Starting an assessment can be tough and turning off distractions may seem impossible. Dianne Whittle, the Queen of Procrastination is here to help you turn your study habits around.
Decide on a task and how long you will study for. Then, break down the tasks into 25-minute intervals called Pomodoro's. Rizwan Sharif explains a useful technique you can turn to when procrastination takes over...
Growing plants has become increasingly popular as a hobby over the last couple of years. Indoor plants were once seen as a status of luxury; a means to impress. Now however they are seen with huge benefits for your wellbeing. Plants are beneficial...
Ok, so I know what you’re thinking: “Uh, I’m pretty much an expert at that already, thanks; I happen to be doing nothing right now, instead of studying”. But did you know that doing nothing is actually really good for you? And also, you’re reading –...
Even though we are locked away safe inside our homes, our studies still carry on. We still have assignments to complete, virtual group projects to work on, weekly discussions to contribute to and lots and lots readings to do. A few weeks ago you...
Your first assessments have been written and submitted and you are waiting for the email that says they have been marked. And while that time in between probably brings a lot of anxiety, there are lots of places to go regardless of the result...
With Session 1 underway, you may be going through your course outline ready to start your assessments early. Doing this, you may come across a new term that you haven’t heard before – critically analyse. You may also think you may have...
Studying means something different to everyone, whether it brings joy, dread, excitement or hatred. Creating an environment that is relaxing and calming can help studying become a much quicker process. There are many different techniques and tricks...
Summer might be rounding out for 2020 but that doesn’t mean that the odd heatwave won’t come about. And with semester 1 coming up in just a week or so, here are a few ways to study successfully whilst staying cool no matter where you are...
by Mary Appleby Creativity is not something that usually comes to mind when you think of study or university. However, it can be the key to maintaining motivation and being successful in your studies. We all begin each session the same; setting...
