Study Skills

I’ve spent countless hours reading my textbooks, reviewing pages and pages of notes and highlighting every word that felt important, but still walked away feeling like I didn’t actually get it. I would show up to exams thinking I had prepared enough, only to realize I could recognize the material but couldn’t fully apply it. […]

Sometimes summer courses can feel like a bit of a downer when everyone else seems to be living their best lake life. As an online undergraduate student, I know the struggle of trying to balance study time with wanting to soak up the sunshine. However, with a bit of self-discipline it IS possible to get

If you’re a student, you know how it goes. Sometimes there are days when you’re so tired that even thinking about studying feels impossible. Whether it’s after a long day, a poor night’s sleep, or just one of those weeks when life feels like too much, the course work doesn’t stop. You still have assignment

Wondering how to organize your math notes in the most efficient way possible? With so many complex formulas, concepts and endless equations, taking math notes can quickly turn your page into a chaotic mess. As a Bachelor of Commerce student, I really struggled with this when I took my first business mathematics and statistics courses

Wondering what things to do on a Pomodoro break that will actually help you recharge? Those quick 5 minutes have been scientifically proven to increase your productivity when using the pomodoro technique for studying, so don’t skip them! A study published by the British Journal of Educational Psychology and conducted by Biwer, F., Wiradhany, W., oude Egbrink, M. G. A.,

If you have a lot of coursework to do but are feeling overwhelmed, procrastinating or struggling to stay focused, using the Pomodoro technique for studying is the perfect solution to help you push past these challenges. A study published by SpringerLink and conducted by Almalki, K., Alharbi, O., Al-Ahmadi, W., Aljohani, M. (2020) found that

Are you a university student who doesn’t feel like studying? You’re not alone. Self-discipline is a critical skill all university students need, but it can be especially tough when you’re an online student who’s working on a self-directed course schedule. Every single student has times when studying is the last thing they want to do.