The University of Houston was ranked No.88 in the inaugural TIME Magazine’s Best Colleges for Future Leaders 2024 list. 

TIME Magazine along with Statista, a data and business company, analyzed the resumés of 2,000 top leaders in the U.S. to determine the list of universities and colleges that best prepare their students for leadership and success. 

Ivy League schools topped the list, the University of Texas at Austin was the highest-ranked Texas college on the list at No. 14, followed by Texas A&M University at No. 23 and Rice University ranked No.90. 

UH is one of the only three public universities on the list along with Texas A&M and UT. Trinity, Baylor and Rice University were among the private institutes that made the list. 

“Being recognized as one of the best colleges for future leaders is a testament to the University of Houston’s unwavering commitment to excellence in education,” said UH Provost Diane Chase in a statement. “This ranking reflects our dedication to research and innovation, encouraging diverse perspectives and nurturing the next generation of leaders who will shape a dynamic future for society.”

Earlier this year, in the latest U.S. News and World Report Rankings, UH made a historic jump in just one year — from 91 to 70 — in the list of the 2024 Top Public Universities.

In addition to climbing in the rankings for public schools, UH now ranks No.133 — a 48-spot jump —  among all national public and private universities that offer a full range of undergraduate majors as well as master’s and doctoral degrees.

“We achieved remarkable growth and recognition in 2023, but we’re not done yet,” Chase said in a statement. “As we head into a new year, we stride confidently towards a future where UH continues to shine as a beacon of educational distinction, empowering generations to come.”

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Monday at noon, the Sugar Land Shuttle permits were made available for the non-priority students. However, when students went to register for permits, they were met with an error message. 

The email said, “There are not yet any permits available for you to purchase. Please try again later,” which indicated that the permits were all sold out as soon as the window was opened.

“It’s disappointing to see so many students who are willing to pay be denied a resource they have depended on for years,” said freshman chemical engineer major Zehra Rizvi who utilizes the Sugar Land Shuttle buses. 

Last week, the Parking and Transportation Services opened priority registration from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1.

Priority registration was for students taking classes at both UH main and UH at Sugar Land, or students who live on campus and were taking classes at UH at Sugar Land. These students had priority registration and were allowed to register for the passes before the general population. 

As soon as the news broke that the permits were all sold out, students emailed the Parking and Transportation Services asking about available permits. 

“Priority registration was open all last week and 99% of the shuttle permits were taken at the time,” said the email response. “Shuttle permits are now sold out.” 

Students had the option to go on a waitlist but when they attempted to sign up, they got an error message saying the waitlist was closed until Spring 2024.

The students who secured a spot on the waitlist received a confirmation email that asked them to be on the lookout for another message whenever the permits were made available. 

The Cougar will continue to provide updates on this issue as more information becomes available. 

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The new VP of student affairs has a clear vision and enthusiasm to collaborate with his team and work towards the betterment of the student community at UH. | Courtesy of Paul Kittle

Paul Kittle has been appointed as the new vice chancellor of student affairs for the UH System and the vice president for student affairs at UH. 

As the new vice president of student affairs, Kittle will be leading a high-achieving division dedicated to collaborating with campus partners in elevating the overall student experience. He has a clear vision and enthusiasm for collaborating with his team and perform working towards the betterment of the student community at UH. 

“Serving at a university of this caliber, alongside outstanding colleagues, aligns with the aspirations I’ve pursued in my career,” Kittle said. “The diversity and talent within the UH student body are exceptional, and I’m enthusiastic about contributing to their ongoing achievements.”

The decision was made by UH System Chancellor Renu Khator after a nationwide search. 

With 30 years of experience in higher education and a proven track record in academic management, Khator said she looks forward to Kittle furthering student success goals and the vision of becoming a top 50 public university, according to a PR article published by the UH Newsroom. 

“The University’s dedication to enhancing the student experience, academic excellence, and innovation has been impressive,” Kittle said. “The positive experience has fueled my excitement to contribute to this dynamic and forward-thinking academic community.”

Kittle was formerly associated with the University of Texas at Arlington where he spent the past five years as senior associate vice president for student affairs. He also holds a doctorate in the administration of higher education from Auburn University. 

In his new roll, Kittle will be providing leadership, strategic vision and administrative oversight for the UH Division of Student Affairs, as well as general oversight for student affairs throughout the UH System. 

“Within the Division of Student Affairs, a team of committed executive leaders and devoted staff consistently demonstrate their passion for enhancing the student experience at every level, every day,” Kittle said. “Through collaboration with this dedicated team and colleagues across the campus, our goal is to continually improve the student experience and elevate both student retention and graduation rates.” 

Kittle also said he’s initially focused on engaging with students, staff and the faculty at UH to understand the university’s customs, traditions and culture.

“​​This phase will facilitate relationship-building across campus, and I aim to advocate for the pivotal role of Student Affairs,” Kittle said. “My vision is for each student to undergo a transformative journey at UH, in addition to earning their degree.”

According to Kittle, it was UH’s collaborative and dynamic nature of the leadership team that made him choose the University. His appointment will be effective Jan. 17, 2024.

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The city comes to life as several neighborhoods decorate their yards with colorful lights, inflatables and porch decorations.| Gauraangi Gupta/The Cougar

With the beginning of the much-awaited holiday season, you can feel the Christmas spirit among Houstonians who are starting to decorate their homes.

The city comes to life as several neighborhoods decorate their yards with colorful lights, inflatables and porch decorations. 

Here are the best spots in Houston to witness the winter wonderland of Christmas lights. 

River Oaks 

River Oaks is one of the most recommended neighborhoods, according to a report by the Houston Chronicle. It is a dazzling sight to see! 

You can find hundreds of spots to take magical pictures like under the twinkling light canopies of the Old Oaks.

For many years, the River Oaks stunning mansion, Santa House at 3400 Del Monte Drive has been a popular home in this neighborhood.

Since River Oaks is one of the most beloved Christmas neighborhoods, it is understandable that parking could be a pain. It is recommended to enjoy the experience through the windows of your car. 

The Quail Valley

For almost 40 years, Quail Valley in Missouri City has transformed itself into the famous Candy Cane Lane. 

If you’re looking for family-friendly activities this holiday season, load up the car with hot chocolate, cookies and a blanket to witness these larger-than-life decorations and numerous lights on this 3100 block of Robinson Road. 

Visitors can even take a horse-drawn carriage through the neighborhood to set the mood. 

Pecan Grove

To make things even more fun, the homes at Pecan Grove in Richmond participate in a decoration competition.

You can find huge inflatables, lights and families waving and chatting with the passersby. With this Texas-sized neighborhood, be prepared to spend hours driving through the street. 

There are over 2100 homes, according to the Pecan Grove website,  However, if you want to skip the endless cul-de-sacs and head straight to the main attractions, Plantation Drive and Alma Court are for you. 

Plantation Drive and Alma Court have some of the biggest and brightest displays. If you’re out on a winter date, the sidewalk of Pitts Road is the perfect spot to stroll around the beautiful lighted archways.

Prestonwood Forest

This neighborhood subdivision located near Willowbrook has been a holiday destination since the ‘70s, according to a report by 365 Things To Do In Houston. 

Nite of Lites is an annual family-oriented event that is a tradition for the residents of Prestonwood Forest. Hundreds of homes are lit up during this time.

Families also participate in a friendly competition for the opportunity to receive awards for categories like Best House, Best Mailbox, Best Block and even the People’s Choice Award. 

The event will be celebrating its 45th year. It typically begins from the second weekend through the last weekend of December. 

Christmas Ranch 

Since 1995, this long drive-through has displayed a light show in Cleveland. It features over 300,000 lights, according to the Christmas Ranch website. However, 2023 is going to be their last season. 

The drive-through takes about 10-15 minutes but be prepared to face long lines especially if you’re visiting on a weekend.

It’s the perfect spot for a family-friendly as well as a romantic getaway! Have a Christmas playlist ready to enjoy one of the oldest Christmas light experiences. 

The light display can be viewed from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

Visit these neighborhoods over the holidays to experience the magic of Christmas and enjoy it with your loved ones. 

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Prominent members of SGA are debating alterations to the election code, with heavy disagreements on which system to use during the elections.

Some of the more significant changes to the election code, drafted by recently-appointed Election Commissioner Cessabella Astraquillo, include alterations to the voting system. Astraquillo is a proponent of the first-past-the-post voting system, adjusting term limits and enforcing tighter limits on campaign spending. 

“Last year’s election was a bit of a mess. That is mostly due to the fact that our election code is very convoluted, messy, targeted and biased,” Astraquillo said. “The election commission is trying to unify the document so that we don’t have to be changing it year over year.”

The most contentious change for SGA president Benjamin Rizk is the voting system. For Rizk, using a first-past-the-post system increases the possibility of a runoff election, while ranked-choice voting prevents it. 

In a first-past-the-post system, voters cast one ballot for a single candidate and the candidate with the most votes wins. In a ranked-choice system, voters rank each candidate from first to last and if a candidate receives more than half of the first choice, they will win. If not, the candidate with the lowest amount of votes will be eliminated, and the votes will be redistributed until a candidate reaches the majority. 

Astraquillo claims that using a ranked-choice voting system is complicated for students and implementing one will create unnecessary work for the election commission.

“If you were to ask an average student ‘how do you vote for a ranked-choice voting system,’ they’re not going to know how to answer,” Astraquillo said. “It’s confusing for everyone involved.”

What’s more, some claim the implementation of a first-past-the-post system  would be unconstitutional.  In 2020, a constitutional amendment was voted on and passed by the student body that mandated ranked-choice as SGA’s voting system. A clerical error within the justice department resulted in the constitution remaining unchanged. 

“I don’t care what she thinks,” Rizk said about her proposed changes. “The election is going to be ranked-choice whether she likes it or not.”

However, for Astraquillo, using a first-past-the-post system is worth the risk of a runoff — something that Rizk wishes to avoid in future elections.

“I think runoff elections are pretty stupid frankly, and ranked choice voting would prevent this,” Rizk said. “Using a ranked choice system allows for more proportionality for student votes.” 

The proposed revisions to the election code was also contentious among SGA senators.

“A first-past-the-post voting system cannot properly address the needs of the students consistently,” said Sen. Cody Szell. “Our administration may be the product of a first-past-the-post system, but we are actively working to make sure a situation like this never happens again.”

 Rizk also introduced a bill he drafted that would remove all provisions for a recall election in the SGA constitution.

Other adjustments to the election code include decreasing the limit to campaign spending and adjusting term limits to allow for presidents to run for more than one term. Limiting presidents and vice presidents to a single term was a major priority for Rizk in the lead up to his election. 

“I feel that if a president wants to serve two terms, let them. I think having a president serve only one term is bad for continuity, and you can’t have continuity if you have term limits,” Astraquillo said.

The alterations to the election code will be voted on in January when the senators reconvene for the spring semester.

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On Nov. 17, a Change.org user created a petition demanding the appointment of a new UH president in place of President Renu Khator.

The anonymous pleader, who described themself as “a deeply concerned member” of the UH community, listed inflated tuitions, undue parking fees and the devastating losses of students due to suicide as grievances against Khator’s leadership. 

Reddit users were divided on the topic of Khator’s competence. Most argued that UH has improved drastically within the last six years thanks to Khator, while a few noted the ongoing issues concerning poor housing infrastructure, limited course availability, expensive parking and low faculty pay as major complaints.

To accounting and finance junior Phoenix Pittman, these grievances are more of a reflection of the normal issues at a university rather than Khator’s administration.

“I think the student created the petition because of problems at UH, which not all fall under Renu’s control or are bad enough to warrant her removal,” Pittman said. “Your parking ticket would be just as bad, if not worse, if you went to UT or Rice.” 

Pittman also said that Khator has been a fantastic and competent president who has done her best to keep tuition costs from rising.

On the other hand, graphic design sophomore Kofi Osaren said he agrees with the call to remove Khator from office due to her oversight of program funding.

“I think she might be pushing UH toward a prestigious and competitive culture that enforces some harmful systems in the professional world today,” Osaren said. “She has introduced several multimillion dollar projects around campus that serve to enhance the spotlight that some programs already have, rather than focusing this energy into other underfunded programs like the arts and psychology and their smaller sub-programs.”

Underfunding is a sentiment that computer science senior Alec Minney also shares. 

“Several issues on campus including tuition allocation and parking management could be improved through better management of funds,” Minney said. “I believe Khator and several other administrative offices are massively overpaid, and the redistribution of those wages could improve quality of life on campus for all students, staff and faculty.” 

Along with the aforementioned grievances against Khator’s administration, Minney also cited the lack of support for the LGBTQ campus community, ineffective resources for victims of bullying and harassment, inadequate mental health resources and the mismanagement of student organizations, referencing the recent suspension of Squirrel Society, which Minney said was “for no clear reason.”

Although these complaints might seem out of Khator’s jurisdiction, Minney said that, as University president, she should be concerned for students who have experienced “many intolerable circumstances over the past decade.”

At this time, the Khator administration does not feel threatened by the petition, which has only garnered less than 50 signatures within two weeks. It also doesn’t think the petition warrants a formal response from Khator.

“It would be inappropriate for President Khator to respond to a petition signed by less than 50 individuals when UH has more than 54,000 students, faculty and staff,” said Interim Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn.

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Students gathered outside the Starbucks in the Student Center South Thursdays to protest the University’s support for Israel. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

Editor’s note: The identities of the individuals named in this story will remain anonymous to protect the protesters from potential reprisal. 

Thursday, the Student Center South echoed with chants for a free Palestine as Students for Justice in Palestine held a sit-in on the heels of worsening conflict in Israel and Palestine. 

The sit-in was aimed at raising awareness about ongoing boycotts of Starbucks and McDonalds due to their alleged funding of Israel in addition to demanding a permanent ceasefire, said an SJP spokesperson. 

“We’re actively boycotting those two companies because of their complacent behavior and occupation. So, we want to stand firmly and say our university opposes genocide and every entity that empowers it like Starbucks and McDonald’s. So we want to make it known that. We’re not here for these companies,” they told The Cougar. 

While the protest was part of a larger national movement to boycott the two brands, Starbucks has maintained that it does not provide financial support for the Israeli military or government. Critics, however, believe the coffee chain supports the IDF through back-channel funding and indirect support.

Students chanted various statements including: “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” “Not another nickel, not another dime. No more money for Israel’s crime,” and “UH campus you will see, Palestine will be free.”

Student Government Association President Benjamin Rizk expressed his support for Palestine at an SGA meeting  earlier this week. Rizk lead several of the chants during the protest, and reaffirmed his stance on the conflict. 

“If there are children, men and women being slaughtered and displaced from their homes without any justification, in violation, of international law, in violation of all rights that make up Human Rights as declared by UN should be called out,” Rizk said. “Any attempt to silence that, to tell people that they should not be doing this is to silence the war crimes that are going on in the Middle East, particularly by the State of Israel.”

“Any attempt to silence that, to tell people that they should not be doing this is to silence the war crimes that are going on in the Middle East, particularly by the State of Israel.” Rizk said. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

The University has invested over $7 million between 2016 and 2021 in weapons manufacturers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Electric and Raytheon that have been complacent in funding Israel, according to a social media post by SPJ. 

On the steps in front of Starbucks, protesters were making hand-made flags to show their support for Palestine. A Palestinian-American protester said that it is terrifying and frustrating to be in the U.S. right now. 

“It’s just a scary terrifying and frustrating thing because all I see in the media that I’m being given is support for the opposite side and a disregard for the lives being lost,” they said. 

The protest took place just shortly before the recently-established ceasefire in the region came to an abrupt end. On Friday, hostilities in Gaza resumed after Israel claimed Hamas had failed to meet its obligation to release hostages. A Hamas spokesperson denied this claim stating that Israel refused to uphold its end of the bargain, according to the BBC.

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Wednesday, during the Student Government Association meeting, the president commented on the war between Israel and Hamas and the Senate passed three new bills. 

During his report, SGA president Benjamin Rizk expressed his support for Palestine. In addition, bills were passed that mark key changes on campus life — new regulations on the Sugar Land Shuttle, wage increases and plastic bag elimination.

“In the issue of war, never let fear of what people might think about you determine who you are and how you’re going to be able to navigate what’s right or wrong,” Rizk said. “We should boycott places like McDonalds and Starbucks.”

According to Students for Justice in Palestine HTX, the goal of the sit-in is to raise awareness of the ongoing boycotts of McDonalds and Starbucks due to their support for Israel. 

New Legislation

The UH Sugar Land Shuttle Transportation Bill was passed in support of the new restrictions placed on the Sugar Land shuttle to be enforced in spring 2024. 

Problems first emerged when students began using the shuttle as a park and ride and because of the high volume on the shuttles, the University first implemented restrictions to begin in October. However, after student complaints the University met and reversed their initial restrictions. 

“For students to be cut off in the middle of the semester was not a good call because parking permits were basically sold out and students couldn’t change their classes,” College of Technology Sen. Anahi Ortega said.

The new restrictions include priority seating to those enrolled in classes at both Sugar Land and main campus and those who live on main campus with classes located in Sugar Land. 

However, those who do not meet the priority seating requirements will be able to board if they purchase a bus permit or already have a parking permit. SGA has promised to provide student volunteers to help with implementing the requirements. 

Additionally, the Microwave and Vending Options Expansion Act was passed by the Senate. The bill supports increased access to microwaves and vending machines on campus. They plan to implement a map icon on the UH Go app that shows the locations of microwaves and vending machines.

According to the bill, increased access to microwaves and vending machines around campus will work to decrease wait times for the existing machines in the Student Centers.  

“Hopefully this bill will not only help students know where vending machines and microwaves are, but encourage the university to buy more vending machines and increase promotion of their locations,” Ortega said.

The $10 Student Minimum Wage Act was also passed by the senate in which it was restated that the minimum wage for student employees will be set at $10 an hour.

The Senate previously passed the The Supporting Higher Wages for Lower Income Campus Staff Resolution as part of the Students Unite campaign promise to raise wages on campus. The division of Administration and Finance is responsible for holding all University departments with student workers to the $10 standard.

In addition, the Plastic Elimination Act was read to the senate for the first time. The act states that plastic bags will no longer be offered in campus market stores starting Jan. 1, 2024. The bill also states that reusable straws will be offered in campus market stores. 

The Food Service Advisory Committee, composed of student leaders, voted to approve a transition plan that will slowly phase out plastic bags and offer paper bags and reusable totes. 

“We want to phase out plastic bags slowly so students can adapt to the change, so at first paper bags will be available, but eventually they will be phased out as well,” Rizk said. 

Student appointments

Rizk was appointed to the University Hearing Board which is composed of three students, one staff, and one faculty. The board conducts the discussion between students or groups who were allegedly in violation of the Code of Conduct. 

According to Rizk, the board was having difficulty filling the student positions and had serious concerns of not meeting quorum. 

“If they did not meet quorum then I would feel like I was failing the university,” Rizk said.

The senate questioned Rizk’s commitment to his role as president as expressed concerns of time conflictions. However, according to Rizk, the responsibility of his role on the hearing board will not interfere with his responsibilities as president. 

Carlos Hernandez, previously Senior Associate Justice on the Supreme Court, was appointed as Chief Justice. 

“In the Supreme Court we handle judicial review changes and I am confident that the decisions I have made uphold the integrity of the bylaws and constitution,” Hernandez said. “I always hold my own views to the side when making decisions”

Chidera Onuorah was appointed to a senate seat for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Science and Jaden Kirvin was appointed to the Student Housing & Residential Life Advisory Committee. 

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We wanted to make a community where we can come together and just have fun, and where we can do Cambodian stuff together,” Marin said. | Gayathri Lakshmanan/ The Cougar

The Cambodian Student Association has grown steadily over the past year. The organization tackled growth from the ground up through reaching out to Cambodian students and building a close-knit campus community.

Hospitality junior and CSA President Rothnica Marin said she initially felt isolated when she first came to UH. Despite the University’s diversity, Marin initially struggled to connect with and find other Cambodian students. That is, until earlier this semester when she decided to form the CSA.

“We wanted to make a community where we can come together and have fun, and where we can do Cambodian stuff together,” Marin said. “However, it’s also a space where non-Cambodian students can come together and learn about Cambodian cultures and traditions.”

It wasn’t long before Marin was joined by Vice President Pichpiseth Long, an international student and fellow Cambodian. The two soon found another four students who went on to become the organization’s founding officers.    

“I lived in Cambodia for around 18 years,  when I first moved here, I felt like I arrived in a new world, I didn’t have somewhere I could call home, and when I got here I didn’t know anyone else who was also a Cambodian,” Long said, “I first met Nica, our president, and that’s when she introduced me to other Cambodian students at UH, and that led us to start CSA.”

While building community for Cambodian students is a top priority for the CSA, part of its focus is also on providing education and an authentic cultural experience to the University.

Last month, during the Pchum Ben festival — a holiday similar to Mexico’s Day of the Dead — CSA members went to a local temple to sample traditional Khmer food and observe religious traditions. 

“As someone that wasn’t born in Cambodia but was born with a Cambodian family, I’m still learning today,” said member relations manager Steven King. “We are experiencing and learning new things together, that’s one of the coolest parts of our organization.” 

The CSA is also dedicated to raising awareness about the history of the Khmer people — including bringing more attention to the Khmer genocide, an atrocity the organization believes receives far less attention than it warrants. 

“When it comes to culture, we also want to share some of our Cambodian history, there are some events that happened in Cambodian history that aren’t really talked about and should be highlighted,” Long said. 

CSA hosted a movie night featuring Angelina Jolie’s movie, First They Killed My Father, which follows the life of a young girl growing up in the Khmer Rouge, a genocide occurring during the Cambodian Civil War. 

For many Cambodians, the emotional wounds left in the wake of the genocide are still healing. Raising awareness about this lingering generational trauma is another cause the CSA is championing.  

“It’s a sad time for Cambodians and not many people know about it, so we want to highlight these events and spread awareness to let people know and learn more about Cambodian history,” Long said.

Though it took until 2023 to form, the CSA is now here to stay. Officers said the organization plans to continue hosting events, organizing the community and promoting the Cambodian identity. 

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Finals season is just around the corner and it is common to feel stressed and burnt out at this point in the semester. It is important to have an action plan ready so that you are not panicking and pulling multiple all-nighters this finals season.

Here are a few study tips to manage your time during the upcoming weeks:

Eat and sleep healthy 

While it is important to devote the majority of your time studying during the finals, it is equally important to eat and sleep healthy.

Inducing brain-stimulating food in your diet such as green veggies, berries, nuts and dark chocolates can help you stay healthy and energized during your study sessions.

All your hard work can go to vain if you don’t rest well. You will constantly feel tired. The sooner you start preparing for finals, the chances you have to pull all-nighters decreases as well.

Breaks are important

Taking regular intervals of breaks rather than studying continuously for long hours is also an effective way to study.

Taking a five-minute to an hour-long break can refresh you and increase your energy as well as focus. You could also practice a few breathing exercises, tidy up your workstation or even take a quick power nap.

Categorize your work 

Identifying which course requires more time to study will allow you to set aside more time for them or projects. Prepare your schedule accordingly and devote more time to the difficult subjects. This will allow you to space out the work so you don’t cram everything at the last minute.

Pay attention to review sessions 

A lot of professors tend to schedule review sessions. It can be important to attend these because they can lead to discussions on important topics or even questions that can be expected on the upcoming exam. The professor may even give useful tips and rankings of topics based on importance.

Have a playlist ready

Music can also help you focus and increase efficiency. The right kind of music might just lead you to concentrate better and channel an enjoyable study time.

Studies suggest that music helps create a more stable emotional environment that can let the brain accumulate more knowledge. Studies have also shown that songs that are familiar are the most effective.

Have a study group or partner

This is an effective way that will allow you to help your friends or classmates, while also making sure that you’re studying as well. Study partners and groups can allow you to compare notes, quiz each other and even teach one another unfamiliar concepts, during your study session.

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