I had a long car journey the other day, and used it listen to the audiobook for The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It makes for pretty interesting reading (or listening), and it set me thinking about the habits of effective students. The Seven Habits of...
Exam-taking season can be a stressful time: anxiety in the build-up, nerves and jitters on the day of the big tests. It’s a lot to handle for any student. So I’m here to help: … with six of my favourite practical strategies that can help you cope...
As a student or professional you’ll come across many different note-taking methods and strategies, but one of the most popular (for good reason!) is the Cornell Notes method. So what’s it all about? We’re going to explore how Cornell notes work, what the benefits are,...
Journal writing is a great tool for people of all ages. And for teens, it can be the perfect way to explore yourself and the world around you as everything you know changes. So, to help you get past those blank page, no-thoughts, aaargh moments, we’ve collected 99...
There’s a lot to get right when you’re writing an essay. And a particularly important skill is knowing how to start a paragraph effectively. That first sentence counts! Luckily for you, we’ve compiled HEAPS of advice, example phrases and top connective words to help...
Effective note-taking is one of the most important skills to master as a (new) university or college student – or at any stage of your academic career! So you need a good note-taking strategy. Why bother nailing down a proven, effective note-taking method? Taking...
