Let’s talk studying mindset and mental health. Mental health can be a scary topic to talk about for a few reasons. Everyone’s experiences are different, there are still taboos around the subject and, unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution or strategy that will work for everybody. But just because something’s hard doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do it. […]

There’s A LOT of bad note taking advice out there. Some of it’s well-meaning. Some of it is half-true but important parts have been lost. Others are just bits of advice that get parroted around the Internet until no one knows where they came from. Well today my study buddies, I’m going to debunk these myths […]

The most common note taking advice from tutors is to ‘write notes in your own words.’ But, we’re never really taught why we should do this and how to actually do this. In this blog post I’m going to share the reasons why you might write verbatim (word-for-word) notes, reasons why you should write notes in […]

Whether you enjoy your classes at university or not, they ARE important to attend. By classes I mean any type of live teaching or support: lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, labs or office hours. In this post I’m going to teach you how to get the most out of your university classes so you can have a […]

There’s going to be approximately 2,028 times where you get stuck in your studies. Where you hit a bump, get confused, and don’t know how to move forwards. You might come across a tricky concept that goes straight over your head. You might look at your next essay question and wonder what language it’s written […]

The time you spend commuting to and from work can often feel like wasted time; time that could be better spent relaxing, or working towards your goals. In this blog post I’m going to walk you through 13 ways to study on your commute so you can tick off those study tasks faster and create […]

Exam success is made up of two ingredients: exam preparation and exam performance. I’ve written a good few blog posts about revision so this post will share 13 (yes, 13!) awesome strategies you can use IN your exam to seriously skyrocket your exam performance and achieve more marks.Before we dive into the good stuff, sign […]

What’s scarier than one exam? Multiple exams! Sometimes life thinks it’s funny and decides to dump alllll the fun on us at once. If that’s you, and you’ve got a few exams coming up then sit tight because I’ve got some awesome strategies and tips to help you revise effectively for multiple exams with less stress […]

When exam dates are looming, self care can shrink in importance. But if you look after yourself during your exam revision you’ll actually get better results. When we look after our physical and mental well-being during our studies we’re rewarded with more calm, more happiness, more positivity and more effective studying – all of which […]

What feelings come up for you when you hear the word ‘exam’? This blog post isn’t for those magical unicorn-type people who love and get excited by the idea of an exam. This blog post is for the rest of us, the ones for who fear of exams is a very real experience. When you think about […]