With exams fast approaching, if you’ve never had to revise for anything more serious than a class test, there’s a good chance you’re bricking it right now.
Tag: Exams
What I learned from results day
Results day is weird. You wait a long, long time for it, and it’s over in a second. This year, the wait from my last exam to 8 August felt painfully slow, especially given the fact I’d just sat five Highers and this was, arguably, the most important academic year of my life. I don’t know… Continue reading What I learned from results day
Unusual revision tips
It was in the news last week that the smell of rosemary can job your memory when it comes to revision – so what other useful study tactics are out there help you ace your exams? We’ve got the lowdown. 1. Treat yourself Rewards are, well, rewarding. If you give yourself something to look forward to,… Continue reading Unusual revision tips
How to De-stress
In our busy lives, it seems like feeling stressed is the normality. Some of us thrive off a little stress; however, stress for many can be a hindrance, and really affects their daily lives. It’s always good to take a second to clear your mind and de-stress – especially during exam season. And since April… Continue reading How to De-stress
How to Stay Motivated During Exams
With exams around the corner, and your social life being sacrificed for studying, it can be hard to motivate yourself to hit the books and stay focused. There will probably never be a time when you are jumping for joy at the prospect of studying, but there are ways to up your motivation levels and… Continue reading How to Stay Motivated During Exams
Top Study Tips [and adorable study GIFS]
Here we are, in the depths of exam leave. Surrounded by notes and textbooks, highlighters all dried up and nails chewed down to just nubs. Nubs I tell you! We live in the 21st century, why is there no technology to download study notes directly into our brains? Why am I seeing diagrams of aortic atriums in… Continue reading Top Study Tips [and adorable study GIFS]
It’s good to talk
At this time of the year, you’re likely to be feeling hot under the collar as you put in the hours studying for exams and completing coursework in time. Finding a suitable outlet to discuss exam worries and concerns with isn’t always straightforward. Friends are often dealing with their own problems, parents grew up in… Continue reading It’s good to talk
Thought you hated Shakespeare? Think again…
With the SQA exams rapidly approaching (first one’s on Tuesday – just in case you’d missed that one), there’s probably one guy who’s getting cursed up and down the country – a certain gentleman who goes by the name of William Shakespeare. We’ve all had to embed Shakespeare quotes in our brains for English exams.… Continue reading Thought you hated Shakespeare? Think again…
Making the most of each minute
Education can be a bit of a whirlwind: from classes to nights out with pals, part-time work and spending time with family, you might feel like you’re being pulled in a million different directions. Here, Source picks out our top tips for managing your busy schedule. Get appy Smartphone apps go beyond Candy Crush Saga and… Continue reading Making the most of each minute