A new semester. A new beginning. A chance to wipe the slate clean from the tribulations and stress that came before and to make a fresh start. There’s no denying 2020 has thrown a few unprecedented curveballs, rattling even the most fastidious...
by Lisa Weldon Efficient people have routines. We know this. We know that thirty days a habit made, and all that. We know that Barack Obama exercised every morning before breakfast whilst in the White House and managed to survive on five hours sleep...
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...
As a novelist myself, I frequently engage in what I like to call the Writer’s Exaggerated Exclamation of Anguish: “I have no time to write!” Being a university student as well as working part-time means I’ve spent years devising strategies on how to...
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...
Podcasts have become a very useful platform for influencers and the news alike, however it can also be a tool for university students. Being audio, podcasts can be listened to pretty much anywhere, whether that be on your daily commute, in the...
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...
The early bird gets the worm! Waking up early in the morning is not everyone’s favourite thing to do. But the truth is, getting things done in the morning, especially if you have already gone to your classes makes us feel more productive and...
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...