Motivation

Much ado about low grades

I’m really lucky to be the youngest child in my family, as all the mistakes my parents could have made, they’ve made with Jiang, my...

Pitfalls of getting back to school after the Christmas holidays

Spending a couple of weeks away from campus is what most students dream of during a cold and dull fall semester. What can be more fulfilling than finally resting after...

Things that helped me survive my 1st year of studies

I feel totally blessed and extremely lucky, as this year was far less stressful for me than I had expected. Now I understand that several things have helped me dramatically....

The last night before the deadline or how I’ve learned to manage my time effectively

I watched all the effective time management TED talks but none of the methods described worked for me. To find out why I had this abnormal inability to respect deadlines,...

7 habits of highly effective students you need to follow

Do you want to know when you are ready to be a well-performing student? The moment when you understand you want to study better and to achieve more. In this...

The 7 best books for effective time management

As summer is over, the matter of productivity becomes a hot topic almost for everyone. Whether you are a student or a 9-to-5 office clerk, you most likely get easily...

8 myths about academic assistance. How can a writing service help with your homework?

College or university studies is not an easy-to-cross endeavor. Being a student, you have to deal with the hidden challenges of homework before you get a degree. Various obstacles are...

Carbs or fats: what is better for your brain?

Along with traditional recommendations for a healthy diet, there are new approaches to eating that emerge every five years. Today, there are several popular ways of eating which contradict each...

Overcoming shyness: how to get in touch with strangers

First of all, let’s face it: by avoiding talking to strangers, you limit your freedom of self-expression and your opportunities to make friends with interesting people. What is more, shyness...