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Study Places

At some point in your university career, you
will need to hit the books hard and study.
Here are some nice places to get down to
the nitty-gritty and do your work.
Firstly, the most common place to cram for
that big test or an upcoming class is the
Dana Porter Library. The huge white
building located in the middle of campus, you
can’t miss it. On the rst oor is an
abundance of couches, tables, and desks to
study at. It offers a lot of natural light and
many different resources you might need
while studying or doing homework. A word
of advice from a fellow UW student, the DP
library lls up very quickly so you might
have to hustle after class to get a spot.

The Environment courtyard, located
in Environment 1 is a lovely place to
study for those midterms or nals. It
is a peaceful place to study with lots
of plant life and the sound of trickling
water. Make sure your computer is
fully charged because outlet access is
limited.
If you want to nd additional study
places, the University of Waterloo
has a great rundown on their
website. Click here to See more.
Professor's Tips for University

As a newcomer to post-secondary education, It can be dif cult to keep up
in your courses and achieving those great marks we here at the University
of Waterloo are all capable of getting. Here is a great tip to improve your
marks during your University career. University of Waterloo’s very own
Professor Daniel Bratton suggested that students use the Method of
Inquiry developed by Susan Shapiro at the University of Buffalo in 1987.
The Method of Inquiry requires students to take responsibility by asking
questions, Prof. Bratton said. These questions include but are not limited
to:
- What was important in today’s lecture?
- What am I responsible for this week?
- When are my upcoming deadlines?
- When are my approaching tests/midterms/ nals?
- What will I be tested on?
According to an article titled FSEC hears bene ts of "Methods of
Inquiry" written by Mary Cochrane, which you can nd by clicking
here, a study in 1991 found that students at University of Buffalo
who applied the MOI to their schooling, had higher graduation rates
compared to their peers.
So, if you’re looking to be successful in your schooling here at the
University of Waterloo, be sure to use this tip.