Ask the professor: “Do you have any tips for reading academic journals that use unfamiliar words?”

Reading Time: 2 minutes Struggling to read an academic paper that’s full of jargon and difficult concepts? Use these tips to make your research go a little smoother.

Ask the professor: “I’m trying to figure out what the best study method is for me—how do I do that?”

Reading Time: 2 minutes Everybody learns differently, and different assignments require different methods. Find out your study strategy using this simple equation.

Ask the professor: “How important are academics to future careers?”

Reading Time: 2 minutes A professor discusses how what you learn in school goes well beyond just getting a job in your field.

Ask the professor: “How do I go about getting a recommendation letter?”

Reading Time: 3 minutes A good recommendation letter can be huge for landing a job or internship. Make sure you’re getting the best recommendation using these tips from a college professor.

Ask the professor: “How can I get better support at school? As a mature student, I feel ignored.”

Reading Time: 2 minutes Attending a standard university as a nontraditional student can feel isolating. Our expert offers tips on how to get support if you feel you’re not being seen or heard.

Ask the professor: “How do I know what the best way for me to learn is?”

Reading Time: 2 minutes Our academic advisor explains learning style models. Find out which one best fits your learning style.

Ask the professor: “Who can I talk to about an unfair professor?”

Reading Time: 2 minutes Have a professor who’s being unfair? Read this.

Ask the professor: “How can you stop feeling like a bad week means you’re talentless?”

Reading Time: 2 minutes When you’ve had a bad week (or month, or year), instead of going “there,” to that dark place we have all been in our lives, try these four simple steps to shift your perspective.

Ask the professor: “How do I manage my time in an online class?”

Reading Time: 2 minutes One expert reveals how to best manage your time when taking an online course.

Ask the professor: “How do you stay motivated through summer classes?”

Reading Time: 2 minutes With a little planning, you can beat those end-of-term, beginning-of-summer-class blues to keep going when the going gets tough. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated.

Ask the professor: “Any tips on managing anxiety when speaking in front of people?”

Reading Time: 2 minutes How can you transform from anxious orator to confident communicator? It takes some work, but here are a few tips to help you overcome your fear of public speaking.