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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

First-year biology major Armin Khamissi studies on Sept. 18 in the courtyard in front of the Founder’s Memorial Library. Assistant Lifestyle Editor Johnathan Shelby shares  studying tips from the Huskie Academic Success Center. (Sofia Howell | Northern Star)

5 study tips to help you succeed this semester

By Jonathan Shelby and Rachael Swinson | October 2, 2025

As the semester progresses, instructors are starting to roll out more assignments and tougher, time-consuming projects. Whether you are feeling good or worried about your studies, here are five tips from the Huskie Academic Success Center to help increase...

A student sits in front of their desk preparing to start their work. These are a few tips students can use to prepare for the next semester. (GettyImages under Fair Use)

Tackling the spring semester

By Ethan Quirk, Lifestyle Writer | January 13, 2025

As January begins, so does the new spring semester at NIU. Whether a student is returning or entering their first semester, there can be some levels of stress and anxiety present. To best prepare for the semester, it’s useful to follow these tips that...

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