Learning to research is an essential skill that is relevant to a wide range of assignments from papers to presentations but in spite of its significance, the process is still one that baffles even those well past their high school years and those who have completed research projects many times over. Thankfully, the ability to […]
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How to make the most out of attending class
Attending class is necessary to achieve academic success. Even on days that you can’t give 100% of your attention, it is still much easier to study something that you have already heard and seen before than material that is completely new. Going to class and paying attention every day can be difficult, so here are […]
Questions and Answers and Where to Find Them
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 to bring you down. In the context of your academic life, neglecting to address your […]
Why Spelling and Grammar Should Matter
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 one of them was yours. That, or you were confused. Unsettled, even. Even though the human […]
New Year, New You: Realistic Academic Resolutions
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 where they believe they need the most improvement. It is therefore not unusual to take […]
Square Pegs in Circular Holes: When Students Don’t Fit the System
The majority of education systems cater to an archetypal student: eager, outspoken, and rule-abiding, with strengths that lie in memorization and rote learning (memorization through repetition). While this does not mean that other kinds of students will be unable to thrive within a standard academic environment, instructors must begin acknowledging the numerous strengths within their […]