engage Nonmajors with an ePortfolio
Find out how this University of Virginia lecturer helps beginning Spanish students build vocabulary and confidence — even if they're not majors.
Podium: What's New from Course Hero
Solving EdTech Problems with Machine Learning
Course Hero's machine learning team is working to provide college students with better access to study resources. Here, 3 issues we're tackling today.
6 Takeaways from SXSW EDU 2018
Over four days last week, Course Hero's 2018 SXSW EDU attendees were inundated with inspiring ideas. Here, a few takeaways we can't stop talking about.
Fellowship Announcement: Supporting Great University Teaching
Woodrow Wilson Foundation has partnered with Course Hero to offer $40,000 fellowships to tenure-track educators who demonstrate teaching excellence.
Advice for Your First Engineering Job at a Startup
You landed the big job — congratulations! Get insights and practical tips about what to expect from an experienced mentor and coach (and fellow engineer).
Apply for Our $1,000–$10,000 College Scholarships
Wondering how to find a college scholarship? We give 'em away every month! Here's how to apply for a $1,000 - $10,000 Course Hero scholarship.
Send Your Favorite Professor to SXSW EDU
Celebrate the professors whose lessons make all the difference — and help them get a free badge to SXSW Edu 2018, the education event of the year.
Life at Course Hero: Rachel Tobac, UX Researcher
Students worrying about choosing a major: take heart from Rachel's story. She landed far from her initial major, and feels she’s right where she belongs.
October 2017 Course Hero Scholarship Winner
Find out why the October 2017 Course Hero Scholarship winner loves books so much -- and how you, too, can apply for a scholarship to pay for college.
Expectations vs. Realities: Here’s What College Is Really Like
Do high school students really know what’s ahead when they go to college? Our new research shows what they get right — and what may surprise them.
How Course Hero Outwitted the iPhone X Notch
At Course Hero we pride ourselves on facilitating the learning experience — including our own. Here, the plan that helped meet iPhone X challenges.