New challenges, new projects, and new ideas require new approaches to reading — and most Northwestern undergrads at some point will feel unprepared for the type and quantity of reading required here.

According to experts, skimming—where you skip over words and sections to grasp the main idea of a text—is a common reading strategy. That’s totally fine, says Daniel Willingham, a ...

Your educational journey at Bucknell will begin with a Common Reading. It's a way for you to explore, make intellectual connections and experience the vibrant community you are joining. We want the ...