Given a vast online inventory of inspiration and ideas, you’d expect it’s easier these days to think creatively. From as highly addictive as pinning boards on Pinterest to as elaborate as remaking Tiktok hit content, there seems to be a surplus of creativity anywhere you look. However, that’s not always the case. I, for one, …
As someone who almost flunked college, I hope you’ll believe me when I say I struggled to be a better student, just like everyone else. With the mounting pressures of maintaining a decent GPA and completing enormous coursework, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. It’s hard just trying to juggle academic requirements and …
Let’s face it: having to study all night isn’t a fun idea. Especially if you’ve just had a long day at school or your part-time job. To pull an all-nighter, no matter how convinced you are that you’re used to it, will almost always involve a battle of willpower. Should I stay awake and review …
Starting writing on a paper is always the most difficult part. Instead of procrastinating, in this article, I share 4 ways to overcome the fear of the blank page so you can start writing a paper in less time and with less drama. Here are four strategies for starting writing a paper that works even …
Research papers are one of the most time-consuming parts of school. In this post, I’ll walk you through a method I created to transform your teacher’s writing prompt into a A+ paper with less time, anxiety, and frustration. When I went back to school after 10 years as an entrepreneur, my patience for writing research …
Whether high school, college, grad, or post-grad studies, creating handwritten doodle-note style course notes during a lecture can help you remember the content of a lecture better, study more effectively, and ace your next big midterm or final. Learning to take cute Notes Classroom lectures are an ideal time to practice lettering and doodling. Research …
Graduate school is an odd season of life. While many work full time during graduate studies, often others, like me, discover their graduate program isn’t a good complement to a standard full-time job and seek alternate income while working towards the next career goal. For me, a standard 9-5 hasn’t felt like a good fit …
When it comes to studying, most of us probably think we’ve got it down, but modern research is challenging some of the longest-held beliefs about studying. In some cases, these researchers report, counterintuitive study methods (i.e. study techniques that don’t seem like they should work) actually do work better than traditional study methods. In this …
I was 33 when I left my job, moved 2,000 miles, and started grad school full time. As an adult learner, school was a very different place. It felt different both because I was a very different learner and because the landscape of learning had changed. In this article, I thought I’d share some of …
Starting grad school can be a huge transition- especially if you’ve been out of school for a while. When I headed back to the classroom recently, I read lots of tips and advice on navigating the graduate school world as a student back in school after a break. Still, there was so much I had …