Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels Written by Anonymous I was never a student who could study for 8 hours straight without a break. Nor was I someone who could get A’s with minimal studying. I found myself using passive studying techniques like continuously reading my notes over and over again or highlighting everything. These […]
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Working while being a full-time university student was never part of some big master plan for me. It started out of necessity, but over time, it became one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of my university experience. At one point, I was balancing two part-time jobs while carrying a full course load, and
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Discipline is often portrayed as a harsh standard that demands perfection, strict routines, and unwavering willpower. Many people imagine discipline as waking up at 4am, forcing themselves through tasks with gritted teeth, and pushing their limits until they burn out. But this image misses what discipline truly is. At its core, discipline is not a
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Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels Written By Mankirat Atwal With finals season among us, it can be very easy to lose sight of taking care of yourself and mentally destressing during this time. It is crucial to manage your stress in ways that work for you to avoid burnout and be successful during your
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Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels Written by Sanya Mehra Peak midterm season can always feel sudden, even if you’ve prepared the utmost for each one of the exams. For me, this season has always been a time of too much caffeine, 500+ slides to look over and stress. So, so much stress that becoming
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Stop passively absorbing information and start learning! Note-taking is not just about scribbling down words. It is about actively engaging with information. Summarizing and processing information boosts focus and comprehension, forcing you to pay closer attention to the material. Writing concepts in your own words also strengthens memory retention, making the information easier to recall
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In a world where every second counts, time slips away before we realize it. As a full-time student juggling work-related projects and countless assignments, staying productive can be a challenge. Over the years, I discovered that the secret to getting ahead isn’t working harder — it’s working smarter. In this blog post, I’ll share game-changing
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Ever feel like finals week sneaks up on you? Maybe you’ve caught yourself procrastinating with, “I’ll start tomorrow,” only to realize tomorrow is already too late. Or maybe you’re trying to recover from a low midterm grade, hoping finals will save the day. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, staying up too late cramming, losing
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Procrastination is something we all struggle with at times. Personally, it used to have a huge hold on me; I’d find myself staying up until 4 a.m. before every midterm or final, cramming and wondering why I’d let it get to that point. It felt like a never-ending cycle of pushing tasks off until it
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One time in my 10th grade math class, I asked another classmate (let’s call him Jared) if he could help me out with a math problem. To my dismay he side-eyed me and grumbled, “No, you learn best by yourself.” Now, that may sound like decent life advice, but I wasn’t looking for life advice
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