Academic Support Resources

These sites contain videos covering a wide variety of subjects and specific topics to help futher understand covered material.

3blue1brown: Math & Physics
Amoeba Sisters: Introductory Biology
Bozeman Science: wide variety of science topics
Crash Course: Biology, Chemistry, History, Psychology, Physics, Math, English, and much more!
DrPhysicsA: Physics
Khan Academy: Math, Science, Arts and Humanities, Graduate Test Prep, and more!
MinutePhysics: Physics
patrickJMT: Math
The Organic Chemistry Tutor: Chemistry, Math, and Physics

These sites may be helpful in honing and/or establishing key study skills and habits

Memorization Techniques: gain a fuller understanding and remember the information longer
- Flashcard apps:
  - AnkiWeb (free & paid versions)
  - Brainscape (free & paid versions)
  - Flashcard Machine (free)
  - Quizlet (free & paid versions)
Note Taking Strategies: take notes that work for you and your learning style
- FREE Cornell Template
- Mindmeister: help visual learners with information recall by using mind mapping
- Note Taking Apps
  - Evernote (free & paid versions)
  - Goodnotes (free & paid versions)
  - Notability (free & paid versions)
  - Notion ("Plus" plan is free for students- use your LMU email to sign up)
  - Obsidian (free)
  - OneNote (free w/ your student Microsoft365 account)
  - XMind
Study Tips: 14 tips and strategies for success in college
Test Anxiety: how to conquer this common academic issue
Test Taking Strategies: 14 strategies to help with studying for and taking exams
Time Management: learn effective ways to get it all done
- Digital Calendars: remember the best one is the one you use CONSISTENTLY
  - Fantasical (free & paid versions- Apple users only)
  - Google Calendar (free)
  - Outlook Calendar (free w/ your student Microsoft365 account)
- Time Management Apps- try serveral to find one that works for you
  - Asana (individual plan is free- click here for tips on getting started)
  - MyLifeOrganized (MLO) (free & paid versions)
  - ToDoist (free & paid versions)
  - Trello (free & paid versions)
  - Structured (free & paid versions)

These sites may be helpful in developing key writing skills and checking for style guide compliance.