Asking for help can present a conflict to some, whether it be due to stubbornness, pride, or a fear of bothering or burdening somebody else. Unfortunately, bottling or ignoring your problems will only result in them mounting until they return … Read the rest
Tips for Picking a Post-Secondary Degree
February 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Another chapter begins as one ends. While the application for college or university takes only a few weeks to prepare, the whole process dates back further than you would expect. Everyone has a dream job when they were a … Read the rest
The Workings of Homework
February 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Growing up, homework was the bane of the existences for many kids and today many schools have cut homework out of their practice. Although the thought of dropping homework altogether is tempting, a second thought may prove that homework … Read the rest
Supporting Students With ADHD
January 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a group of behavioral symptoms that include short attention span, distractibility, impulsivity and over activity. It is completely normal for kids to have some inattention, impulsivity, and over activity but for people … Read the rest
Managing And Overcoming Failures
January 22, 2018 by 1 Comment
Nobody and moreover, no student, is a stranger to failure, whether it be a low grade, a failed test or assignment, or a rejected college application. Each individual has methods with which they cope (or do not cope) with their … Read the rest
Is Your Teen Really An A+ Student?
January 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Receiving acceptance letters from good universities may be challenging, however, in the last decade, surviving university has become a bigger issue for students. Many students fail their first-year courses and suffer from stress-related problems.
The dramatic drop in performance from … Read the rest
Tips For Success When Taking Online Courses
January 15, 2018 by 2 Comments
Online education is becoming common practice, particularly for those who prefer a more affordable and flexible learning option. Many high schools offer online courses nowadays to engage more students in a learning environment that fits their preference. However, with that … Read the rest
How To Choose A Course
January 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
When the time comes to choose a course to take, the decision making process may branch off into two distinct paths trailing into subsequently different thought spirals: being overwhelmed by the choices (whether for better or for worse) or on … Read the rest
Why Spelling and Grammar Should Matter
January 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
You may have heard it before: a teacher flaps their hand nonchalantly in the direction of the class. “Don’t worry. Spelling doesn’t matter,” they say. They smile as a few sighs of relief are exhaled in the background. Maybe … Read the rest
New Year, New You: Realistic Academic Resolutions
January 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In addition to being a time dedicated to family, friends, fun, and the festive spirit, the winter holidays are also recognized as a time for reflection. At the end of each year, many people, students included, tend to make resolutions … Read the rest