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New University Biology Courses

Whether you’re interested in studying the many facets of biological science or simply need to complete your GE science credits, the list of suggested courses below is full of new, interactive...

11 Tips for Time Management

BYU Independent Study Time Management Series
Time is tricky to manage. You may start the day feeling like 16 hours is plenty of time to accomplish all your tasks, but before you know it, your day is over. Everyone experiences this,...

BYU ACT Prep: Online, Labor Day Weekend, and Beyond

BYU ACT Prep Courses
The new school year will be here before you know it! If your high school student is planning to take the ACT, you may be wondering what they can do to prepare. BYU ACT Prep courses can help...

First-Year Spanish, Part 1 (High School)

Why Take a Spanish Course? ¿Hablas español? In a society that is becoming more and more connected, learning to speak another language can be invaluable. Spanish, the fourth most spoken language...

How to Schedule School Deadlines

The first week of a course can seem a bit overwhelming, especially after you’ve had a chance to review the syllabus and size up the workload. Every great course is packed with information to...

Walking Fitness and Jogging Course Spotlights (High School)

How Can You Make the Most of Your Summer Exercise?  Did you know that our fourth most popular BYU Independent Study High School course is Walking Fitness? Of course, there’s no surprise...

Introduction: Time Management Series

Whether you’re in the middle of midterms or in the middle of summer, what skill will always help you to make the most of your time? Time management.   Everyone is given the same amount of...

Geography Course Spotlight (High School)

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Did you know that Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands is the largest saltwater lagoon in the world? The lagoon is formed between two islands, protected by two barrier reefs, and has some of the...

How to Determine Your Goals and Priorities

BYU Independent Study
Even individuals who are content with their lives still need to set goals. We all like to discover new aspects about ourselves, but it can sometimes be difficult to see the path from who we are...

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Are you thinking about taking a course and are not sure how to do it? Here are the basic steps students take from picking a BYU Independent Study course to transferring earned credit to their...

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