If you are anything like me, then the beginning of every semester is: “this will be best semester ever, I will work and get good grades,” and within two weeks you are in the old struggle of staying above passing mark. If you don’t struggle, then first off all why are you reading this? LET…
This might be a bit late, but it’s still June and some of us might still have exams — Like me 🙁 . Studying and learning is a big part of our teen/student life, knowing how you learn best could help you get quicker in learning or remember the notes we are facing everyday. Are you a…
A Japanese study investigating the effect of age-related changes to the immune system discovered this could contribute to the gap in life expectancy between men and women. Researchers found that the immune systems of men age faster then that of women. The blood from 356 healthy men and women from the ages 20-90 was studied.…
So everyone, I had the best week ever because so much has happened. To start with, I got my diploma marks which were terrible. I had a 62 in Biology. I was stumped. I always thought I was fairly smart and this crushed that entire ideal. The cringe worthy empathy and the “it’s okay” are…
In the midst of the concrete jungle downtown lies some gorgeous greenery; the Devonian Gardens. It is located in the The Core mall and is a beautiful, serene place to do some quiet work. It is a massive ‘2.5 acres and contains over 550 trees’ (Calgary Herald). As well as the trees, It also contains 2 Koi ponds (a pool for ornamental carp), a play area…
I find the best way to focus on and sustain a study session for any length of time is to have a great playlist to listen to while I work. The songs I chose are a combination of slow and fast songs. Slow songs are great to play quietly while really trying to concentrate; they…
So for a lot of us it’s exam break, which of course is just a time when we should really just be focusing on our studies (but in reality the only skills I’m improving on are my procrastination skills). Anyway, here’s a list of my favourite websites to spend time on while taking study breaks,…
Your textbook has too much potential to just sit in a corner and gather dust (you’ve got your print dictionary for that). There’s so much you can do with it… here’s just a few of the many extraordinary ways to use an ordinary textbook.
Are you a meticulous perfectionist? Do you walk into exams with sweaty hands, a pounding heart and a headache? If you answered yes to the first question, you’re more likely to have test anxiety. And if you answered yes to the second question, you probably do have test anxiety. But worry not! Read the following tips to help reduce test anxiety and perform better on your next exams!
It’s that wonderful time of the year again – snowboarding, family bonding, gaming all day, sleeping in, hanging out with friends… WINTER BREAK! Now not to be a total party pooper, but finals and diplomas are also coming up quickly. Although we should spend time relaxing and having fun during the winter break, getting a…
Now I’m not an expert in education – or much else for that matter – but with the IB exams taking place this month I have been observing interesting differences between my study style and my peers’. A lot of people don’t do as well when it comes to major examinations not because they are…