Wisdom Wall by Virginia Wood

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vwood41 — 2023-05-01 15:25:47 UTC

What are your ideas about how to be successful in this class?

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Advice

2023-05-02 15:37:20 UTC

Keep a good schedule. Write down what day you plan to work on reading the textbook and the workbook assignment, write down when it's due. Try to get in your discussion posts asap, it makes it easier to get good feedback. Get interested! If the work seems boring, find something that you relate to. Psychology is everywhere so finding a reason to be interested is easy! That's my advice!

My words of Wisdom

2023-05-08 00:06:17 UTC

This class is going to CHALLENGE you. However, you will get so much out of this course if you simply apply yourself.
Also, similarly to the other two posts, keep a calendar and stick to it so you do not get behind and put in the work the first time.

question 4

2023-05-09 13:42:09 UTC

I would read without worrying about answering the questions. Everything that is assigned to us to read is genuinely interesting. I noticed that my best workbook exercises came when I read the book freely and for enjoyment, not just to solely be able to answer the questions being asked. You will get more out of the class this way and succeed on the assignments each week with more ease.

Advice

2023-12-10 17:14:52 UTC

This class can be very hard at times, but it is worth it. You will learn so much that will benefit you while you take the class and in the future. Always make sure that you stay on top of your assignments and don't get behind.

Advice

2023-12-11 10:36:14 UTC

This class challenges you in the best way, and I feel has been the most "college course" I have taken here, as it involves research, papers, weekly modules, collaborative discussions, and the ability to do it on your own schedule. That being said, the best way to be successful in this class is to follow the schedule and order suggested by the modules. Getting behind is a long game of catchup, especially with other classes to consider. Put effort in, and a "due date" is not a "do date."

Words of Wisdom

2024-01-15 19:40:29 UTC

My ideas about how to be successful in this class include being organized, having a schedule, taking time to actually study what we are learn, and to enjoy what is being learned so that we wont feel unmotivated of stressed.

Notes

2024-05-04 02:52:12 UTC

When doing notes I would suggest to break it up into fun facts, important info, figures, definitions, etc instead of having the notes jumbled up.

-Destiny Jones

URGENT Advice

2024-05-06 18:51:10 UTC

Try to get things done as early as possible and not wait until the last minute thinking you can do it because you probably can't and even if you can it will make your life VERY stressful. The weeks of this semester that I most enjoyed are the ones where I got my work knocked out as soon as I could because it gave me time to ask questions and actually comprehend things. The most stressful weeks of my life were because I procrastinated, so don't wait.

Don't Brush It Off

2024-05-07 00:23:10 UTC

Honestly, I didn't take a lot of things seriously at first. In the first module, we were taught ways to utilize our notes to be efficient and useful - and I ignored it. I regret that deeply, and my advice to any upcoming students is to NOT brush off things because you think you know better. Maybe you do, and your strategies are better, but at least try these before making that decision. My life got so much easier after using them, in other classes in addition to this one. Use the note-taking techniques, use the stressbusters in your day-to-day life - it really does make a difference.

Manage your time

2024-12-03 18:57:09 UTC

It may sound very simple but definitely do this. Take breaks while studying to drink water, have fun for a set amount of time, and/or rest your eyes from the screen. Good luck!

Advice to New Students!

2024-12-09 00:37:07 UTC

My advice to upcoming students would be to stay on top of your work and take good notes. Something that helped me was setting a timer for myself, about an hour to an hour and a half every day, to get the work for the week done efficiently and effectively. I think staying organized and on top of your work is really beneficial because if you fall behind it can be difficult to catch up. It's mentioned throughout this course, but taking proper notes and connecting concepts together is very important and will help you have an easier time writing your final course wrapper and understanding the material in general.

2025-04-29 07:42:42 UTC

Do the reading immediately! Everything else will be much easier once you've looked at the material fully

2025-05-02 17:19:49 UTC

Make sure to make a structured schedule and order for doing things every week so you don't miss any assignments. I would suggest doing the reading first then work your way down the module

Stay organized and find a good study routine that works for you!

2025-05-03 01:22:28 UTC

Just navigate the module from top to bottom as soon as you can and ask all the questions you need too!

2025-05-06 02:53:13 UTC

Advice

2025-05-06 14:23:11 UTC

Take your time for each assignment, it's not easy. The layout is very hard to understand, but complete every bullet point for each content.

Office Hours

2025-05-07 15:00:11 UTC

The class can be demanding, yes, but taking advantage of office hours is the best way to go. Through Teams, our professor makes herself readily available, and my best advice for someone else is to use this in your best interest. I learned so many things, including how to use Zotero, how to correctly cite, how to correct in-text citations, a great explanation on PREX, etc., just from meeting with her in student hours.

Plan out your tasks before doing them

2025-12-12 06:11:31 UTC

Doing that can actually keep you organized everyday without any problems. Even though it doesn't work for anyone, I suggest to have it the night before doing those task because it'll help you figure out on which to do first and last. Planning out your tasks can keep you motivated at all times as a mini guide to success. And by the way, the class will challenge you a bit, so please plan out your day the night before and also in the morning soon as you wake up. It'll help memorize on which tasks to do.

Follow the Assigned Due Dates

2025-12-15 13:30:00 UTC

I suggest to follow the due dates that are assigned per each tasks to get an idea on how to complete them on time. Missing the dealine will cause to have no credits, and no one wants that. But it be difficult to do that, which I think it's a reminder for procrastinators like me. So, don't be like that. Try your best and complete each tasks per module by the dealine.

Take your time and READ

2025-12-16 02:53:36 UTC

My honest advice for students is when you go through modules, actually take the time to read.. And if you get a get bad grade, try to follow what the other students are doing who are getting the good grades or ask them for advice, many of my peers responded to me and they helped me out a lot!

Get Personal!

2026-05-05 12:16:22 UTC

At some point in this course, spitting out facts that you have learned throughout the module will simply not be enough. In order to assess what you have learned, you have to apply it somewhere in your life! Also, if your peers do the same, it builds a much needed sense of community which I feel is hard to establish for an e-course. After sharing so many personal experiences, both light and a bit dim, I can honestly say this is a safe space!

Be yourself

2026-05-05 13:01:05 UTC

The most important advice I can give is to be yourself. You have unique experience and that is what people would want to hear. Don't wait until the last second to get things done. As soon as you see an assignment open, get started on it. Don't forget to take good notes. They come in good handy!

Have an agenda

2026-05-05 13:27:56 UTC

Use a school/college-work only calendar where you can see ahead of time when assignments are due for all your classes, it helps you stay organized and on top of things.

Don’t skip over work

2026-05-05 15:47:16 UTC

Don’t skip over work actually do it. Make sure you keep up on your stuff and dont skip over things. Read to Read!!!

Plan your week in advance. Since this class is online there isn't really a way to get ahead, and there isn't really a way to catch up if you fall behind. I would suggest that any student taking this course understand that and plan how they handle work in other classes accordingly. Its easy to get overwhelmed especially later into the semester when assignments from other courses start to pile up.

2026-05-05 17:14:44 UTC

Be Organized!!!!!

2026-05-07 23:05:32 UTC

When you are going through the modules each week, make sure to take notes and organize them properly. It will be very helpful for your midterm and final.

Do your best, that is all that is asked!

2026-05-11 03:51:30 UTC

I recommend doing what you can and doing it well. Try to read the material thoroughly and if you have any questions please ask. Also, this course is heavy on time management. I wish you all the luck in this course.