Taking a gap year can be beneficial – certainly in terms of your career and the experiences gained – but you’ll need to determine if it’s the right choice for you. What is a gap year? The phrase ‘gap year’ has traditionally meant a period of time taken out by students after leaving high school/college […]
Of course studying well and earning good grades requires time and effort. Still, a few minor study hacks to boost your performance is always helpful especially these easy and simple ones. 5) Read Out Loud Don’t do this in a library but reading aloud your study material instead of doing it quietly actually allows you […]
A lot of are probably familiar with what mind maps are. In fact, many teachers actively encourage their students to use mind maps. A study found 80% of students thought mind-mapping helped them understand concepts and ideas better. Did you ever wonder why? Well, here we will be telling you what makes mind maps so […]
There never seems to be enough time for anything especially studying! But maybe its not the amount that’s the problem but how you budget it, take a look at these essential time management tips for students: 6) Set Up a Schedule Get yourself organized with a schedule. Utilize a calendar, diary, spreadsheet or phone app […]
Note-taking is an essential part of student life but did you know that there are various methods of note-taking? In fact, there is a whole variety of fascinating different note-taking methods that are all designed to make you learn better and smarter. Read on to find out what they are: 5) Cornell Method One of […]
Are you getting bad grades but having trouble figuring out why? If the reason is because you’re not studying, DO THAT! But if you are studying hard but not getting result, it could be that you have one of the bad study habits listed below: 7) Procrastinating “Got a test next month? It’s alright! I’ll […]
Almost half of the process of studying is dedicated to the process of memorization. We know, it can be so hard fitting all those complex concepts and super long words and number in your brain. That’s why we’ve prepared 6 of the best memory boosting study tips: 6) Write It Down These days, a lot […]
While we covered some of the most effective study hacks backed by science. There are more fun and unconventional methods you can try out too. 5) Spray An Unfamiliar Scent Smells have an incredibly remarkable power to invoke memories. For example, the smell of fresh sea air may take us back instantly to a childhood […]
Come on, we’ve all done it. You spend just a little too much time playing video games or hanging with friends then suddenly remember “Oh snap! I have a test tomorrow!” Now it’s cramming time, you’re pulling a caffeine filled all nighter jamming an entire textbook inside your brain in just a few hours. Okay, […]
Typing is in! Handwriting is out! More and more students prefer to use their laptops or even phones to make their notes, compared to good old fashioned pen and paper. Cambridge University is even considering using typed exams instead of written ones. But is that a good thing? Read on about the deeper mechanics behind […]