Study hacks

Transitioning from high school to post-secondary is stressful and nerve-racking. However, you can start new habits and routines that will lead you to success. Here is some essential advice freshmen need to survive and thrive in their first year. Don’t Rush to get Textbooks Textbooks are costly tools for students, but only some professors require […]

Exam season is approaching, and it’s time to hit the books. An effective studying structure will go a long way and help you establish healthy habits throughout the school year. Don’t lose sleep over your exams. Managing your time will help you get the best test results. Here are the top four tips on focusing […]

Group projects may have been fun with friends for K-12 years, but they can get chaotic in the post-secondary world. Finding a balance between the task and group members can become  battle with busy schedules and differing attitudes. Here’s how to manage the stress of group projects and set yourself up for success. Picking Your […]

People often view apps as distractions from studying, preventing students of all ages from completing their work or acquiring new knowledge. However, some apps can significantly enhance study sessions and aid student learning. Using these apps can make study sessions more engaging and, in some cases, more enjoyable for students. Quizlet Quizlet, a flashcard/quiz app, […]

Studying can be a struggle, but there are easy strategies that can help you pass your classes and raise your grades. The SMART acronym is a strategy for students of all ages to achieve their academic goals. SMART is broken down into five words: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. When you create a SMART […]

Students go to summer school to either retake a class or take new courses ahead of the next school year. Summer school can be stressful for some students since they must learn an entire school term’s (or year’s) worth of courses in less time than a regular school term. However, summer school doesn’t have to […]

Studying can become challenging when constant distractions from the surroundings hinder productivity. If you struggle to concentrate and constantly waste time on your phone or watching Youtube, the Pomodoro Technique can benefit you. What is the Pomodoro Technique? Entrepreneur Francesco Cirillo invented the Pomodoro Technique in the early 1990s, naming it after the tomato-shaped timer […]

Accomplishing a healthy work-life balance can get tricky while still being a student. Pursuing your passions while in school can be rewarding, but balancing work and personal time should also be a priority. One of the most common issues is feeling like you must accomplish everything simultaneously. Most burnouts result from too many responsibilities, negatively […]

Is your desk in need of spring cleaning? It is easy for your desk to be quickly cluttered when full of papers, pencils, and other excessive items that are less useful to you than you think they are. A messy desk or workspace can be detrimental to completing tasks and keeping projects organized, leading to […]

The end of the semester can be a chaotic transition for the holiday season. Here’s how you can destress from school and work and mentally and financially prepare for the holidays. 1. Finishing up exams and Assignments By this time of the semester, most students are feeling drained. A strong effort will help improve your […]

School is just around the corner, and preparing to juggle your studies and work can be gruelling. Developing a smart plan will help you adapt and ease into a busy schedule. Preparing for stress Accept and acknowledge the possibility that you will be under stress and pressure from classes, studying for hours, and long shifts […]

Summer might be a great time to sit back and relax, but for some, it can be an opportunity to improve your academics when preparing for the new school year. Taking the time to improve yourself can be handy to prevent struggling in later advanced school courses, deepen learning subjects that you previously struggled with, […]