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How to Study on the Go Like a Pro

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois chapter.

School is back in session, which means it’s time to get back to the daily grind! Sometimes college life is so busy, you have to take advantage of every single chance you get. That extra hour in between classes or the 30 minute window between work and a meeting can make all the difference in getting all your homework done. It’s not that easy though—you’ve got to be prepared to seize these opportunities to study on the go during crazy busy days. Take note of these easy steps you can take to be productive anytime, anywhere!

Use ebooks, not printed books

Not only do all those long, required textbooks take up a ton of room in your living space, but they also are impossible to carry around in a backpack. This makes it almost impossible to make the most of spare time during a busy day running around campus. That’s why ebooks are definitely the way to go! Access them anywhere on your laptop or tablet to catch up on that endless list of required readings.

A great way to do make sure you’re getting the best deal on all the ebooks you’ll need is to subscribe to Cengage Unlimited. Instead of price shopping and getting each ebook from a different website or app, streamline your textbooks by having them all in the same location. Even better, Cengage Unlimited will make your wallet happy because the $119.99 flat rate subscription fee gets you access to its entire library of ebooks. That means no matter how many ebooks you use, the price is always the same.

Be prepared

By knowing what’s due throughout the week, you can make sure you carry everything you need to get it done whenever the opportunity presents itself. Know you’ve got to write notecards for an upcoming presentation? Be sure to put some note cards and a pen or pencil in your backpack.

Do online coursework whenever possible

With a new semester always comes tons of online quizzes, modules, practice questions, discussion boards…the list could go on forever. Luckily, all you have to do is make sure you’re equipped with your laptop or tablet and you can complete this classwork any time you find yourself with a few minutes to spare. Cengage Unlimited also gives you unlimited access to courses on platforms like Mindtap and WebAssign, just to name a few. Bonus: paying just one price for as many course platforms as you need frees up extra spending money for coffee breaks on the go!

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Madeline Sievers is an Advertising student in the College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In her spare time, she loves cooking and baking, binge watching, and being with her friends, family, and adorable kitty. Follow her: @merelymadeline
Gloriann Lance

Illinois '19

Hi! My name is Gloriann Lance and I am a senior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I am one of the two Campus Correspondents for the 2018-2019 school year and I have been on Her Campus for 3 years.