Student Life
10 Tips to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Paper
Avoiding plagiarism isn't difficult, but many students struggle to do so in the process of writing their papers. This guide offers 10 tips for avoiding plagiarism, whether you have to write an essay, paper or thesis.
How to Calculate Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and Why it Is Important
Whether you are in High School or College, your grade point average (GPA) is an important measure of academic success and performance. Fortunately, with a little basic information about your grades, calculating your GPA is not very difficult.
Test Anxiety: Definition and Symptoms
Everyone has felt nervous before a test, but is it actually that type of feeling that is often called “test anxiety”? This article describes the definition and symptoms of test anxiety.
10 Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety
Everyone can get a little anxious before a big test - but for some people, this feeling can be more serious. This article focuses on how to overcome test anxiety, no matter what your level of test anxiety might be.
Reasons to Major in Film Studies
Film Studies is an inter-disciplinary academic field that examines the historical, aesthetic, and cultural significance of film and media arts. Learn about the skills and knowledge you will develop in this exciting discipline, and why you should consider studying it in university.
7 Wrong Assumptions I Made Before Studying Law
Nobody is immune to making false assumptions before they decide to take up law. I'm happy to share seven things I got wrong before I became a law student.
How to Pass Exams With Top Grades
Exam and test results are important as they can open and close career options. Here are some tips to help you study and gain high marks.
How to Take Notes From College Textbooks the Right Way
Knowing the right way to take notes from a textbook can improve your grades and cut study time in half! So why wait? Learn how to take better notes today!
6 Things I Have Learnt During My First Years at Engineering School
Here is a list of a few things I would have liked to know when I started my engineering studies.
3 Tips for Exam Success Through Organisation
Preparing for exams can be stressful. Simple yet important forms of organisation can be used to boost anyone’s performance.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Its Effects on Students
Traumatic Brain Injuries can be a life-changing condition that can affect all facets of one’s life, including the ability to learn.
How to Cram for an Exam
Cramming for an exam or test can be stressful and frantic, but it doesn't need to be! Whether your assessment is in a few hours, tomorrow, or next week, this article lists five helpful steps to help you plan an effective and focused cramming session.
5 Ways U.S. Public Education Works Against Students
We have a crisis in public education in America. These are 5 ways the U.S. public school system is hurting our students and holding them back. As a veteran public school teacher still teaching in our schools, I offer suggestions for change.
100 Best School Magazine Names
Coming up with an appropriate title for a school magazine can be quite a task. If you have hit a wall with ideas, do not fret. This article offers a detailed perspective on how to come up with names that are creative along with a epic list of best school magazine names.
The Best Fountain Pens for Taking Notes in College
This is a list of the six best fountain pens for college students as well as the pros and cons of each.
The Issues Faced by Students in Higher Education
This article reports on the issues students face at college or university. There are several issues that needs to be challenged and these things are experienced mainly by new students. The most common issues such as time management, homesickness, racism, stress, shyness etc. are widely recognized.
How Classroom Designs Benefit Student Learning
Student engagement is a vital part in places of education. These days, classrooms need good innovations to create interactions between students and teachers to make their learning experience an enjoyable one. A classroom with modern furniture and equipment will ensure students of any age feel happy.
10 Great Tips to Manage Your Time Better at College
In order to be successful in college, you have to learn how to properly deal with time management. Follow these tips and take care of your time management.
The Real Benefits of a Smart School
而智能教室涉及重大的转变in teaching style, they offer many benefits to students, teachers, and school administrators alike.
Reflections: Practical Advice From High School Seniors
Reflections from the author and high school seniors on the value of an education and social activities.
Why I Dropped out of School Three Times
Significant career changes in life caused me to drop out of school. In this article, I recall how the military draft during the Vietnam War, traveling to Taiwan, and accepting a job with the federal government were all catalysts in making me a three-time college dropout.
When It Might Be Time to Stop Homeschooling
There are many great reasons to homeschool, but there are situations in which sending a child to school may be in everyone's best interest. Read on to learn about signs that it might be time to stop homeschooling as well as some tips on how to make the decision.
What I Wish I Knew About Sorority Recruitment
I went through formal Panhelenic recruitment in fall 2017, now I will be on the other side of recruitment as a member of Greek Life. Here is a list of things I wish I knew before rushing.
What It's Like to Be Homeschooled
Homeschooling is where the parent teaches their child from home, rather than sending them to a public or private school. This allows for freedom of teaching your child in a unique way.
10 Things You Forget When You Get Busy in College
There are some things that you tend to forget when you’re busy with college. Here’s a post to remind you of all those things.
Study Abroad: Boarding School or Host Family
This article outlined things for foreign students and their parents to consider when choosing between boarding schools and host families.
10 Things Every Nursing Student Should Know
作为一名护理学生自己,回顾the previous three years of my college career, I have gained some insight that I believe every Nursing Student should know before, and during their time in the Nursing Program.
6 Important Tips About What to Do on Your GED Exam Day
Feel your best and do your best when taking your GED exam. Passing and acing your test need you to be smart about what to do on this very important day.
How to Survive the First Year of Uni (Some Tips From an Almost 2nd Year)
A collection of tips I have acquired over my first year of university. These range from Money to Halls to Classes and everything in between that will hopefully prepare you for the start of the next 3 or more years of your life.
Secular Students: The Overlooked Minority on College Campuses
Minorities have been seeking equality in all areas of American life and life on college campuses is no exception. One group that is often overlooked is the non-religious. Why is this and how can discrimination, including discrimination against atheists, be combated on campus?
Tips on Selecting Your Dissertation Committee
How to choose the best professors for your committee to help you succeeding graduate school
3 Simple Old-Fashioned Rules That Will Make You Succeed in School
Become a successful student in high school with only three simple rules. These three rules cover all kinds of situations and will serve you well in every class.
140 Good Research Topics for History Papers
This will help you find good research paper topics for history in many different eras and time periods and give you good suggestions for generating unique ideas. All suggested topics are focused, specific, and easily divided into three main sections.
10 Nifty Tips to Improve Your ACT Reading Score
How do you ace the ACT Reading test? The questions can actually get tricky, so you have to hone your skills to be able to adapt to the testing strategy of this particular exam.
Best High School Classes for Engineering College
What AP classes do I need to take in high school to prepare for an engineering college? Select the best classes and activities to take in high school to set you up to admission to an engineering school after graduation.
How to Prepare for the MCAT
The Medical College Admissions Test can be a daunting task for anyone to take on. In this article, I go over some strategies for preparing to take the MCAT.
10 Things College Dropouts Want You to Know
College dropouts can achieve all of the success a college graduate can. This article covers 10 things all college dropouts want you to know - especially those who did complete college.
How to Make Your Dorm Room Feel More Homey
Your dorm room is your home for the school year. Find ways to give it life, and help it to take on your persona.
7 Ways to Make New Friends in College When You Live Off Campus
There are many ways to make friends in college, even if you don't live on campus. Don't let commuting stand in your way of experiencing college social life to the fullest!
A Guide to Surviving the First Semester of College
In those first four months you learn a lot, especially how to survive. The following is a guide to surviving first semester of freshman year.
The 8 Biggest Pressures of Being a Freshman
I am sorry to break it to you, but college might not be as charming as you thought it would be. With that rather depressing thought, I will share the eight biggest pressures of a being freshman.
11 Tips for All Incoming College Freshman
Survive and thrive your freshman year with these helpful tips.
Seven Things You Should Do to Maximize Your College Experience
College isn't just about taking classes and getting a degree. It's also about the experience and potential it provides to students. How can you be sure you're maximizing your time in college?
8 Bad Habits Every College Student Can Relate To
After the novelty of college has worn off, you may realize that during the course of the first few months, along with a criminally heavy workload, you have also developed a host of bad habits.
The Most Useful Apps for College Students
College is challenging, but these apps help students perform to the best of their abilities.
Top 50 Frequently Asked Questions About Studying in Germany
Foreign students who make up their minds to study in Germany are initially faced with a lot of questions. Unfortunately, getting the right answers about studying in Germany can sometimes be tricky.
Top 6 Tips for New College Students
Examine six potent tips to help maximize your experience earning a degree!
5 Ways That Procrastinating Can Kill Your College Application Process
Getting into your dream college is a big deal, but there's a lot of work that needs to be done to get there. Find out how delaying your college applications can prevent you from fulfilling your dream.
Tips for Taking a Semester off From College to Prevent Burnout
Stress can leave even the best college student feeling like they need a break. If you're pondering taking a semester or year off from school, check out these tips to make your time off beneficial.