How to Study

How to Study: As a grade 11 student, I have gotten to a point where I have taken several tests and have an idea of how to prepare for different subjects. I have studied for things such as AP exams, the DELE exam, and just your average unit tests. From these experiences, I can conclude…

Exam Survival Kit

Final exams are coming up. That sentence just made me shudder. Although this is something we certainly cannot change, we can definitely prepare for it. I personally find studying and doing homework hard. The hard part about it is getting started. One of the worst things is when I finally begin by opening the opening the…

Suiting Up for Final Exams

For many of us, it’s the time of year for final exams. Are you ready? Because of the magnitude of stress that coincides with the exam break, here are some tips to get you in shape for acing those tests! Don’t be afraid to ask for help. For those of us who are shy or relatively…

An Important Announcement from CBE

If you have not yet been informed about this, the CBE sent out a very important message regarding exams next week. Due to the devastating flood that enveloped southern Alberta last Thursday, the Calgary Board of Education, along with the CCSD, and Alberta Educations had worked together and came to the conclusion that for the…

The Final Stretch: 2 – Fight Back!

Lovely weather we’re having, eh? But the bright side to this horrid snow in late April is that it stops me (and everyone else really) from taking advantage of the nice weather we just had. Last week, I told you all about senioritis. This week, I’m going to tell you how I’ve been coping with…