In this soundbite from the Black-Liberation.Tech Podcast, Dr. Renee Jordan breaks down a common college misconception: no homework does NOT mean no studying.

Using a real coaching moment with her niece in undergraduate school, Dr. Jordan explains why classes with labs—but no structured assignments—can quietly set students up for surprise exam struggles. When professors don’t give you a roadmap, students must learn how to design their own learning system.

This segment is especially for high-achieving students who feel overwhelmed by the lack of structure in college and are ready to become confident, self-directed learners.

Key takeaway: If the sy ...