Are you someone who struggles to study during exam time? We’ve all been there at some time or another. According to Lil, a Learning Advisor for the Centre of Teaching and Learning, there are numerous reasons we don’t study effectively. One reason is that we try to “do too much at once,” in which we …
Category: Academic Success
5 Ways to Nail a Compressed Course
There’s no reason you can’t rock a compressed course with the right toolset (and mindset). We asked UON students with a compressed course under their belt for their best tips on success.
How To Travel While You Study
Inspirational quotes touting the benefits of the well-travelled life are aplenty, but most of them are right: “Adventure is worthwhile,” as Aesop said. Travel teaches you more about yourself and the rest of the world than any other experience can. I should know, having travelled abroad myself to London for a short summer course, I …
Stressed for Success
It’s exam time! [Cue Jaws theme, strobe lights, distant screaming] Stress is the name of the game. Over in engineering they are trying to calculate it, the psych students are plowing into the subconscious trying to connect it to your mother, the humanities crew are arguing it’s just a social construct, while over in the …
Food for thought during crunch time
I see you there, your desk ornamented with fourteen empty coffee cups, pretzel crumbs and the smeared vestiges of a chocolate bar, trying to cram a stack of Pringles and an entire semester of STAT into your head at the same time. Learn how to fuel your body with the right foods.
5 reasons why you should enrol in Winter School
Not spending your winter break on a Euro trip? Looking to fast-track your degree and reduce stress during semester? Why not sign up for a Winter School course. But don’t just take our word for it. We spoke with UON students who undertook a compressed course and how it worked for them.
8 ways to get the most out of your memory aid
It’s almost exam time and you may be aware that there’s a change in exams this time around – you can now bring a memory aid into selected exams. But what is a memory aid and how do you make the most of this opportunity? We’re glad you asked. We have here a little guide …
