Test days can be your easy days. They can be the days when you get to relax a little and skate by because you know exactly what you’re doing. This is something that I didn’t believe until I saw the
If You Think You’re Bad At Test Taking… Read This
5 Things Your Teachers Are Wrong About
Teachers are supposedly role models. At least that’s what everyone told me. Maybe I’ve just had bad luck in life but I’ve only run into a handful of teachers I’d consider putting into that category. Most of my education was
Studying Without A Desk – Not A Problem
This is a response to a question I got from a reader about studying without a desk. Hey Aaron, When you were talking about excuses for not studying, I realized my go-to excuse was the clutter on my desk. I’m
How To Crush Language Classes (And Actually Learn The Language)
Learning a second language was one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. Language learning classes were some of the most painfully boring classes I’ve ever taken. (Okay… I’m exaggerating a tiny bit but they did suck.) Somehow they
When Are You Really Too Tired To Study?
Don’t we all love a good excuse not to study? Well… until the test shows up. Then we regret them. “I’m too tired to study!” I’ve told myself this hundreds of times. There was a time in my life where
Why Your English Paper Sucks – And What To Do About It
You know you do it… You sit down ready to write your English paper. You’re finally ready to follow through. You write through the paper slowly but surely. Maybe you get stuck a couple times but you persevere. You save
Surviving Student Burnout
Hi lovely readers! I just wanted to announce that we’re sending Allie a $5.00 Amazon gift card for her awesome comment last week. We love great comments and we want to show our appreciation. Thanks Allie! -Kay Burning out sucks.
Skipping Class Or Showing Up – When To Do What
Skipping class is almost always a mistake. I’ll admit it. Showing up to class isn’t always helpful in a traditional sense. Some teachers can be boring. Learning from them can be impossible. It can even feel like a waste to
Why You “Don’t Feel Like It” And What To Do About It
Whenever you say to yourself, “I don’t feel like it,” you’re doing herself a disservice. You’re simultaneously acknowledging and dismissing your ambition. This article is bitter. It’s a bit harsh. I write it harsh to help. If you don’t like
How To Graduate On Time When You’re Behind – 5 Approaches
The lady in registration looked at me like I was some kind of a maniac. I kind of agreed but I tried not to let my face show it. I had just requested permission to take a double course load