April 2015 Archives

Communication Breakdown

by Torey

I’ve known many types of student, throughout my school life, and I’m sure many of you have as well. I’ve noticed that no matter who the student or what category of student they fall into, there’s one thing that many seem to struggle with – communicating with their teachers!

Study Reminder

by Torey

Everyone needs a little nudge now and then to get them to study. The best thing is that there are many ways you accomplish this little push.

Does Exercise Improve Your Concentration?

by Torey

There is much debate as to whether exercise can improve your concentration levels. Two reasons are often given as to why this is:

The Study Of Cuteness

by Torey

How many of you, when attempting to study, get distracted by the internet? I’m guessing quite a few of you. If you are, even ever so slightly, an animal lover you’ll probably end up on Youtube, looking at some form of cute animal video.

Time Management: Manage Your Time Effectively During The Exam

by Paul Scott

Hello, students! As a professional copywriting journalist, I understand how crucial it is to manage time effectively during exams. Running …

Jump To The Future!

by Torey

It’s nearing exam period, when teachers are starting to remind you regularly of the importance of final exams, when the pile of homework and assignments is building uncontrollably and every week it seems your weekend is becoming less about relaxing and more about studying until your head explodes.

Be The Best You Can Be

by Torey

A good study tip is to always use the study resources available to you. A lot of people make the mistake of only studying with the notes and handouts given in class, but the thing to remember is that these are only a base, which needs to be built on by you.

Let The Post-Its Take Over

by Torey

Do any of you, like me, hate it when teachers give you lists of information to memorise? For me, these lists usually consist of different illnesses and their symptoms, the names of various nerves and the areas of the body they innervate, or the latest one, a list of bodily hormones and their functions.

The Sweet Treat Solution

by Torey

You have an exam coming up and you know you need to study. So go study. But you can’t. You can’t drag yourself off of that comfy sofa, pull yourself away from the telly and get your books out. I know how you feel.

Stimulating Stationary

by Torey

I don’t exactly know why, but I’ve found that interesting stationary, especially notebooks and folders, motivate me to get going and start working. The only explanation I can think of is that these interesting pieces of stationary act as some form of visual stimulus that awakens the studier in me!