Read, Learn, and Engage
- Read new books and articles
- Take more classes that are not required for your degree
- Enroll in a training program that's outside your "comfort zone"
If you want to learn about a new subject - do it! Always be willing to engage in new opportunities and experiences to learn. It is important to stay abreast with what is going on in the world around you. Visit the campus library to see what books, article, and academic journals that are available.
Participate in Class and Organizations
Participate in every class, training, or organization you are in. Although you might not love every subject it is important to have an open mind. Be an active listener and engage in each subject. This can make learning more fun and easy.
It is important to ask questions to clarify things you don't understand. If you feel you need additional help with courses at you can access one of the many academic support services UNO offers.
Travel
Travel on your own or with a group of friends to learn the history of other states and countries. When traveling try to visit the state museums, local/national libraries, state parks, universities, sign up for city tours, and explore independent book stores for the untold stories of the place you are visiting.
When you travel you can engage in new experiences with different cultures by going to a music festival, fashion shows, theater performances, and restaurants. Study abroad while you can as a student of the university. Visit the Education Abroad website and ask for information about the learning abroad programs.
Get Adequate Sleep
To be able to obtain and understand information in class, training, or organizational meetings it is important that you get the recommended sleep every night. All adults need at least 7-8 hours of sleep.
Sleep plays an important role in memory before and after learning. If you find that you are having sleep problems you should contact your doctor or you can visit a professional who has expertise in sleep disorders.