One of the fun ways to make the Sims' lives more interesting in The Sims 4 is to send them to a university. Getting accepted can be challenging all on its own, especially if the Sim didn't have good grades or failed to build up their skills. However, even after getting in, the work isn't over - quite the opposite!

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Finishing university in The Sims 4 presents a real challenge, as the workload of difficult subjects can pile up. But just like in any area of the game, there are ways to make the studies easier a bit for both the Sim and the player - or at least more interesting.

7 Pick The Right Lot Traits

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Studying can take up a lot of time when going to the university. Luckily, just like with all possible scenarios and situations in The Sims 4, there is a lot of traits that help Sims study better and complete their homework faster. The right lot trait for university students is the Study Spot.

The Study Spot lot trait will help the students finish their homework always twice as fast as they would normally do. It also makes the Sims less exhausted while they're studying. And finally, the lot trait boosts the Sims' skills faster, helping them learn a new skill at a swifter pace.

6 Work On The Research And Debate Skill

Other than using the Study Spot lot trait, there's another way to complete homework faster at the university. That's by reaching at least a level three of the Research and Debate skill. The skill is available only for those who have the Going to University expansion.

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What's more, this feature works not only for university students but also for teenagers, and it cuts the time it takes them to do their homework from approximately four-game hours to around three hours. Once the Sims then reach level six of the Research and Debate skill, they will not only be able to finish their homework faster but also their university term papers and presentations.

5 Don't Live In The Dorms

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Living in the dorms might seem like a necessary part of the university experience but if the Sims want more comfort, they should stay with their families or move into a starter house. There are several reasons for this. The equipment in the dorms tends to be somewhat cheap or old, so it breaks down easily and isn't as comfortable for the Sims to use.

Another reason is that in the dorms, the Sims are much more likely to get disturbed while they're studying or doing their homework, so everything will take a lot more time for them to do. But if the player absolutely wants their student to reside in the dorms, they should at least remember to always lock the door to the student's room for other Sims so that people aren't constantly walking in there.

4 Romance The Professors

While the game doesn't look favorably on teenagers dating adults, it does allow the students to romance their professors if they so choose. That can add an extra experience to the gameplay and make for some interesting moments, especially if the player decides to keep the relationship a secret.

While the Sim is still studying, they can't propose to their partner who's a professor. But once they're done with their studies, they're also free to take their relationship to the next level and get married, should they so decide.

3 Change The Lifespan

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Studying at university can take up a lot of time, and in the case of the Sims, it can take their entire young adult years to finish their studies! That's at least what happens if their aging speed is set to normal or short. If the player wants to make sure their Sims won't age up into adults immediately after getting their degree, they should set their life span to Long or turn the aging off altogether.

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The downside to this is that their parents or the rest of the family might still age (unless the player switches it off) but at least the students will have more time to enjoy being a young adult once they're done with university.

2 Actually Study

While it might seem like a no-brainer, beginner players might forget that their students actually have to study to be successful. When going to the classes, there are four possibilities to choose from after clicking the Sim's icon: Actively Listen, Take Notes, Sleep in Class, or Chat with Friends.

While sleeping in class might seem tempting for tired students and chatting with friends brings up their socials, if the Sims want to take their studies seriously, they should either actively listen or take notes. In both cases, this will improve their university performance and their grades.

1 Get Focused Before Going To Class

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The right mood helps a lot when it comes to studying. Before going to class, the player should take care of the Sim's needs and make sure they're filled. What's more, they should figure out a way how to make the Sim feel focused because this will improve their performance in class.

Sims with the genius trait often get focused by reading a book, playing chess, or doing another intellectual activity. The lot trait Science Lair also helps with getting focused and will also allow the Sim to learn certain skills faster, such as Rocket Science, to name just one.

The Sims 4 is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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