Archive for May, 2009

What Are the Best Places to Study?

What Are the Best Places to Study?

When it comes time to study we often need a change of scenery to be able to concentrate and yet we want to ensure that we don’t get distracted by activities of others. Sometimes a different atmosphere gives us a boost of energy and further enhances our study time by making it more enjoyable simply [...]

Places to be Avoided When Trying to Study

Places to be Avoided When Trying to Study

This might seem like a silly topic because everyone should know where they should not go when they want to study. After all – you’re not entirely stupid right? But it’s not a question of stupid – it’s more a question of what is practical and the reality of what usually happens. When a student [...]

Instructions on a Test Can Trip You Up

Instructions on a Test Can Trip You Up

Have you ever made the fatal mistake of overlooking the instructions on a test and cruising through the exam thinking you aced it only to find you blew it big time because you didn’t answer the questions properly? So – before you begin your test that you are so anxious to take – make sure [...]

Common Mistakes Made on a Test

Common Mistakes Made on a Test

We all know that tests are not much fun and when we take a test and make a stupid mistake we can be really upset – especially when it is something that could have been easily avoided. So what are some of the common mistakes that are made on tests that we should try to [...]

Do Study Groups Help or Hinder?

Do Study Groups Help or Hinder?

Determining the best style and type of study process is as important as picking which course of study one desires to follow.   This will be the foundation that all academic success shall be built upon.  While there are benefits to studying alone, there are also strong arguments for joining or developing a study group. ALONE: [...]