by Michael | Dec 7, 2018 | Exams, Student Tips, Study tips
This one goes out to all the students who are writing finals for the first time. You may think you know what to expect, but in reality you may be in for a surprise. To mitigate some of the shock, here are five common misconceptions students have about exams, and the...
by Braedon | Nov 30, 2018 | Exams, Student Tips, Study tips
If you are anything like me (a procrastinator), then this blog post is intended for you. Don’t wait until last minute to study for your exams. I know this is pretty self explanatory, but a lot of people (including myself) do this. Cramming before an exam is one way of...
by Michael | Nov 12, 2018 | General, Student Tips, Study tips
TL;DR – Group work is tough, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are five ways to make it better: 1) Be a team player, and do the job nobody else wants to do; 2) Play to your strengths as a team by assigning everyone to the task they are best at; 3) Don’t slack off....
by Michael | Oct 9, 2018 | Exams, Student Tips, Study tips
It’s that time of year again. Deadlines are looming, attendance is weaning, and tensions are running high, marking the beginning of yet another midterm season. University students can be spotted bustling around campus in a flurry of tachycardia and sleep-deprivation,...
by Michael | Sep 20, 2018 | Back to School, Student Tips
Everyone has their two cents when it comes to what university is all about, and as a student, you’ll get advice from a lot of different people. They might be students, family members, alumni, or random people on the internet. Whoever your “they” may...
by Cheryl | Aug 23, 2018 | Back to School, Student Life, Student Tips
Summer has flown by and if you’re about to start your first year of university, you’re probably bursting with a mix of excitement and nerves! Have you started preparing for back to school? There’s the usual boring checklist of doing paper, paying tuition, and back to...