Category: Academics

5 Steps to Become a Better Note-Taker
Raeann Lopez — December 03, 2021
Note-taking plays a vital part in a student’s academic success. Actively taking notes during class can improve focus and understanding of main...
Eight Ways to Reduce Test Anxiety as an Online Student
Raeann Lopez — December 03, 2021
Do tests stress you out, or have you ever panicked during one? Rest assured, you are not alone. About 35-40% of students experience some degree of...
Beyond a Humanities Degree
Leveraging Internships in the Job Search
Chayila Kleist — April 12, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the job market to slow down. According to the The Wall Street Journal, students set to graduate this spring are...
Working Smarter Not Harder
Navigating College Level Material With a Learning Disability
Corinna Magness — March 09, 2021
For those like me who have dyslexia or another learning disability, it can take twice as long to complete a reading assignment or write a research...
How to Connect with Faculty During Remote Learning
Miles Bocianski — January 22, 2021
Creating meaningful connections with your professors during remote learning can be challenging. Zoom fatigue may even discourage you from keeping...
Four Tips for Success in an Online Class
Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — May 13, 2020
The summer term for online students at Biola is now underway! As you prepare to begin your courses, take a look at these few tips for success. 1....
How to Make the Switch to Remote Learning
Carrie Stockton — March 19, 2020
For some students, learning in an online environment comes naturally or is at least familiar. But for others, the most experience is in an...
Should you Drop that Class?
The deadline to drop approaches, but consider these factors before acting.
Christian Leonard — March 02, 2020
With the March 15 deadline to withdraw from a class nearing, you may find yourself considering lightening your class load by cutting a course or...
Five Questions to Help Build a Mentoring Relationship with Your Professor
Registration season might be over, but there are still ways to build relationships with your faculty.
Christian Leonard — November 21, 2019
While many students are accustomed to having advising meetings and office hours with their professors, faculty are available to discuss topics...
Tips on Managing Group Projects for Online Students
Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — November 06, 2019
How do you feel when thinking about past group projects? While experiences vary – whether positive or negative – group projects are part of many...
Going Back to School as a Parent
Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — September 05, 2019
Tips for balancing parenting and schoolwork.
Summer Course Success
Carly Horchler — March 27, 2019
Summer courses provide a great opportunity to catch up on credits or get ahead for the fall, and Biola is offering many summer courses online. Check out this blog for five tips on how to make the most out of your online summer courses.
Course Syllabi
The Roadmap to Success for Online Students
Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — March 07, 2019
Your course syllabus is your roadmap! Each course syllabus contains valuable information that can contribute greatly to your success in each course...
Three Healthy Habits for Scheduling Courses
Kiyana Sagarang — February 26, 2019
It can be challenging to balance a full schedule and juggle the many responsibilities that come with being a student. Check out this post for three helpful and healthful tips for registering for classes.
Curating Your Study Space
Cristal Carrillo Vazquez — February 21, 2019
While it is tempting to snuggle on your sofa or in bed to study, research shows that this can have a negative impact on your work. A designated, carefully designed space can help you separate your work and home.
Three Reading Tips for Online Students
Dakota McMahand — September 25, 2018
A large portion of college coursework revolves around completing reading assignments, and grades may be based on demonstrating knowledge of the...
Changing your Major Could Change your Life
Susan Lim — February 02, 2018
Susan Lim is an assistant professor in the Department of History & Political Science at Biola University. Here is her story of discovering and...
Resource Review: APA Style Central
Daniel Blaze — November 01, 2017
The Accessible, Practical, Applicable Work Engine Working for You. APA Style Central Website Review
Six Tips to Help You Reach Your Academic Goals
Eyvette Min — October 05, 2017
It’s hard to believe that we’re already starting the sixth week of this semester! Here are a few tips to ensure that you’re staying on the path towards reaching your academic goals.
Building Confidence
Louie Chong — September 19, 2017
When you can't even...
Success is Not Accidental
Louie Chong — August 28, 2017
People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan...
Master Multiple Choice Tests
Louie Chong — July 24, 2017
Why you shouldn't always choose "C"
A New Perspective on Homework
Louie Chong — July 10, 2017
Remember why you started
Preview, Read and Recall
Louie Chong — June 20, 2017
Trouble reading textbooks? Try this method to improve reading efficiency
Managing Test Anxiety
Norlan Hernandez — June 09, 2017
You are not in the classroom and have many things competing for your time and attention.