Depending on the person, your notes must either be entertaining and creative or organised and neat. I like to find a middle ground so that I feel like I want to read the notes but they aren’t so chaotic that I get frustrated. Regardless of which...
We are spending so much time in front of technology these days. Suddenly, we have the freedom to learn on the couch, in bed, on a chair, lying on the ground even. You might not be aware that working in an unhealthy position or doing unhealthy...
Exercise can be super fun but they always seem to be time consuming and difficult to commit to. While some thrive on doing an hour long workout in the morning all at once or a two hour workout in the evening, for a lot of us that’s just too big of a...
My final tip for increasing your marks would be interacting and communicating with lecturers, peers and alumni. Participation is often marked and it’s surprising how helpful it is to ask questions, discuss views with your peers and share...
Exam time might be coming but for many students, that also means that lots and lots of assessment due dates are approaching. This will undoubtedly cause a lot of stress, and if you’re like me, this can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. Finding...
In our Credit to High Distinction series, organisation is the next most important step to getting better marks. A small notebook to carry around at all times is a great tool to keep you organised. This could also include having an app on your phone...
The next step in your journey to high distinction assignment results is time management. It’s my firm belief that the core of any success in life is managing our time efficiently and effectively. There’s a popular motto around time management;...
Raising your results needn’t be that difficult. Over the next few weeks, follow me as we go through different steps to get you from getting Credits to High Distinctions. This week: Your Workspace Creating a healthy and study-conducive...
While we have more time to complete assignments, catch up on readings or finish those last minute learning activities, you might find your attention drifting to other things. As we work on these tasks there is one such trick that can boost...
As some student learning is still online at Charles Sturt due to COVID-19, it is important to make sure that you have the tips to help you get through those long days at your desk. Set up a good study space: Having a good study space sets up your...
