I think I’ve written around a thousand essays in my student life – or at least, if feels something like it. Writing about something in your own words is something that’s quite different from normal exam preparation and a lot more than the usual multiple-choice question. Though memory techniques are a lot of help, it’s usually how the student structures his writing ...
We realized that productivity tips for college students wouldn’t be enough. As the case is, it’s not just about studying longer or devoting more hours poring over the books – there are smarter ways to pick up knowledge and learn faster. Even though you could memorize your textbook, or cram your exam preparation, the trick really is to ...
I’ve done the occasional all-nighter when I was a student. Whether it’s a project that needed to be submitted the next day or cramming for an exam, there’s a always that one unfortunate night that you have to sacrifice just to get good grades. Granted, I should have done them earlier, but the student’s life if a big hodge-podge of events, and we just need to ...
As a struggling student, I’ve had my fair share of study tips, memory techniques, and exam preparation strategies. I remember discovering and trying out from this repertoire of tricks, all in the name of getting good grades and just having a great time at school. I guess it’s still the same thing nowadays, even more so in the age of Web. Internet-savvy ...
Even in the age of Web 2.0, we could see that the college textbook still tops the list of essential student resources. Course syllabi depend on textbook content and professors continue to rely on textbooks to formulate their lectures. You have probably seen this first hand while taking classes. Understanding and utilizing the course textbook is one of the first study tips you’ll hear in the course of your classes, even ...
Take-home exams are interesting; they aren’t really tests in the sense that you don’t really need to do exam preparation, and they aren’t exactly just academic essays that you have to submit. Regardless of the distinction, take-home exams still need the same careful and thorough completion just to be able to get good grades. Here are some tips to help ...
In the quest to get good grades, most probably you’ve taken the occasional test that you weren’t prepared to take. Pop quizzes will always be in the landscape of the typical student’s life, probably because it keeps one on his toes. This is the reason why students use different study tips and memory techniques, to at least have an edge over exams. Regardless, there ...
Do you feel stressed because you keep putting off study and worry about failing? This article can help you to deal with procrastination, set goals, and become more motivated. What Is Procrastination Procrastination is continually putting off the important stuff. It often leads to a cycle of stress and guilt and can prevent students from succeeding in their studies. So, if this is a problem for you, ask yourself: Do you have difficulty ...
The global credit crunch has caused large scale unemployment across the world. When you are unemployed, the last thing you want to do is spend more money even if it is to acquire new skils. Higher education in such circumstances becomes a distant dream. However, it seems that without any new skills no employer seems to want to hire you. It is a Catch 22 situation and you have no ...
One great way to stay on target and earn better grades is to pair up with a study partner. A study partner will help you in several ways. Study Partner Tips A study partner will help you remember a due date or the date of an exam. Never forget another test! Share calendars with your study partner and both of you will know when a big project or paper is due. Your study ...
