From instruction manuals and cookbooks, to articles and social media, our lives are surrounded by words. Therefore, the ability to understand and comprehend what you are reading is one of the most important skills anyone can learn. However, like any skill, it’s not an automatic ability. It is for this very reason that reading comprehension…
I’ve always been the type of person who never wants to stay at home. I love exploring and seeing what Calgary has to offer. Ever since COVID began, I’ve found my productivity levels at home start to decrease by a long shot. So, I’ve recently been trying to find some new places to study downtown.…
Studying can seem super time-consuming and difficult to students. Especially if you spend hours studying, and still flunk your test. In reality, It isn’t as hard as you think it is. Everyone has different preferences. What might work for others, might not work for you (and that’s completely fine.) Finding the “best” way to study…
The under-representation of women in STEM fields is evident in many, if not most countries around the world, including Canada. This is supported by statistics, and in 2016, women only made up 34% of STEM undergraduates in Canada. Furthermore, women only made up 23% of all science and tech workers aged 25-64. These numbers have…
It’s that time of year again. The time of year where many of us are faced with the daunting task of writing finals. Throughout our education, all of us have written quizzes, tests and finals. Regardless of the importance or size of evaluation, one thing is certain; the accompanying stress and pressure. During this dreaded…
So you’re taking the DELF B2 exam? Me too! Issued by the French Ministry of National Education, the DELF diploma is recognized internationally for life. As the exam splits into 4 parts – oral production, written production, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension – there is a lot to prepare for. As such, I wanted to…
A few days ago, I got a sixty-seven percent on an essay. Sixty-seven. To put it in the nicest way possible, this absolutely devastated me. A sixty-seven? I never got anything below a ninety on all my other essays. I even aced an essay where the next highest score in the class was seventy-five. And to add…
Let’s face it. Studying is a big part of everyone’s life, whether it be in high school or beyond. As a freshman in high school, I won’t say I have a lot of experience, but I will share a couple of study hacks that I’ve found to be effective throughout my academic journey. Finding your…
Many schools will be returning back to an online system… So why not make the best of this time and be as productive as possible? Here are my top ways to stay productive and focused during online school: 1. Treat your classes as if you were doing them in-person The biggest mistake an individual can…
I don’t know about you, but I’m obsessed with stationary. And notebooks. And most importantly, planners. So here are my top 5 planner systems in 2021: 5. Google Calendars This is a method that works for some, but not all. Through google calendar, you can schedule and organize your time, see your week at a…
With Summer Break in less than three months, many of you may be feeling academic burn out. This is a state in which you may feel unmotivated, exhausted, or frustrated or stressed due to a lack of time to rest and recharge. For many individuals, it gets worse before summer break and you may find…
Calligraphy is the art of forming beautiful symbols by hand and arranging them well. Do you remember learning how to handwrite in cursive in elementary school? It was comprised of the tedious tracing worksheets and exercises for a style of writing that we would never use again! I have always had a profound fascination with…
At one point in time or another, you’ve probably heard one of two things: Studying while listening to music is distracting. Studying while listening to music helps you focus. You’ve probably also noticed that these two things are completely contradictory. So, this begs the question: should you listen to music while you study? Some people…
We’ve all done it one time or another. Cramming. It’s that single word that brings fear to adolescents’ hearts all over the world. It’s a last resort and is viewed as unreliable and ineffective. But is it really? Does cramming work? The simple answer is yes. Yes, it is does work for tests the day…