To chill or not to chill… that is the question. The question riding on the fringes of everyone’s mind as exam pressure sinks in. We all share that student struggle. Taking a break feels more of a sin than a blessing. Winding down sparks more anxiety than it does abate it. Calming the mind adds worry rather than letting it dissipate. Should we allow ourselves … Continue reading Why you should take a break during exam season
If you’re a full-time student, you understand the demands of your study load is often more intense than a full-time job, yet on top of that we’re also supposed to worry about social lives, making actual money and attempting to stay healthy. You can’t hide from me – I know the one thing we tend to neglect during semester is our health and wellness. This … Continue reading 5 ways to squeeze exercise into your study schedule
We’ve all set sail on that one semester with the best of intentions before realising around major assignment time that something’s gone a bit awry. But it’s not too late to steer your ship to the waters of success; all that’s needed is a bit of planning. Indeed, with the sheer amount of responsibilities you juggle as a uni student, time can be a fleeting … Continue reading How to become a pro at prioritising
Studying at university can be tough sometimes. If you’re a recent school leaver you may find your tried and trusted study skills are no longer working for you in the university environment. Alison Hillier from Academic Learning Support refers to this as the ‘culture shock’ – where previously successful students become crippled by having to self-direct their learning, as well as becoming derailed by their … Continue reading How to study smarter
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. Continue reading Food for thought during crunch time
Cramming the night before can only get you so far. Navigator take you through how to be more successful in your exams by upping your revision game. Continue reading 4 revision strategies you need to know
Here you are again.
You’ve procrastinated yourself into a massive hole, haven’t you?
After all those promises you made yourself, you’re staring down the tracks at a fast-approaching exam and you can’t seem to make your legs move.
You have a few options here, but they all basically boil down into two:
Obviously, wallowing in your own misery is a seductive option but let’s choose to fight back against your worst self-destructive impulses and get to work, work, work, work, work…
Continue reading “Damage control: how to get back on top of your study”
It’s important to know you’re not alone when studying at UON. Find out where you can find help for whatever you’re struggling with. Continue reading Bouncing back from a bad mark: Part B
As awful as it can feel, receiving a bad mark isn’t the end of the world. Follow our steps on how to get over the disappointment and even learn something from the experience. Continue reading Bouncing back from a bad mark: Part A
Everyone procrastinates, but that’s no excuse to let yourself pile on the stress. Continue reading Video: Dealing with procrastination
Time to get yourself into the study zone. Continue reading Playlist: Study vibes
