Where Should I Be Sitting in My Classes?
Every seat is the same if you’re learning the same material, right? In fact, this might not actually be the case. Research has shown that students who sit closer to the front of the lecture hall tend to perform better than their peers seated behind them. If you still...
Studying Organic Chemistry (or Your Other “Favourite” Course)
I can’t count on one hand the number of times someone has told me organic chemistry is hard. Friends who have never taken the course, friends who have, professors, parents, random people on the internet. Regardless, organic chemistry has a...
Graduate School Tips for the Undergraduate Student
Are you considering graduate studies? Although it might feel like you aren’t even close to completing your undergraduate degree, it really never is too early to start preparing yourself for that next big step in your education. As a psychology student, I had to start...
Getting Ready for Your Summer Break
When coming straight out of a busy school term, the summer break is definitely the time to have fun, relax, and spend time with your friends and family. The warmer weather (and increasing daylight hours) makes it perfect for family and group outings. But, on top of...
Writing a Standout Student Resume
Now that spring is officially here, so is the search for summer jobs. Before you can start to think about the job interviews themselves, you must first focus on the tool that will get you there: your resume. Writing a resume isn’t always easy, especially when you want...
Post-it Notes – Are You Using Them the “Right” Way?
Post-it notes /ˈpōstit nōts/ "a piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side, designed to be stuck prominently to an object or surface and easily removed when necessary" (Google definition) While almost every student owns a stack of post-it notes, not every...
Tackling Exams, One Step at a Time
It’s really easy, when exam season comes around, to get overwhelmed by everything you need to do. I know there’s a lot you need to do - I know there’s too much you need to do - and it's really hard to stop that from completely overwhelming you, but my advice is to...
Tips to Help You Stay Awake During the Day
The average sleep requirement for a college student is 8 hours. While sleeping for less than 8 hours has little impact on some students, it is detrimental to me. It may be okay for the first 3 days, but if I continue to sleep for less than 7-8 hours for a week, my...
How to Tackle Exam Season Like a Pro
You’ve been working hard all term, you’re highly anticipating summer, and you've only got one more thing standing in your way: exams. Let’s face it, no one enjoys exams, and this is often a time where hours spent getting stressed increase, and hours spent sleeping...
Tips for Planning Your Student Meals – Proteins
Protein is used by our body to build muscles. An appropriate consumption of protein is crucial and extra-helpful to muscle-building or losing body fat. Protein should make up 10-35% of your daily calorie intake. The primary source of protein is eggs and meat, but some...