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How tos for the learners and the learned; tips and tricks to help you study effectively, survive your school years, impress your teachers and more.
Struggling to Find a Study Technique That Actually Works?. Top Story - October 2018.
We've all spent endless hours trying to figure out how to study the material we were given. Part of being a student is being responsible for learning the material in a way that resonates with you so that you can succeed in the course. Jumping into classes without any idea of how you study best can be intimidating and it often takes time to figure out the best techniques. During my time as a student, I have found that these four study habits work really well for me, and I hope at least one of them helps you get the grade you want in your classes for midterms this year!
By Emily Martin7 years ago in Education
How Not to Learn Japanese
So you want to learn Japanese. There could be plenty of reasons why: maybe you think your future awaits you in the Land of the Rising Sun. Maybe you want to impress a cute Japanese person. Maybe you just want to watch anime without needing subtitles.
By Nayvie Noir7 years ago in Education
Need Help with Your English Literature A-Level?
Are you struggling with your college A-Levels and need an extra something to help you along the way? Well look no further, in my posts you will find useful insights, information and tips on 6 well known pieces of literature, including:
By Learn Me Good7 years ago in Education
Get an Easy A+ on a Test
Tests. I mean, we all hate them. Sitting there in that cubicle of a classroom and regurgitating the information you learned weeks prior—not fun for anyone, trust me. Yet, there really are a few simple steps you can take—besides your typical flashcards of course—in order to know, for sure, that you will receive a good grade on that exam.
By Katie Curt7 years ago in Education
Preparing for Exams
Now that school is about a month in session, many classes are beginning their first round of exams. While studying may seem intimidating, learning how to study effectively will be extremely helpful and hopefully reduce the amount of stress you may be feeling. By properly preparing, you can learn to avoid stress and ace every single one of your exams. With that said, I’m here to give you some tips and tricks on how to succeed in your studying so you can get the grade(s) you are striving for.
By Holly Rutherford7 years ago in Education
Tips to Increase Your IELTS Vocabulary Score
Are you getting ready to take the IELTS exam? The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is used to measure "the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication."
By Matt Cates7 years ago in Education
Top Ten Studying Tips
Throughout my academic life, studying has always been a love-hate relationship of mine. However over the years, I have discovered multiple ways to make studying easier and a little more enjoyable. Therefore, here are my top ten tips to remain focused when studying...
By Keen to Clean8 years ago in Education
How To: Survive a Student Section
I love being in the student section during school games, but football is by far the best. For those of you who have never been in a student section football game, here's what you need to know to prepare yourself for this intense night.
By McKie Hunt8 years ago in Education
How to Survive a Spiritual Curse (When You Don't Know Shit...Or Have Anyone...)
Part 1: The EDUCATED Fool... There I was...submitting my ninth application to whatever Nursing School would accept me in New York City. No one really told me that getting a Bachelor's Degree from Brooklyn College in Africana/Latino Studies would not only be a waste of time, but also a chain that linked me to more debt while I looked for a job using that degree. "Why would you want a degree in African/Latino History?" My Guidance Counselor asked.
By Cass Magic8 years ago in Education
A Testing Paradigm for the 21st Century
Okay, let’s begin with some points of agreement: 1) Common Core has been a disaster; 2) "No Child Left Behind" is better labeled as “No Child Allowed to Learn”; 3) the mania for testing children repeatedly, with no chance to recover from a bad day or a misread question, is doing very little to improve the educational system in the United States.
By Steve Trinward8 years ago in Education
