A very special tree grows at Penn. Though this tree isn’t filled with leaves. This tree is filled with notecards containing written affirmations. Student Elana Burack, a recent graduate of Penn, is its creator.

Paper has been steadily powering you through the hours you’ve spent on education—94 percent of college students say paper is essential to helping them achieve their academic goals. Now it’s time to mobilize your learning by using paper to retain what you’ve learned.