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How tos for the learners and the learned; tips and tricks to help you study effectively, survive your school years, impress your teachers and more.

Studying From Home
I am an Open University student and have just successfully completed my first year of distance learning. Although I am satisfied with my grade, a lot of mistakes were made to get it. I don't claim to be the perfect student, nor am I anywhere near finished with my journey. I still have a few more years and a lot of work to go, so I am not writing "DO THESE THINGS AND YOU WILL GET GOOD GRADES!!!" Or something similar, because I don't think anyone can tell you how to do that, for sure. We are all different and learn in different ways. These are just a few things that made the first leg of my journey a bit easier.
By Hannah Amiee8 years ago in Education
5 Ways to Survive School with a Chronic Illness. Top Story - July 2018.
Chronic illnesses can affect people at any age, from the young to the elderly. This can be problematic in high school and college when symptoms can get in the way of schoolwork. Here are tips to survive and maximize your time in school when dealing with such an illness.
By Sam Smith8 years ago in Education
Best Study Tips for Verbal Learners
In the pursuit of education, many students struggle to find their stride simply because they don't have a firm grasp on their own learning style. Sadly, this often leads to a disdain for education that could otherwise be easily avoided. These students' issues are often the result of a misguided approach to studying.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Education
How to Write the Perfect Essay
In order to become an excellent English writer, it's very important to have the structure in place if you want to write a good essay. Firstly, you are going to want to make sure that you start with a beginning paragraph known as the 'introduction.' With the introduction paragraph, you're going to set the tone in terms of telling the audience what the topic of your essay is along with some supporting sentences discussing the topic(s) that are going to be covered later in the body paragraph(s). Your introduction paragraph should be between three to four sentences total and you should also have a thesis sentence laying out the main purpose of your essay and what you hope to get across to the audience.
By Ben W8 years ago in Education
The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on College Textbooks
I really, truly believe that college has become a form of highway robbery. As much as we're told "you need college to succeed," we also need college to be affordable. I'm all for free education and student loan forgiveness programs, primarily because we need educated people in this country.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Education
3 Steps to Get Your Child a Bachelor's Degree by 12th Grade
3 Steps to Get Your Child a Bachelor's Degree by 12th Grade Let's face it, raising kids isn't easy and the thought of college is bittersweet. Of course, we all want our children to do well, but college can be expensive and it is when our children leave the nest. Fortunately, there are ways to lessen the financial burden and ensure your child's success.
By Shannon Humphrey8 years ago in Education
How to Survive Exams
Last week I had the finals (I'm really hoping for the best) and I was so nervous. Before the exam, so many people gave me advices - some of them really good. And I discovered some interesting things. With everything I found out, I present you: How to survive exams
By April Lucas8 years ago in Education
Essays Made Simple
"I expect a 4-6 page essay on Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' turned in by next Friday." What rushes through your mind as you consider this assignment? Do you feel pretty confident? Does a rising panic change your body temperature?
By PathlessJourney8 years ago in Education
How To Learn a Language With Duolingo
Duolingo is a free language learning app that's very popular nowadays. As the majority of the world speaks more than one language, it has become an interest for many English monolinguals.
By Holly8 years ago in Education
How to Find and Apply for College Scholarships
The second started applying to colleges back in high school, my first thought was how was I going to apply for scholarships. My friends were starting to get a bunch of scholarships that either covered a large part of their school's tuition or gave them a full ride to school overall. I really wanted to save money and avoid paying for the full tuition, but I didn't know where to start looking for scholarships.
By Lilliana Backman8 years ago in Education
Take Control of Exam Stress by Prioritising!
It is that time of year when exams are at full peak. For various different reasons, this is a time of high stress, for both students and parents. These exams can determine the next stage of someone's future. Students often make themselves very worried, losing sleep, not eating properly, which can result in ill health. Having been through it as both a student and a professional there are various ways of managing this stress. The stress often falls into the following areas; however, this is not exhaustive. Stress around these areas can be managed in the following ways:
By Mayapee Chowdhury8 years ago in Education
10 Tips for Studying for the GRE
Once you get your bachelor's degree, you're not done with school just yet if you intend on going to grad school. Along with knowing the 10 tips for graduate school, you should know that most graduate schools ask you to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations), which is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the US. The test features sections like analytical writing, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning. Whether you’re aiming for a master's or doctoral degree program, the GRE will most likely be required. The top 10 universities for master's in business analytical degrees all require it, as will most others.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Education