{"id":71189,"date":"2026-05-05T10:39:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/?p=71189"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:39:44","slug":"learning-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/learning-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Simple Tips for Lifelong Learning: An Illustrated Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Want to master something new? An alum and University staffer offers some straightforward ways to optimize your brainpower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"rkv-gutter-bottom-quarter\">By <strong><em>Cornellians<\/em> staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>llustration by <strong>Shea Oleksa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: These visuals originally appeared in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/cornell-university_5-ways-to-make-learning-stick-from-cornell-activity-7457043910566203392-5MBI\/?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn post<\/a>\u00a0from the University.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lsc.cornell.edu\/\">Learning Strategies Center<\/a> provides academic support to undergrads through Cornell, with more than 20,000 annual student visits made to its office hours, tutorials, workshops, and other offerings. As classes wound up in May, the University tapped its senior associate director for some tips on sound study habits\u2014not only for current students, but for learners throughout their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Human Ecology alum in nutrition, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lsc.cornell.edu\/staff\/?uid=jen-bokaer-smith\">Jen Bokaer-Smith, MS \u201997<\/a>, is a longtime staffer at the center who holds an undergrad degree from the University of California, Berkeley. In addition to her work on the Hill, she spent nearly three decades in local agriculture as a founder of Ithaca&#8217;s West Haven Farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page-1024x1006.png\" alt=\"An illustration of hands writing on a page with symbols above them representing content -- under the headline, 1 - Write what you know on a blank page\" class=\"wp-image-71184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page-1024x1006.png 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page-768x754.png 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page-632x621.png 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page-316x310.png 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page-400x393.png 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page-200x196.png 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page-100x98.png 100w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/1-blank-page.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Blank page testing helps you actively recall information from memory. Write down what you know\u2014in text, flow chart, or diagram form. Compare to course material to identify knowledge gaps and areas for review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition-1024x1006.png\" alt=\"An illustration of a hand turning a knob between a beaker, a pencil and book, an atom, and music notes -- under the headline, 2. Transition often between subjects\" class=\"wp-image-71185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition-1024x1006.png 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition-768x754.png 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition-632x621.png 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition-316x310.png 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition-400x393.png 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition-200x196.png 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition-100x98.png 100w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/2-transition.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Working on several skills, subjects, or concepts throughout a day helps enhance learning and locks in connections between topics. Study one subject, switch to another, then a third, and back again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible-1024x1006.png\" alt=\"An illustration of of a pencil aimed at three targets, one of which has a bulls eye arrow -- under the headline, 3. Be flexible with your plan\" class=\"wp-image-71186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible-1024x1006.png 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible-768x754.png 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible-632x621.png 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible-316x310.png 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible-400x393.png 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible-200x196.png 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible-100x98.png 100w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/3-flexible.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Start with a study plan and be willing to tailor it as needed. Being successful isn\u2019t about blindly sticking to a plan, but adapting to changing needs and goals. Get help when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break-1024x1006.png\" alt=\"An illustration of a bike, a basketball, and an easel that has a drawing of mountains and a sun -- under the headline, 4. Give yourself a break\" class=\"wp-image-71187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break-1024x1006.png 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break-768x754.png 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break-632x621.png 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break-316x310.png 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break-400x393.png 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break-200x196.png 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break-100x98.png 100w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/4-break.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Plan one fun activity a day\u2014your brain deserves it. We still process and learn material even when we step away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest-1024x1006.png\" alt=\"An illustration of a fully charged battery, and above it is a moon with ZZZs, a water bottle, and a bowl of food -- under the headline, 5. Stay rested, hydrated, and nourished\" class=\"wp-image-71188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest-1024x1006.png 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest-768x754.png 768w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest-632x621.png 632w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest-316x310.png 316w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest-400x393.png 400w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest-200x196.png 200w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest-100x98.png 100w, https:\/\/alumni.cornell.edu\/cornellians\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5-rest.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Give your body and mind plenty of fuel through sleep, liquids, and food. Taking care of yourself sets you up to learn best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Published May 5, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to master something new? 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