Tag: Study

Troy’s library expands offerings, opens up study areas

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( Photo / Suraj Thapa Magar ) Rory Johnson Staff Writer Troy University’s library has had some recent updates this semester, which will help benefit all students. The library was able to collect new databases, such as Groove Music Online and Social Work Reference Center, through stimulus funds Troy University had available. One benefit of the new opportunities for students is the new databases are permanent, not subscription-based. Troy University only has to worry about maintenance fees, which aren’t as costly. The databases should also help reduction in textbook-related costs…

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Studying in groups vs. studying alone

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Lirona Joshi Staff Writer With only two weeks of classes remaining for the semester, students are putting everything into giving that one final push to save their grades. As deadlines for research papers and the pressure of exams loom over them, students look to get the most of out the little time they have left: to either cram the course or maybe just get a little extra credit for their class, And in this last-ditch effort, study groups seem to serve as a viable and an effective option for many.…

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Study tips for finals

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Pradyot Sharma Staff Writer Having achieved a 4.0 GPA for the past four semesters, Perry Metzler, a junior hospitality management major from Atmore, says there is little pressure on him before his finals because he has been preparing consistently throughout the semester. “I have a solid grade in every class and don’t have to stress as much before the finals,” Metzler said. “I study ahead of time a little bit for each class and focus on the exam at hand during the finals.” Daniel Smith, an assistant professor of economics…

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