With an ever-declining economy, increasing admission rates for most schools and institutions, and a pandemic that slammed the industry flat on its back, students are rightly more concerned than they’ve ever been. Many college students are struggling to focus in the midst of the spread of a life-threatening disease, which has resulted in many life-altering events in their personal lives; all the while wondering if their school will become the latest hotspot for the ever-evolving spreading infection, wondering if their education will continue in-person or if they will be unceremoniously turned out like they were last year.
This continual disaster has damaged these children in ways we do not yet understand, in the midst of an already challenging academic and economical environment. It’s safe to say they need all the help they can get, especially in times like finals week, which has begun as of the writing of this piece, driving many students to their breaking point as they try to cram as much as they can for the grade-defining exams ahead.
Fortunately, there are tools available to help students remain on top of this always-evolving topic.
Quizlet
You’ve probably been using Quizlet since high school, but just in case, let’s chat about this educational tool staple. Quizlet allows you to create paperless, digital flashcard sets at any time, as well as access flashcard sets created by previous students in that class; the latter feature is particularly important for students looking to maximize their crunch time, as previous students may have more insight into what will be on the exams.
The main benefit of utilizing a flashcards service like Quizlet, however, is that you can carry your flashcards with you anywhere you have internet access, allowing you to study at any time and in any location.
Application Program Interfaces
APIs are agreements between two different types of software that allow them to communicate with one another, sharing data and providing services that benefit the user. There is a variety of APIs available to the public that may provide useful services for students, such as assisting them with their studies, aggregating data (such as real-time weather data) that may be utilized in project planning, and more. Even a cursory examination of the various APIs designed to help students can yield a variety of potentially useful tools, so don’t be afraid to look into APIs that may help you in your unique major.
Purdue Owl and Other Writing Resources Online
While it may be tempting to utilize an essay writing service during finals week, you should avoid doing so because such services are frequently frowned upon in higher education. Instead, consult a free writing resource like the Purdue Online Writing Lab (or OWL) for the most recent APA, MLA, and other standard citation forms. You might find these writing techniques beneficial, especially if you’re studying online and can’t ask an instructor for help.
