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Study Skills

Starting college as a high school graduate or as a returning adult can seem overwhelming, especially when balanced against your family, social and work obligations. Hitting the ground running with powerful study habits will give you the advantage you need to succeed academically.

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Study Skills

Contact Information

Laurel Watt
Study Skills Instructor

lwatt@inverhills.edu
651-450-3673
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Greg Dahlstrom
Study Skills Instructor

gdahlst@inverhills.edu
651-450-3868
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Admissions Team

admissions@inverhills.edu
651-450-3000
College Center

The College Study Skills course at Inver Hills gives you a concise, workable game plan to accomplish the above task list and master your coursework.

Top students follow a basic checklist:

Get organized
Buy a backpack or bag to transport school materials
Set your priorities
Find your routine
Manage your time
Create a dedicated study space
Use a separate notebook for each course
Stop, watch and listen
Take notes like a pro
Learn to remember what you learn
Keep your school supplies replenished
Test well under pressure

Course Descriptions

STSK 1101 FYE - College Study Skills 2.0 cr

Provides an overview of efficient study habits. Emphasizes test taking, studying texts, time scheduling, concentration, memory, listening, note-taking, analyzing teaching/learning styles, using web-based campus resources, and basic strategies for learning any new content. Intended for any student who wants to improve academic study skills. This course fulfills the FYE (First Year Experience) requirement for Goal 2 of the MnTC.

Meet the Faculty

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Why Inver Hills?

Completing your Study Skills course obligations at Inver Hills is smart on several key levels:

You will receive an outstanding education with one-on-one interactions with study skills faculty
You will benefit from small class sizes while developing practical, real-world study skills
You will save money and continue your academic and professional careers with less student debt *

* On a national scale, student loan debt has mushroomed to $1.2 trillion, which is greater than credit card debt and auto loan debt combined. In Minnesota, the average debt for four-year grads tops $30,000; 70 percent carry a student debt load.

Tuition and fees for one year at Inver Hills costs a little less than $5,300. Compare that to $15,000 to $20,000 at a for-profit college, or $40,000 to $50,000 at a private college or university. You can complete your first two years at Inver getting a topflight education firsthand from Ph.D. instructors and then transfer to a four-year as a junior all while saving thousands of dollars. It's a no-brainer.